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Cllr Biggs elected Council Leader and appoints new Executive

Published on Friday, 26th May 2023 in Your Council news

Cllr Richard Biggs has been elected Leader of Reigate and Banstead Borough Council at the Annual Council meeting held at the Town Hall on Thursday 25 May 2023.

Reigate and Banstead announces new Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Published on Friday, 26th May 2023 in the Mayor news

Councillors Eddy Humphreys and James Baker were respectively elected as the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Reigate & Banstead at the Annual Council meeting held at the Town Hall on Thursday 25 May.

Public art ideas for Horley subway go on display

Published on Monday, 22nd May 2023 in Regeneration in your area news

The first concepts for an exciting mural-style public art project in Horley subway have gone on show to find out what the public think of the designs.

The Belfry to offer late night parking for Redhill town centre visitors in deal with council

Published on Friday, 19th May 2023 in Regeneration in your area news

Visitors to Redhill town centre and its new entertainment venue The Rise, will be able to enjoy convenient late-night parking in The Belfry Shopping Centre from June this year.

Entries now open for RBBA 2023

Published on Monday, 15th May 2023 in Business in the borough news

We are delighted to announce that entries for this year’s Reigate & Banstead Business Awards are now officially open.

A guide to polling day - make sure you’re ready to have your say on 4 May

Published on Wednesday, 26th April 2023 in Voting, elections and local democracy news

With only a few days left until Reigate & Banstead voters go to the polls on 4 May, we're urging voters to make sure they’re ready to vote with our guide to polling day.

Voters urged to check they’re election ready before it’s too late

Published on Wednesday, 29th March 2023 in Voting, elections and local democracy news

With less than three weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for local elections in May, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are election ready.

Improving local infrastructure – over £16m funding allocated during next five years

Published on Friday, 24th March 2023 in Planning policy news

Fifty-one projects to improve community buildings, transport, education, health, sports facilities and open spaces, flood risk and the environment will benefit from developer contributions funding.

New playing pitches and sports facilities study published

Published on Thursday, 23rd March 2023 in Planning policy news

A new playing pitches and sports facilities study has been published by the Council, which looks at the quality of existing facilities across the borough, owned by a range of organisations.

Supporting people across East Surrey - £134k in grants awarded to help create healthier communities

Published on Tuesday, 21st March 2023 in Grants news

Twenty-five local organisations from the voluntary and community sector were awarded funding from East Surrey Place (ESP) to provide health and wellbeing support.

Natural England seeks your views on extending the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Published on Friday, 10th March 2023 in Planning policy news

Natural England is consulting on whether to designate additional areas as part of the Surrey Hills AONB.

Latest opportunity to help shape draft Redhill to Horley Design Code

Published on Friday, 3rd March 2023 in Planning news

A third round of engagement is soon to begin for the community to further input into the draft A23 Great Street Redhill to Horley Design Code. Meet the team at The Belfry on 14 March to find out more.

Local heroes celebrate winning Sports Awards 2023!

Published on Thursday, 2nd March 2023 in Harlequin Theatre & Cinema news

Last night (1 March 2023), our latest sporting superstars were announced and celebrated at the annual Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards at the Harlequin Theatre & Cinema in Redhill.

More homes needed for Ukrainian refugees

Published on Monday, 27th February 2023 in Volunteer news

Could you offer a new home to Ukrainians who have found a safe refuge in Reigate & Banstead?

Temporary closure of Council park cafés for improvements

Published on Wednesday, 22nd February 2023 in Parks and countryside news

While Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is working on re-letting and improving the offer and facilities in its park cafés in Banstead, Redhill and Reigate, the cafés will be closed temporarily.

Housing fraud prosecution – woman sentenced to 12-month community order and ordered to pay Council costs

Published on Friday, 17th February 2023 in Fraud and corruption news

Following a lengthy investigation by the Council’s Fraud and Financial investigations Team, a 46-year-old nurse pleaded guilty to housing fraud and was sentenced at Guildford Court.

Tackling financial challenges, delivering services and future opportunities - Council sets budget for 2023/24

Published on Friday, 10th February 2023 in Your Council news

At its Full Council meeting last night (9 February 2023) Reigate & Banstead Borough Council approved next financial year’s budget.

Latest Horley High Street and subway designs on display, along with new plans for Central Car Park

Published on Friday, 10th February 2023 in Regeneration in your area news

Detailed designs for improvements to Horley High Street and subway have gone on display at Horley Library, along with new designs for enhancements to Central Car Park, on show for the first time.

Leader of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Cllr Mark Brunt, confirms he will retire from the Council in May 2023

Published on Wednesday, 8th February 2023 in Councillors and committees news

Cllr Mark Brunt, Leader of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council since May 2018, has confirmed he will retire from the Council in May 2023.

More thrills and skills for Preston Park skatepark

Published on Thursday, 2nd February 2023 in Parks and countryside news

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is investing in a bigger and better purpose-built skatepark in Preston Park, Tadworth, funded by our Preston regeneration programme.

The Rise in Redhill is getting ready for opening

Published on Wednesday, 1st February 2023 in Planning news

Surrey’s new entertainment venue is one step closer to opening, as Reigate & Banstead Borough Council secures more names for its flagship development in Redhill town centre and tenant fit outs begin

Investment in Lady Neville and Priory Park play areas promotes inclusive play and sustainability

Published on Monday, 30th January 2023 in Parks and countryside news

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is undertaking improvement works in two of its popular playgrounds as part of its ongoing investment in the borough’s play facilities.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council to match fund donations into local charitable fund

Published on Thursday, 26th January 2023 in Voluntary and community sector support news

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is making a time limited offer to match fund every £1 of private donations into the Community Fund for Reigate & Banstead.

Find out more about new Local Plan timetable – public meeting on 1 February

Published on Friday, 20th January 2023 in Planning policy news

Come along to the Old Council Chamber, at 7pm on 1 February, for a presentation and Q&A session about the Council’s timetable to prepare, consult on and adopt a new Local Plan for 2027 onwards.

Latest developer contributions of £2.99m fund strategic and community improvement projects

Published on Tuesday, 17th January 2023 in Planning policy news

Many different projects benefitted from funding contributions last year, from a new Ambulance centre to new footpaths, defibrillators, refurbished community buildings and a tractor!

You need photo ID to vote at elections in May

Published on Monday, 16th January 2023 in Voting and elections news

For the first time, you will need to show photographic ID to vote at a polling station in this year’s local elections.

Council successfully prosecutes takeaway to protect public health – £20k fine and a full award of costs

Published on Wednesday, 7th December 2022 in Environmental health news

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council was awarded full costs of over £6,300 at Guildford Magistrates Court, and the business owning the Lee Garden Takeaway in Horley received substantial fines.

Register your aspiring young performers for Star for a Night’s variety show of talent!

Published on Monday, 5th December 2022 in Youth activities news

Does your child - or a young person you know - want to develop their skills and experience in the performing arts?

Changes to Christmas bin collections and to community centre and town hall opening hours

Published on Tuesday, 29th November 2022 in Your Council news

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has confirmed that household bins will not be collected on Boxing Day, Monday 26 December.

Nominations open for Reigate and Banstead Volunteer Awards 2023