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 […]

Consultation begins on next stage of Reigate & Banstead’s local plan - have your say

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Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has announced the start of a consultation on the next part of its local plan, the Development Management Plan, and is urging residents, businesses and workers in the borough to have their say. The ten week consultation will run from Monday 1 August to 5pm on Monday 10 October 2016. […]

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Council signs up to national commitment to bin collection excellence

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The Borough Council has signed up to the Waste Collection Commitment, to signal its determination to continue improving the quality of its refuse and recycling collection service. The Commitment was set up by the Local Government Association, a national body for councils across the country, and consists of 10 pledges, which are listed on the […]

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Long standing Club Chairman Andy Wheeler stands down from Redhill FC (Surrey Mirror)

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Link to Surrey Mirror article: http://www.thisissurreytoday.co.uk/sport/Wheeler-steps-Redhill-chairman/article-3617220-detail/article.html Cllr Julian Ellacott commented: Andy has always been a tireless advocate for the Club, and I am sure he will continue to be. He has worked with myself and the Council in recent years to achieve a number of things for the Club - I am sure not as […]

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Litter busting with local businesses

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This week, the Council’s Parks and Countryside team are joining forces with staff from businesses in Reigate to do litter picking rounds in Priory Park. Staff from Morrisons and Boots will volunteer time each day to collect litter from the park’s grounds. Council staff will work alongside them and be on hand to issue Fixed […]

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Cabinet Office & Treasury visit Surrey County Council to learn lessons on getting value for money

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Officials from both the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury visited County Hall last week to learn more about the County Council’s innovative money-saving programme of Public Value Reviews (PVRs). The PVR programme, which has so far pinpointed cumulative savings of around £82m over four years with an on-going reduction in the council’s budget of £29m, […]

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Young workers start work at the Council

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Sixteen young people have been given a foot on the employment ladder after their induction to the Council’s Young Workers Scheme earlier in the month. The young people, aged between 18 and 24, have been given six month contracts to work across the Council including in human resources, housing, marketing and at the Harlequin Theatre […]

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Local shopping parades to get 30 minutes’ free parking

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Surrey County Council’s Cabinet today announced the first areas to be given 30 minutes free parking under plans to change the way on-street parking is managed. The free parking provision is one of a series of changes to the original on-street parking proposals after the county council spent time listening to residents and businesses. Other […]

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New Council Executive includes two Redhill councillors

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Councillor Mrs Joan Spiers was re-elected as Leader of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, at the Annual meeting of the Borough Council on 19th May. The Council has adopted the new Leader and Executive Cabinet model, required under legislation passed in 2007. Under this model the Council will no longer elect a Leader every year; […]

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Police warn residents not to be duped by distraction thieves asking for directions

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Surrey Police is urging shoppers to be extra vigilant following distraction thefts in Reigate and Hookwood. On each occasion the victim was distracted by a woman with a map only to later find out their card had been stolen from their purse or bag and money taken from their account. Both incidents happened on Tuesday, […]

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Redhill’s local election results, 5 May 2011

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In addition to the AV referendum, local elections were held yesterday (Thursday) across the Borough. The results for the two Redhill wards were as follows: Redhill West ward Cressy Andrew James Liberal Democrats 293 Ellacott Julian Marc Conservative Party 1,174 - Elected Pearson Timothy UK Independence Party 224 Williams Rhys The Labour Party 575 Wilson […]

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Biffa begin works to reduce landfill site smell (Surrey Mirror)

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As reported in the Surrey Mirror, works have been started to reduce the emanation of gases from the Pattenson Court landfill site to the east of Redhill, which is owned by Biffa. The site is regulated by the Environment Agency, who have pressed for these works. Reigate & Banstead Borough Council and Surrey Council have […]

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