Neighbourhood Police alert - increase in thefts from cars

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Local alert from Surrey Police: We would like to make residents aware that we are having NUMEROUS thefts from motor vehicles within the area. The vehicles which have been affected are mainly vehicles which contain satellite navigation systems. PLEASE MAKE SURE… That your vehicle is kept secure at all times and this includes even if […]

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Council proposes 30% cut in energy consumption

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At the meeting of the Borough Council’s Executive this Thursday, it was agreed to target a reduction in the Council’s own energy usage, and hence carbon emissions, of 30% over the period to 2014. This was in response to a suggestion that the Council sign up to the 10:10 campaign, where individuals and organisations can […]

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If it’s working, don’t bin it - Freecycle it!

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If like us this Christmas you have discovered a whole piles of unwanted or unused items in the loft or in the back of cupboards or if you have received a present you really didn’t want, but can’t bare to see them going into a landfill then there is an effective option through Reigate Freecycle®.

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Queensway development restarts

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Building work has restarted on the former Lidl side in Redhill town centre, following an agreement between the developer, a government agency and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council. Since originally being given permission in 2007 the development had been left in limbo after the banks financing the project were caught up in the financial crisis. […]

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Council puts extra funds into pothole repairs

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Surrey County Council is taking immediate action to tackle the increase in potholes following the severe weather by investing an additional £½ million into pothole repairs. During such severe weather, the road becomes brittle because of the cold, and cracks can develop. If water gets in and freezes it expands and so makes a bigger […]

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Redhill’s local councillors launch local information website

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Redhill’s local Borough and County Councillors have today formally launched www.redhillcouncillors.co.uk, a website aimed at provide regular updates to Redhill’s residents covering local issues. Residents will be able to view the latest news, comment on articles, and contact their local councillors direct through the site. Residents will also be able to sign up to receive […]

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Refuse and Recycling collections – Wed 13th January update

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Today (Wed 13th), due to the weather conditions all refuse and recycling collections have been suspended. Council staff are continuing to work hard, in difficult icy conditions to clear the backlog of Refuse & Recycling that has built up. It is recognised that many residents still may not have had a collection since before Christmas. […]

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Drive SMART Campaign Tackles Speeding

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NEW campaign aimed at warning motorists about the potentially fatal consequences of speeding has been launched. The hard-hitting Ben campaign is the first single issue campaign of the Drive SMART initiative and has been developed by the Surrey Safety Camera Partnership.

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Council services during the harsh weather

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During the current cold conditions a number of Council services are affected - for example, it is too hazardous for refuse and recycling lorries to use the roads. For the latest information on services, visit the following websites: Surrey County Council: http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/sccwebsite/sccwspages.nsf/LookupWebPagesByTITLE_RTF/Tackling+ice+and+snow?opendocument Reigate & Banstead Borough Council: http://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/environment/severe_weather_and_drainage/snow_cold_weather_services/index.asp There is also useful advice at: http://www.surreyalert.info/

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