It has been proposed that, from April 2012, Surrey County Council should cease to host the Lower Mole Project, the Downlands Project and the Heathland Project. This means they'd no longer employ project staff, provide HR and IT support, payroll services or insurance.

It's suggested they could be hosted by charitable trusts, although this has not been researched. An enormous amount of work is done throughout Surrey by project volunteers, and it will be a serious loss should these groups cease to exist.

There are grave concerns that this important decision will be taken by only 2 people, one an elected member and one an officer. Please consider signing the petition (Deadline 2nd June), asking the council to carry out a proper investigation.