WAVERLEY borough has topped a report published by Plan International UK as the best place for girls to live in the UK.

The report, produced in conjunction with the University of Hull, compared all local authority areas in England and Wales on five markers – childhood poverty levels, life expectancy, teenage conception rates, GCSE results and percentage of girls aged under 18 not in employment, education or training.

Julia Potts, leader of Waverley Borough Council, said: “Community well-being is one of the council’s top priorities. Waverley works closely with Surrey County Council, health providers and a range of community and voluntary organisations, so we can secure the best possible outcomes for our entire community.”