The Local Government Finance Settlement was announced shortly before Christmas, setting out how much money each local authority will receive over the next two years. Reigate & Banstead Borough Council will see a reduction in our grant of 16.4% in 2011/12 and a further 8.9% in 2012/13. The news of a cut in funding presents […]
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The Development Management and Site Allocations Development Plan Documents (DPD) is a development plan forming part of the Local Development Framework. The Development Management & Site Allocations (DMSA) DPD will provide detailed policies for managing development that supports the Core Strategy. These policies will be used in the consideration and determination of planning applications. Essentially, […]
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Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is delighted to announce that it has allocated £388,000 in core funding to support 14 key voluntary organisations through the coming year, benefiting individuals and communities in every corner of the borough. The Council’s core funding scheme means that key voluntary organisations have a commitment of funding. This helps them […]
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As a result of the snow this weekend there is likely to be some disruption to Council services in the coming week, but action is being taken to minimise the problems. Gritters have been out, and Council staff have been gritting town centres and stations over the weekend. Residents should note the following: - Conditions […]
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Surrey Police Chief Constable Mark Rowley told a Police Authority meeting yesterday that he and the other three Chief Officers in the Force have refused performance bonuses of up to 15 per cent of their salaries to avoid potentially undermining the impartiality of senior officers and to be consistent with austerity measures currently being applied […]
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An innovative police initiative highlighting the perils of leaving valuables in your vehicle has helped reduce the number of offences in Reigate and Banstead by more than 35 percent. From August to the end of November recycling and refuse lorries carried posters with the slogan ‘It’s A Steal’ reminding residents to empty their vehicles of […]
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Redhill Safer Neighbourhood Officers and partners have delivered another clear message that drug abuse and the associated anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated after successfully applying for a closure notice. Following repeated complaints from residents regarding anti-social behaviour and class A drug abuse, two tenants from a property in Grove House, Huntingdon Road, have been […]
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The search for talented youngsters to perform at a glittering variety evening at the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill, has been launched by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council. The organisers of the annual entertainment extravaganza Star for a Night are calling on young entertainers - singers, dancers, actors and comedians, to start practicing their skills so that […]
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Heat seeking vehicles will once again be hitting the streets of Reigate & Banstead again to help identify homes that could benefit from improved insulation. Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is working in partnership with insulation company Energy Saving Partnership to help householders in the borough to save energy and money. The revolutionary HeatSeekers vehicles, […]
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Dedicated environmental champions were awarded at a special ceremony celebrating the work they do to make the Borough a more pleasant place to live. The Love Where You Live Awards 2010 took place on Tuesday 9 November at the Harlequin Theatre. Reigate & Banstead Borough Council runs the scheme every two years to recognise those […]
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