The Leader of Surrey County Council, Cllr Tim Oliver, has been awarded OBE in The King’s Birthday Honours list 2024.
Cllr Oliver receives his Honour as Councillor and Leader for services to Local Government.
Commenting on his Honour, Cllr Oliver said:
“I’m delighted that the King recognises so many people’s contribution to public service in this way, and it’s an honour to receive an award.
"During the last six years as Leader of Surrey County Council nothing could have been achieved without the dedication and skill of those colleagues who put public service at the heart of everything they do.
"So, I’d like to say a big thank you to all those who have supported me, and to the people of Surrey who I’ve had the privilege of leading in this great county.”
Joanna Killian, Chief Executive of the Local Government Association and former Chief Executive of Surrey County Council, said:
“I’m delighted to see that Tim has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. That recognition is hugely deserving for an exemplary and dedicated public servant. Tim is a shining example of the very best of local government leadership.”
In relation to Tim’s OBE, Simon Edwards, Chief Executive of the County Councils Network said: “On behalf of the County Councils Network, I would like to congratulate Tim on this richly deserved honour; a recognition of his many achievements in a long career in local government.
“Having served on both Elmbridge Borough Council and Surrey County Council – becoming leader in 2017 – Tim has worked tirelessly to champion Surrey for over two decades. As chairman of the County Councils Network since 2021, Tim has been a strong advocate for improving local services for the 26m people who live in county and rural areas.”
Pictured, Cllr Tim Oliver with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
