Here are a few New Year’s resolutions to help everyone get into the habit of reducing waste: Reduce your waste – buy only what you need and try to buy with little packaging. Reuse what you can – buy products that can be reused (rechargeable batteries, bottles instead of cans etc), take old carrier bags […]
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Pupils from schools across the borough were awarded for their environmental artwork at a special ceremony held at the Harlequin Theatre on 12 November. Primary and infant schools were invited to enter an Eco Art competition as part of the Council’s Environment Campaign with Horley Town Council. Pupils were asked to demonstrate awareness of environmental […]
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See the following document for the advertising poster: FURNISTORE SALE Nov 26th 2011 (1) In summary: FURNISTORE PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE 26TH November 10.00am – 4.00pm 50% OFF EVERYTHING (EXCEPT WHITE GOODS) HOT DRINKS AND CAKES AVAILABLE
Full Story »East Surrey MP, Sam Gyimah added his signature to the borough’s Environment Campaign in Horley last week, as the campaign drew to a close. He was joined for the signing in Waitrose by the Council’s Chief Executive, John Jory, Mayor of Reigate & Banstead, Cllr Stead, Mayor of Horley Town Council, Cllr Marshall and Cllrs […]
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Surrey County Council has asked for comments on plans to recycle more building waste in the county. Each year around 370,000 tonnes of construction and demolition aggregates, including concrete, bricks and masonry, are recycled in Surrey. The council’s aim is to increase this to 900,000 tonnes a year by 2026. By using more recycled materials […]
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Over 300 people took part in the Borough’s Environment Campaign as it hit the streets of Redhill over the past week. The campaign is a partnership with Horley Town Council to encourage people to make a pledge to reduce their environmental impact. So far, over 1000 people have pledged to take simple steps to be […]
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Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has provided an update on its energy efficiency work, which is also adding significantly to its cost saving efforts (and hence reduced pressure on Council Tax). The main areas of savings, most of which can be followed by residents, are as follows: LED lighting We are one of the first […]
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Reigate & Banstead Borough Council and Guildford Borough Council have joined forces to get the best financial deal for the paper and card collected from local people for recycling. The two Councils are the biggest in Surrey, with over 250,000 residents between them. The deal, which started in July with UPM, means that the extra […]
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Surrey has achieved a 50% recycling rate for household waste almost a decade ahead of schedule. A Government target requires councils to recycle at least half their household waste by 2020, which means Surrey is nine years ahead of time. The green milestone was reached thanks to the willingness of residents and councils to recycle […]
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Epsom and Ewell MP and Employment Minister, Chris Grayling, visited the Town Hall last week to give his backing to the Council’s Environment Campaign. The campaign is being run in partnership with Horley Town Council and encourages people to make a green pledge to reduce their environmental impact. So far, over 700 people have pledged […]
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