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Nominations for Reigate & Banstead Volunteer Awards 2025 now open

Published on Friday, 16th May 2025 in Community news

Nominations for the Reigate & Banstead Volunteer Awards 2024 have opened. We call upon residents, community groups, and voluntary organisations to nominate anyone who deserves recognition.

Reigate & Banstead supports three unitary councils in Surrey and confirms desire to be in the same authority as Crawley for today’s Local Government Reorganisation submission

Published on Friday, 9th May 2025 in News and media news

At council meetings this week, Reigate & Banstead councillors confirmed support for a three unitary arrangement in Surrey.

A park for the whole community - new-look Merstham Recreation Ground opens

Published on Friday, 9th May 2025 in Merstham news

The new-look Merstham Recreation Ground has opened following its £3 million refurbishment programme to create a park for the whole community.

Reigate & Banstead publishes proposals for local government organisation for consideration by Councillors

Published on Wednesday, 30th April 2025 in News and media news

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has published proposals for local government reorganisation ahead of discussion at its Full Council meeting on Tuesday 6 May.

Celebrating local sporting heroes: Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards 2025 winners revealed

Published on Monday, 14th April 2025 in Leisure news

The borough’s finest sporting talent took centre stage on Friday 11 April at the Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards 2025, held at Reigate Manor.

Housing protocol agreed for people with mental health needs

Published on Thursday, 3rd April 2025 in Housing news

An agreement between councils and NHS services in Surrey will help people with mental health needs find housing and avoid delays in leaving hospital.

Reigate & Banstead asks residents for input to local government reorganisation plans

Published on Monday, 31st March 2025 in Your Council news

Today, 31 March, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council launches a survey to gain insights from local residents to help shape the future of local government.

Reigate & Banstead backs three unitary model in Surrey whilst continuing to explore options to collaborate with Crawley Borough Council

Published on Friday, 21st March 2025 in News and media news

At the Extraordinary Full Council meeting on Wednesday 19 March, councillors were asked to consider the Interim Plan for local government reorganisation developed by Surrey authorities.

New borough-wide Junior Games for Reigate & Banstead this summer

Published on Tuesday, 18th March 2025 in R&Be active news

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, in partnership with Better Leisure, has launched the R&B Junior Games for this summer.

Local artist and young people bring art to the park in Redhill

Published on Thursday, 27th February 2025 in Safer Redhill news

Students from Carrington School, Redhill, have been working with local artist, Uncle Stubble, on designs for a community mural in Memorial Park.

Council sets a balanced budget for the year ahead

Published on Friday, 14th February 2025 in News and media news

Reigate and Banstead’s 2025/26 financial budget was approved at yesterday’s (13 February) meeting of the Full Council.

Council proposes removal of permitted development rights to protect borough’s town and local centres

Published on Thursday, 13th February 2025 in News and media news

The Council is proposing to put in place an Article 4 direction, to remove permitted development rights to convert ground floor commercial units in town and local centres to residential properties.

Developer contributions fund over £3.7m in strategic and community improvement projects

Published on Wednesday, 12th February 2025 in Planning policy news

From April 2023 to March 2024, £3.778m has been spent on improvement projects, including play areas, greenspaces, sports facilities, community buildings and energy-saving measures in the borough.

Political group leaders of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council jointly respond to Government confirmation that Surrey County Council elections will be delayed to allow local government reorganisation plans to be developed

Published on Wednesday, 5th February 2025 in Your Council news

On 5th February the Government confirmed its decision that Surrey County Council elections in May 2025 will be postponed to enable a focus on the development of local government reorganisation plans.

Executive commits £10 million to The Harlequin Theatre

Published on Friday, 31st January 2025 in Leisure news

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council's Executive agreed to earmark up to £10 million for work to bring The Harlequin Theatre back into use at its meeting on Thursday 30 January.

Give a gift to local kids with Rethink Waste

Published on Tuesday, 7th January 2025 in Recycling and waste news

Since the Surrey Environment Partnership’s Rethink Waste scheme launched, it has awarded £18,500 to 22 Surrey primary schools, including three from Reigate & Banstead.

Nominations for the 2025 Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards are now open!

Published on Tuesday, 17th December 2024 in Leisure news

It’s time to nominate your sporting heroes and give players, teams, clubs, coaches and volunteers the recognition they deserve for their sporting contributions.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council adapts to the government’s new Simpler Recycling legislation

Published on Friday, 13th December 2024 in News and media news

In readiness for new legislation, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s Executive has agreed changes to the borough’s domestic and commercial waste and recycling services.

5 December update: Harlequin Theatre building, Redhill

Published on Thursday, 5th December 2024 in News and media news

Following our recent update, the Council has now received additional information about the condition of The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill – including indicative costs.

Horley open spaces survey – tell us your views

Published on Wednesday, 4th December 2024 in News and media news

We, together with Horley Town Council, want to hear from residents, visitors and local groups to help improve sport, exercise and play facilities in open spaces in Horley.

Update: Harlequin Theatre, Redhill and arts and cultural provision

Published on Tuesday, 19th November 2024 in News and media news

Cllr Richard Biggs, Council Leader, said: “We committed to keeping residents informed about how work on The Harlequin Theatre, and alternative arts provision whilst it's not accessible, is developing.

Lucy returns to the popular ‘Narnia’ trail at Banstead Woods

Published on Tuesday, 19th November 2024 in Countryside news

Visitors to Banstead Woods can once again meet Lucy Pevensie as she waits by the lamppost in our Narnia-themed nature trail. The new sculpture replaces the one removed in 2021 due to natural decay.

Public Consultation to help shape 2025/26 budget launches today

Published on Monday, 18th November 2024 in Your Council news

An eight-week consultation starts today (18 November) on Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s draft budget for the financial year 2025/26.

New solar-powered bins to help tackle litter and reduce the borough’s carbon footprint

Published on Friday, 15th November 2024 in Environment news

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is installing more than 120 new solar-powered litter bins across the borough.

Give your views in polling districts and polling places review

Published on Wednesday, 13th November 2024 in News and media news

The Council is carrying out a review of polling districts and polling places and is asking residents, disability groups and other interested parties to give their views.

Honorary Freeman Colin Sutherland dies aged 90

Published on Thursday, 7th November 2024 in Your Council news

A resident who served this borough for over 60 years and was in August made an Honorary Freeman for services to our community has died.

Reigate on Ice is returning to Priory Park

Published on Monday, 21st October 2024 in Leisure news

The popular Reigate on Ice is returning to the beautiful setting of Priory Park and promises more sparkle and more fun than ever before.

Fly tipping leads to closure of recycling site at Tattenham Corner

Published on Friday, 11th October 2024 in Recycling and waste news

Due to continuing high levels of fly tipping at The Mound car park, Tattenham Corner, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council will be closing its recycling site at this location permanently on 17 October.

Banstead Pantry celebrates successful opening with launch event

Published on Wednesday, 9th October 2024 in Your Council news

Banstead Pantry celebrated its opening last month with a launch event on 7 October, attended by representatives from Raven Housing Trust, Good Company, and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council.

Persistent fly tipping leads to closure of Stubbs Lane recycling site