How to report Biffa landfill smells (updated)

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January 2014 has seen extreme worsening of the smells from the site, which had improved in recent years as a result of the works described below. The problems have been attributed to the effect of severe rainfall recently. The Environment Agency inspected the site on 21 January 2014, and their report can be read here: 21-01-14_Redhill_Biffa […]

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Surrey Reuse Network - an affordable home makeover

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If you are thinking of giving your home a makeover without spending a fortune or hunting for treasure at bargain prices why not visit one of Surrey Reuse Network´s furniture showrooms. For more information about the network and contact details visit the Surrey Reuse Network website or call free on 0800 082 0180 (charges apply […]

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Council’s refusal of back garden development in Carlton Road upheld

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The Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for two new houses in the back gardens of 16 and 18 Carlton Road has been upheld by a Government Inspector. The Planning Committee voted unanimously to refuse the application at a meeting in September 2010, despite the fact that the application was recommended for approval by the […]

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Homeowners reminded not to leave the door open for opportunistic burglars

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Surrey Police is reminding homeowners not to present opportunistic burglars with easy access to their property by leaving a door or window insecure. The warning follows three burglaries in Horley in which access was gained via insecure doors and items worth thousands of pounds were stolen. Sometime between 5pm on Saturday, 12 and 6pm on […]

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Council and Police freeze Council tax for next year

Economic crisis

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s share of the annual council tax bill will be frozen at last year’s rate, after the Council agreed to no increase for a second year on Thursday 10 February 2011. This means that Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s share of the council tax bill for 2011/2012 will remain at £193.83, […]

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Police issue warning over bogus Census callers

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Local Police have warned residents to be aware of the risk of bogus callers in the coming months, who might use the nationwide Census as an opportunity to catch residents off guard. Residents are advised to read the following newsletter and warn family, friends and neighbours to be on their guard, especially the elderly and […]

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Tesco planning application refused

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At the Planning Committee last night (Wednesday 16 February) the planning application made by Tesco for a new store on the Ford garage site was refused planning permission. Further information on the application is available here, with supplementary information provided by Tesco in the the past week available on this page.

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UPDATE: Supermarket survey results, Sainsbury’s planning application, and more

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A number of things have moved on in recent days in relation to the supermarket proposals: Our survey has now closed. The results of the four main questions are summarised in the graphs at the bottom of this page, and a full report of the results is available to view at the following link: 20110216 Supermarket […]

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Hygiene ratings visible when eating out

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Customers will be better informed when eating out in Reigate & Banstead, thanks to the introduction of a new scheme which tells them about the hygiene standards of food outlets. Reigate & Banstead Borough Council will introduce the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) across the borough from 1 February 2011. This national scheme, developed by […]

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Street level Crime and Local Policing maps now available online

Surrey Police

People across Surrey will now be able to see what crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB) is happening on their streets, thanks to new information published today via www.police.uk By typing in a postcode, people can immediately see what crime and ASB has happened in their area and are given ways to contact their local policing […]

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