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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.

Local people are helping to shape a better community centre for Horley