Local people are helping to shape a better community centre for Horley
Published on Monday, 14th July 2025 in Community centres news
We're asking local residents and community centre users to help develop our ambitious plans to revitalise Horley Community Centre.
Council welcomes bids for a share of £500,000 this July
Published on Thursday, 3rd July 2025 in News and media news
The Council is now welcoming new bids for a share of £500,000 funding to support vital facilities and services to benefit Reigate and Banstead borough and its communities.
Council Exec agrees plans to remove RAAC in Redhill’s Harlequin Theatre
Published on Friday, 20th June 2025 in Your Council news
The Executive has agreed a way forward to bring The Harlequin Theatre back into use. It also agreed next steps for the creation of an additional arts and cultural venue in Redhill.
Local people to be asked for views on town and parish councils in Reigate & Banstead
Published on Thursday, 19th June 2025 in Your Council news
At a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 18 June 2025, we agreed to carry out a review of the most suitable ways to represent residents at a community level across the whole borough.
Debate Not Hate: Council commits to national campaign to end abuse of councillors and officers
Published on Thursday, 19th June 2025 in Your Council news
The Council has agreed to take a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse and intimidation of councillors and staff.
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council launches most varied school holiday programme yet
Published on Wednesday, 18th June 2025 in Leisure news
This summer, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is running its most exciting and diverse holiday activity programme yet, offering children and young people a chance to get active and be creative.
Have Your Say on the Future of Local Government in Surrey
Published on Tuesday, 17th June 2025 in News and media news
Residents across Surrey are being urged to take part in a landmark Government consultation that will help determine the future shape of local government in the county.
Council Leader announces new Executive
Published on Monday, 16th June 2025 in Your Council news
Cllr Richard Biggs, Leader of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has confirmed the appointment of his new Executive Committee.
Executive to agree next steps on The Harlequin Theatre and potential new Redhill arts and culture venue
Published on Tuesday, 10th June 2025 in News and media news
On Thursday 19 June, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s Executive will be asked to decide on the next steps for The Harlequin Theatre and the creation of a new arts and cultural venue in Redhill.
Arts Takeover returns to Redhill this October
Published on Thursday, 5th June 2025 in R&Be creative news
Creativity is set to take centre stage in Redhill as the Arts Takeover returns for its third year.
Have your say on the draft Greenspaces Strategy
Published on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025 in Parks and countryside news
We are seeking views on a draft strategy that recognises the pivotal role that parks and open spaces play in improving health and wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
Cllr Michalowski elected Mayor, Cllr Cooper is new Deputy Mayor
Published on Thursday, 22nd May 2025 in Community news
Councillors Rich Michalowski and Zelanie Cooper were on Thursday 22 May respectively confirmed as Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Reigate and Banstead at the Annual Council meeting.
Persistent fly tipping leads to closure of Stubbs Lane recycling site
Published on Friday, 16th May 2025 in Recycling and waste news
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council will permanently close the recycling site at Stubbs Lane on Monday 19 May 2025, due to ongoing fly-tipping problems.
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.