David Hodge was today elected the new Leader of Surrey County Council and immediately announced a change to the authority’s parking charge policy. Speaking to a meeting of the Full Council following his election, Mr Hodge said the council’s countywide policy for on-street parking would “end today”. Instead, local committees* will now be given freedom [...]
In addition to the AV referendum, local elections were held yesterday (Thursday) across the Borough. The results for the Reigate area wards were as follows: Reigate Hill – No local elections this year. Reigate Central Candidate’s surname Other names in full Description (if any) Votes Farrer Steve Conservative and Unionist Party 1,236 – [...]
Harlequin Theatre and Cinema set to be refurbished The Harlequin Theatre and Cinema in Redhill is set to benefit from an additional £300,000 to help refurbish it. The Harlequin was built 25 years ago and is a key Council run community facility in the heart of the town centre. The building’s facilities are in need [...]
There are currently just over 102,000 people registered to vote in Reigate and Banstead. But John Jory, Electoral Registration Officer is warning some residents that they need to act now if they are to have their say at the local Council election and UK referendum on the voting system to the UK Parliament taking place [...]
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The new Neighbourhood Inspector for Reigate and Banstead says he is delighted to take on the role and is determined to ensure residents continue to receive a first class service from Surrey Police. Inspector Richard Haycock, who has this month taken over from Inspector Charlotte Rimmer, has been busy getting to know his new team [...]
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Submitted: 2/10/2011 10:57:28 AM This morning Surrey Police successfully dismantled a network of suspected drug dealers following months of hard work and planning which has culminated in 15 people being arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Operation Erstwhile involved approximately 200 officers who today, Thursday, 10 February, conducted dawn raids at [...]
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SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSE TO MAKE the above mentioned Temporary Traffic Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in the entire length of: i) Raglan Road (D1210), Reigate and/or any part and/or parts therein. ii) Park Lane (D1304), [...]
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Continued snow in the area last night and this morning means that local services continue to be disrupted. Main issues are: – Refuse and recycling services have been suspended until further notice – however residents should leave their bins out, as collections will recommence as soon as the weather permits, starting with routes which are [...]
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Public bodies across Surrey have teamed up to call on local residents to have their say on services as the country braces itself for the tough times ahead. At a time when the Government have major budget reductions for public services in the Comprehensive Spending Review, Surrey’s public sector organisations (including Surrey County Council, Surrey [...]
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Southdown PSV has announced that the new 424 bus service, which replaces and improves upon the existing 324 service, will start from Saturday 28th August. The new route will operate Monday – Saturday between Copthorne and Redhill via Horley, Salfords, East Surrey Hospital, Meadvale, Woodhatch, Reigate & Batts Hill. The new route will run every half hour [...]
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