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Greens call for enough socially rented homes
Councillors on Reigate & Banstead Borough Council have backed a Green Party motion calling for more socially rented homes to be built in the borough.The motion, discussed at the full council meeting last night (Thursday) called on the Government to increase financial support to ensure enough socially rented homes are delivered. There should be mandatory…
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Back trains not planes – Gatwick’s big enough
Climate and local campaigners gathered outside Department of Transport Offices in London on Wednesday 27th November 2024 to coincide with the Government receiving the recommendations of Planning Inspectors on plans to expand Gatwick Airport – to highlight the spare capacity of Eurostar which should be used for international journeys from London instead. Jonathan Essex, Vice Chair…
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WHEN IS SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING BEING DELIVERED?
Back in September 2023 Councillor Steve McKenna proposed a motion for the Council to produce a plan to deliver more genuinely affordable (socially rented) housing with the capital funds put aside for this purpose. The Executive responded over a year later congratulating itself with the few homes built – mainly temporary and emergency accommodation financed…
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March for Clean Water
Thousands of people gathered on the south embankment of the Thames on Sunday 3rd November 2024 to march together dressed in blue to protest for clean water. There were groups from rivers like the River Mole River Watch in our area, groups from lakes like Windermere and groups who swim and surf in the sea.…
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Happy Diwali in the Belfry
The Asian Social Group charity organised a fabulous Diwali celebration in the Belfry on Saturday 2nd November 2024. After a formal start with the Mayor supported by the Deputy Mayor, our local MP and many Green Party councillors (some dressed in style) there were beautiful singing and dancing performances. The balconies were packed to enjoy…
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What do we want? Arts and culture
Reigate and Banstead Council are holding 5 drop-in engagement events to understand your needs relating to arts, cultural space and activities. Redhill Saturday, 5 October12.30pm to 2.30pm Christ Central, 3 London Road, Redhill RH1 1LY Reigate Monday, 7 October12.30pm to 2.30pm Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate RH2 0SH Redhill Tuesday, 8 October6.30pm to 8.30pm Christ Central, 3 London…
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Gatwick Expansion Consultation
Have Your Say Anyone can register as an Interested Party to have their say – by submitting a Relevant Representation to PINS. This is your opportunity to submit your views on Gatwick’s plans. You can register and submit a relevant representation here. But you must register before the deadline of midnight on 29 October 2023. Make Your…
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Surrey Pride
See the parade, join in the fun and celebrate Pride in Surrey this Saturday. More details here: https://www.prideinsurrey.org/
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What can I do?
With the climate crisis getting worse it is easy to think there is nothing we can do. As individuals this may be true but together we can really make a difference. Working as a team, we can change our environment: locally, nationally and for the whole world. If you see any of the opportunities below…
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Jason Thorne
Jason has lived in Langshott for the past 13 years and grew up in Copthorne. He’s married with a daughter who goes to Langshott School. Jason has worked at Crawley Borough Council as an IT Network Engineer since 2009. He is passionate tackling the climate crisis and protecting green space locally. He says: “I have…
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