The new development at Queensway House, replacing the old Lidl store and DMG offices, was formally topped out last Thursday, marking the completion of the structural build of the new development. The topping out was undertaken by Cllr Mike Miller, Executive Member for Planning and Housing, and was attended by representatives of Hollybrook (the developers), […]
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We know that speeding is one of the factors that affects the quality of life in communities within Surrey. Surrey Police is currently inviting members of the public to work with us to tackle anti-social drivers and help keep Surrey’s roads safer by participating in a Community Speed Watch scheme. We provide full training, all […]
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Reigate & Banstead Borough Council confirmed today that two key sites in Redhill town centre remain earmarked for community facilities, allaying fears that the now-closed facilities would be replaced by housing. The two sites concerned, namely the Colebrook Centre on Noke Drive and Longmead Adult Education Centre on Holland Close, are currently designated for community […]
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Environmentally friendly firm Total Vegetation Management of Brighton has been contracted by the Council’s Neighbourhood Services to tackle the growth of weeds on all public highways and foot paths in the Borough. In line with the latest EU legislation guideline which places emphasis on using a gentle, but less efficient chemical method, Total Vegetation Management […]
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The new Government has made key announcements in the past few weeks which have started to shift the balance of power in local planning decisions back towards local residents. In a series of announcements the Government has: Announced that it will be abolishing the Regional Spatial Strategies, which dictate a number of aspects of local […]
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Bicycle theft is an ongoing problem in the local area, therefore Surrey Police has published a reminder for residents that they should take care over their bike. Cyclists should remember the following: Always lock your bicycle, even if you are just leaving it for a couple of minutes. Lock your bike to an immovable object. […]
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Using thermal imaging technology Heat seeking vehicles hit the streets of Reigate & Banstead last winter to identify homes that could benefit from improved insulation. Now HeetSeekers are back to offer free surveys and talk to residents about the potential grant funding offers that could help them better insulate their homes, reducing their energy bills […]
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“Love your electricals – set them free” is the call from Reigate & Banstead Borough Council which is using Recycle Week 2010 (21 to 27 June) to encourage residents to recycle their unwanted electrical items. Recycle Week aims to encourage us all to think about the many, easy ways we can waste less and make […]
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East Surrey Hospital has been given a clean bill of health for its hygiene standards by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a report revealed today. Inspectors visited the hospital in early April and found that Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust which runs the hospital now fully meets the hygiene code. This follows three months […]
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Surrey Police is reminding members of the public to take extra care when using cash-point machines after devices were found attached to ATMs in Redhill and Dorking. On Thursday (3 June) local officers and detectives were called to London Road, Redhill, and South Street, Dorking, after the gadgets were found fixed with superglue to cash-point […]
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