Jack Fiehn

England

Broadcast Journalist and Political Reporter at BBC Radio Surrey

Broadcast Journalist and Political Reporter for BBC Radio Surrey. Film buff.

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Surrey County Council's 'long journey' to good Ofsted rating

5 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Emily Coady-Stemp |Jack Fiehn

Image source, LDRSImage caption, Surrey County Council was rated inadequate by Ofsted in 2015 and 2018BBC Surrey, political reporterSurrey County Council has turned around previous "inadequate" Ofsted ratings to secure a "good" label for its children's services. An inspection of the authority's children's services was carried out in March and the report published on Friday.
Should two become one? Councils consider combining

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Jack Fiehn |Lucinda Adam

Should two become one? Councils consider combiningCrawley Borough Council and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council say there are economic benefits to forming a unitary authority. [Getty Images]Two councils in south-east England will ask the government to allow them to combine. Crawley Borough Council (CBC) and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council (RBBC) have put together a proposal to form a new unitary authority.
Surrey County Council

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Surrey council reorganisation plans approvedJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterGetty ImagesThe government is expected to make a decision by the end of 2025A plan to reorganise councils in Surrey into two unitary authorities has been approved by the county council. Surrey County Council (SCC), supported by Elmbridge Borough Council and Mole Valley District Council, is proposing that two new councils are created, with one in the east and another in the west.
Surrey County Council approves reorganisation plans

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Jack Fiehn

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The government is expected to make a decision by the end of 2025BBC Surrey, political reporterA plan to reorganise councils in Surrey into two unitary authorities has been approved by the county council. Surrey County Council (SCC), supported by Elmbridge Borough Council and Mole Valley District Council, is proposing that two new councils are created, with one in the east and another in the west.
Should two councils become one?

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Should two become one? Councils consider combiningJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterGetty ImagesCrawley Borough Council and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council say there are economic benefits to forming a unitary authority. Two councils in south-east England are considering asking the government to allow them to combine. Crawley Borough Council (CBC) and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council (RBBC) have put together a proposal about forming a new unitary authority.
Road closure permits in Surrey up by more than 50% in five years

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Road closure permits on the rise in SurreyJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterBBCRequests from utility works to carry out works in Surrey are amongst the highest in the UK. The number of permits issued to temporarily shut roads in Surrey has risen by more than 50% in the last five years. A BBC Freedom of Information request to Surrey County Council (SCC) showed that in 2020-21 there were 1197 closures for utilities works, and this jumped to 1866 in 2024-25.
Waverley Borough Council

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Group set up to look at homeowner planning feesJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterGetty ImagesWaverley Borough Council is reviewing cases relating to Community Infrastructure LevyA cross-party working group will be set up by a council to examine residents being charged thousands of pounds in fees after making home improvements. Previously MPs in Surrey have raised concerns about the size of bills, which have been as much as much as £97,000.
Waverley Borough Council to set up group to look at planning fees

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Jack Fiehn

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Waverley Borough Council is reviewing cases relating to Community Infrastructure LevyBBC Surrey, political reporterA cross-party working group will be set up by a council to examine residents being charged thousands of pounds in fees after making home improvements. Previously MPs in Surrey have raised concerns about the size of bills, which have been as much as much as £97,000.
Why are council elections not happening in Surrey this year?

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

What is happening with local elections in Surrey? Jack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterBBCThere will be a by-election in Oxted on 1 MayAs voters in many parts of England prepare to head to the polls, BBC Surrey political reporter Jack Fiehn asks what lies ahead for Surrey, which is one of nine areas to postpone council elections for a year. In a week's time, many people across England will cast a vote in their local council elections.
Farnham businesses say they welcome town improvements

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Businesses welcome town improvement worksJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterBBCSteve Hamilton, owner of Hamilton's Tea House, said he believed the future was looking good for FarnhamBusinesses in Farnham have said they are feeling positive about a programme of improvements in the town, but there was concern about the government's changes to National Insurance and business rates.