CRISPIN BLUNT RAISES FLIGHTS AND RAIL ISSUES WITH MINISTERS

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This week Crispin Blunt has raised local aviation and rail issues with Transport Ministers as concerns mount about the highly concentrated Gatwick westerly departure Route 4 and the ongoing rail service delivery problems. On Monday Crispin met Lord Ahmad, the Minister responsible for Aviation, to seek a solution for Route 4 which would put departures […]

Local history comes alive at fascinating, free event

Come and see World War artefacts from Surrey Infantry Museum, dig out your own family heirlooms to find out more from museum experts or get help to start researching your family history at the Harlequin Theatre on Saturday 15 October from 2-4pm. ‘Discover World War I with Reigate & Banstead’ is a fascinating, free, interactive […]

Mayor rewards borough’s dedicated volunteers

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Fifty seven hard working volunteers from across the borough have been recognised for their dedication to the community by the Mayor of Reigate & Banstead at a special awards ceremony. Thirty volunteers and volunteer teams received Mayor’s Volunteer Awards at the event at the Town Hall on Friday 23 September 2016. These included 17 awards for […]

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Upgraded local bus service - the new 357 (replacing the 657)

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Surrey County Council and Southdown PSV are pleased to announce an increase in services in the Redhill area, starting on 1st September. The schoolday only service 657 to St Bede’s and Reigate College will be enhanced and renumbered to 357, and operating a Monday to Friday hourly service as follows: Warlingham Upper Warlingham Caterham Station […]

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Crispin Blunt MP visits Biffa landfill site in Redhill and seeks assurances over control of smells

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Redhill’s MP, Crispin Blunt, visited the Biffa Landfill site in Redhill last Thursday. Following further complaints from constituents about smells coming from the site, Crispin held talks with Biffa managers Mick Davies and Amie Jenner At the briefing it was explained Biffa will have capped the final trouble spot on the site – so-called “Cell 6” […]

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Crispin Blunt MP and Council Leader welcome adoption of local planning Core Strategy

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Following the adoption of the Reigate and Banstead Borough Council’s Core Strategy on Thursday evening, and the endorsement by full council of the Executive’s qualifying resolution committing the Council to continued protection of the Green Belt, MP for Reigate Crispin Blunt and the Leader of Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, Cllr Victor Broad, issued the […]

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Looking for work? Come to the Redhill Jobs Fair on Friday, at the Harlequin

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Work due to start on new footpath across Wray Common

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After a number of years of effort by residents, Wray Common School and local councillors, sufficient funds have been raised to enable a new path to be constructed across part of Wray Common. The aim is to provide a footpath that is usable in all weather conditions, throughout the year, to allow better access to […]

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Redhill Bowling Club - all are welcome at free trial sessions

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Once again, Redhill Bowling Club are opening their doors to anyone interested in trying bowls, of any age. The Club is based in St. Anne’s Drive and all are welcome to come along to try out this relaxing and friendly sport. Call Ralph on 07808 174060 or John on 07818 616161. All you need to bring […]

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Yellow line proposals open for comment until 26th June

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Surrey County Council has issued the formal consultation for new parking restrictions across the Borough, with the consultation period closing on Thursday 26 June. This follows initial consultation and first stage approval by the Local Committee in March. Street notices have been put up in affected roads advertising the proposals, and notices/letters will be sent […]

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Redhill town centre Balanced Network changes - update

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The Balanced Network changes to the roads in Redhill town centre have been in progress since shortly before Christmas, and to date they have focussed on the Lombard roundabout - which is nearly complete, including the improved traffic island in Gloucester Road. Works will now expand across the rest of the town centre, as described […]

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New planning application received for Liquid/Envy site

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Following a past public exhibition, previous applications and planning approvals, the Council has just received another application for the Liquid/Envy building, opposite Redhill station. This follows the sale of the site by the previous developer, Angle Property, to MarCity. MarCity have now submitted a planning application (all documents here on the Council’s website), for flats […]

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Funding available for local groups for travel or jobs

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Surrey County Council is once again (but for the final year for this area) accepting applications under our community funding scheme for local projects in Redhill West. This is the last year there will be this funding available so please make the most of the opportunity by applying yourself or pointing relevant contacts to to this page. Local groups […]

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