Media Contacts
Oliver Lum
Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations
Office of the Mayor
604-591-4519
OWLum@surrey.ca
Amy Jugpal
Communications and Media Relations Lead
Office of the Mayor
778-846-1480
amy.jugpal@surrey.ca
Weekend and after-hour media requests
City Hall operating hours are weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm. For after-hour media requests, email media.requests@surrey.ca. Media requests of an urgent and operational nature will be responded to after hours. All other requests will be actioned the next business day.
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Registration for 2023/2024 Preschool Program Opens February 7-9; Open Houses to Be Held This Month
Beginning in September 2023 and ending in June 2024, the year-long, play-based curriculum provides parents with an affordable opportunity to support their child’s healthy growth and development during their early years.
City Secures $207,555 Grant Funding Through the Federal Government’s 2 Billion Trees Program
Grant will result in 35,000 new native trees in the community.
Surrey Council Approves Next Construction Contract for Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex
Once complete, the new arena will increase Surrey’s overall ice capacity, while accommodating the need for an additional ice arena in Cloverdale.
Surrey Council Approves Plan to Retain RCMP as Police of Jurisdiction
Staying with the RCMP will save $235M over the next 5 years.
Purchase Your Annual Recreation Pass Before January 31 and Enjoy an Added Bonus!
Those who buy their annual Recreation Pass before January 31, 2023, will receive an extra month free.
Surrey Introduces ‘Street Smart’ Pilot to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
The Surrey Street SMART program has been operating since September 2022 and involves Community Outreach Workers and Surrey Bylaw Enforcement Officers working together in City Centre to support community members experiencing homelessness and other complex challenges.
Surrey Opens Hygiene Facility With Washroom, Shower and Laundry Access to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
The City of Surrey is excited to announce the opening of the Healthy Living Complex of Care, a new temporary modular facility offering safe and dignified access to washroom, shower, laundry and respite services at the Cove Shelter site at 10607 King George Boulevard.
Give Back This Holiday Season!
The City of Surrey is inspiring residents to give back this season. Three trees have been decorated with donation boxes in the City Hall atrium to highlight three local charities: Surrey Christmas Bureau, Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society, and Surrey Food Bank.
Mayor Locke Attends Big City Mayors’ Caucus in Ottawa
Housing and essential infrastructure are top issues for Mayor Brenda Locke and the Big City Mayors’ Caucus who are meeting in Ottawa.
Surrey Council Unanimously Votes in Favour of Inclusive ‘Harmony’ Rental Housing Project
Once complete, the six-storey apartment building will offer 91 new affordable units of below-market rental housing, including supportive units for persons with disabilities.