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Department
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Services/information provided
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Contact
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Clerks and Solicitors Department
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The Guildford Youth Council was established
in 1996 as a joint initiative by Guildford Borough Council, the YMCA and
SYAES (Surrey Youth Services). The Youth Council aims to provide a forum
for young people to talk about issues that affect them and take positive
action to implement and improve facilities for all young people in the
Borough. Members of the Youth Council are aged between 15 and 18 years
and where possible, are democratically elected from within their school/youth
organisation. Over the past four years the Youth Council has made a significant
and positive contribution to many initiatives within the Borough and intends
to continue to do so.
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Michelle
Peters
01483 444106
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Environmental & Planning Services
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- Talks on environmental / Agenda 21 issues
- Energy Matters Programme encouraging energy efficiency in pupils’ homes
(KS 2- 3)
- Producing a Schools environmental website of information and help including
an A-Z directory of organisations who can provide information and resources
to schools.
- Schools Grant scheme for
small environmental projects. The council has launched an annual grant
scheme for environmental projects for up to £500.
- Assistance with implementing a paper recycling scheme within schools
in the Borough. Green recycling bins and collections provided.
- Free composters and/or green
cones for catering waste.
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Environmental
Technician
01483 444512 or
David Harnett
01483 444540
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Guildford Civic
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- A variety of shows catering for different age ranges e.g. Guildford
Civic Family Concerts and Children’s shows. Discounted tickets for groups
and school aged children are available on certain shows.
- Summer workshops. Week long drama courses with opportunities to learn
about directing, acting, scenery prop-making and costume making.
- Rooms for hire, for shows, exhibitions
etc. Reduced rates for schools.
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For room hire:
Christine Todd
01483 444722
For shows:
Box
Office
01483
44455
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Housing & Health Department
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- Environmental Health have many leaflets on various topics, including,
air pollution, asbestos, noise pollution, pest control, Bonfires etc.
- Web pages on Guildford’s website which includes air pollution data,
Flood Information, Nuisance control, Pest control and food safety.
- More detailed air pollution data available for projects.
- Teaching pack issued by Surrey County Council on air quality (KS3)
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Helen Barnsley
01483 444393
Laura Parrott
01483 444376
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Public Relations Department
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The 2002 Guildford Heritage Awards have a
specific category for schools, which can be either an academic study on
the local heritage or a practical project which enhances the school environment
or some other local feature. Any Borough school can enter and entry forms
for next year will go out in Spring 2003. The winning school receives
a framed certificate and £250.
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Sally Murdoch
01483
444339
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Spectrum Leisure Complex
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- A
wide range of leisure facilities for all age groups
- Concessions
are available for students on production of a valid NUS, ISIC or Spectrum
Active Concessions card.
- Group
rates available for groups of 15 or more
- Tours
of the building for students including; viewing 2 promotional videos,
a question & answer session, student pack and reduced rate activities.
- Provision
of work experience for all schools/colleges within the borough
- Facilities
can be hired out by schools/colleges/university’s
- Regular
events staged e.g.: gymnastics competitions.
- See
our website for current information, times & prices (www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk)
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Marketing
Department
01483
443330
Main Reception
01483
443322
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Personnel Department
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- Provision of work experience for all schools and colleges within the
Borough.
- Mentoring Scheme (pilot: Bishop Reindorp).
- Selection Interview Training
- Group work on CV’s and Records of Achievement
- Young Enterprise, involvement with judging and small amount of sponsorship
- Careers Forums
- Industry Days
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Francesca
Smith
01483
444014
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Leisure Services Department
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- Tree planting events, especially during National Tree Week (Nov/Dec)
- School Gardens Environment competition as part of Guildford in Bloom
- Talks to schools on demand
- Small grants towards grounds work, e.g. creation of wildlife gardens
and ponds.
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Parks Department
01483
444738
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