Work has begun this week to create a brand new public space at the western end of Station Road in Redhill, outside the new Nobel House development. New seating, improved lighting, attractive planting and better cycle storage will make the area much more inviting for those living, shopping and working in Redhill. Five new trees [...]
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Progress on new primary school for Redhill/Merstham (from Surrey Mirror)
Over the past 18 months, since our original article on the subject, much work has been going into identifying a site for the school and checking on its feasibility. As outlined in the following article from the Surrey Mirror, it seems that the Council is on the verge of securing a site at Battlebridge. Find [...]
Full Story »Surrey Fire & Rescue Service appeal for scrap cars
Firefighters are appealing for old cars to help them practice rescuing people from crashes. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service needs scrap vehicles to practice how to deal with collisions on the road. The service needs cars and is willing to arrange free collection from anywhere in Surrey or on its borders. Anyone with a scrap [...]
Full Story »Register now for Star for a Night – auditions for talented youngsters
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council who organise the annual variety extravaganza Star for a Night, are calling on young entertainers – singers, dancers, actors and comedians – to start practicing their skills in time for the show’s auditions. The auditions take place at the Harlequin Theatre and are open to 11 to 18 year olds [...]
Full Story »Latest Southern Railways Stakeholder update published
Please see copy of the latest stakeholder brief by following the link below: http://www.southernrailway.com/southern/our-stakeholders/stakeholder-news/ This link now provides direct access to the area Newsletters, Annual Stakeholder report and the Stakeholder Briefs. Also, please use the link below to access the 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report. http://www.southernrailway.com/southern/corporate-responsibility/reports/
Full Story »Furnistore sale – 26th November – 50% off!
See the following document for the advertising poster: FURNISTORE SALE Nov 26th 2011 (1) In summary: FURNISTORE PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE 26TH November 10.00am – 4.00pm 50% OFF EVERYTHING (EXCEPT WHITE GOODS) HOT DRINKS AND CAKES AVAILABLE
Full Story »Council’s new fleet of gritters ready to tackle severe weather
Surrey County Council has a new fleet of gritters equipped with the latest technology ready to keep motorists moving in severe winter weather. The 24 new vehicles, provided by the new highways contractor, are ready to hit the road as part of the council’s pool of 40-plus gritters loaded with some of the 17,000 tonnes of salt stockpiled [...]
Full Story »October half term activities
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is offering loads of exciting activities across the borough for 7 to 15 year olds this October half term. The school holiday fun includes trampolining, the gymnastic sport parkour, film animation, indoor rock climbing and modern pentathlon. Activities run from Monday 24 to Friday 28 October. “Our youth holiday activity [...]
Full Story »Plans to recycle more building waste
Surrey County Council has asked for comments on plans to recycle more building waste in the county. Each year around 370,000 tonnes of construction and demolition aggregates, including concrete, bricks and masonry, are recycled in Surrey. The council’s aim is to increase this to 900,000 tonnes a year by 2026. By using more recycled materials [...]
Full Story »Police and partners join forces to offer confidential help and advice during Domestic Abuse Awareness Week
Surrey Police and partner agencies are joining together during Domestic Abuse Awareness Week to increase knowledge around help available to survivors and reinforce how seriously officers treat this crime. During the week-long awareness initiative, which begins on Monday, 10 October, specially trained local officers will join partners from ESDAS (East Surrey Domestic Abuse Service) and [...]
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