In this edition..........

We feature news from Gatwick Airport; Start of Cafe Construction; Residents' Forum; Scam Alerts from Surrey Trading Standards; holiday tips from Surrey Police; St George's Summer Fair; WEA publishes its Autumn Courses List; a reminder about Horley In Bloom Photographic Competition; the Red Box Project; the Extreme Fun Fair; news from RBBC about illegal encampments, their Corporate Plan consultation, the publication of the LDF report; School Holidays fun; Gatwick Family Fun Day and the pavement audit.

Construction Begins on Horley Recreation Ground Cafe

Work on the new cafe in the park has begun. If you have been to the Rec recently you may have noticed a fenced off area near the car park which is the site for the new building

It is anticipated the cafe will ready for teas, coffees, bacon sandwiches and ice creams by early 2020.

Go the the news article on our website to read more

Horley In Bloom Photographic Competition

There are 3 categories; hanging baskets/plants; outdoor scene and new for this year, animals in bloom.

The competition is split into the following year groups; Key Stage 1,2,3,4 and Adults and is open to both residents and non residents of Horley (All photos to be taken in the Horley area)

Click here for more information

Horley In Bloom 2019 Winners Announced

Congratulations to all of our competition winners this year.

Click on this link to see a full list of winners

We were delighted to have such a large number of entrants competing and the judges were thoroughly impressed with the consistently high-standard of entries seen across all categories. A presentation evening will be held on the 4th of October at Regent Hall, Horley, when the awards will be presented.

by Simon Morris 20789, Community Engagement Volunteer, Surrey Police

Anti-Social Behaviour Week
This week 22nd July, is Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) week. There will be events across the Borough and members of the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be around in Horley.

We have had reports of youths climbing on top of various buildings around the town and then spitting on people walking past. We are trying to identify the youths involved. If you have any information then please contact us by calling 101 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111. Of course in the event of an emergency use the 999 number.

Community Trigger / ASB Case Reviews
If you feel agencies have not acted on anti-social behaviour concerns which you have reported, you can submit a Community Trigger application. Click on this link to read more about Community Trigger applications.

Your Views

Surrey Police and Partners are really interested in hearing about your thoughts and experiences about anti-social behaviour in Surrey.
Please take a few minutes to complete our online survey, www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/1311N/ Your answers will help practitioners in Surrey tackle ASB.

Pavement Audit

Calling on individuals interested in highlighting Horley pavements in need of repair for access

Horley Town Council would like to address the longstanding problem of certain pavements in and around Horley Town Centre causing access problems for many mobility users, pushchair users etc due to lack of accessibility and their poor condition.

We wish to form a community group to initially carry out an audit so that we can identify the worst affected footpaths and bring the matter to the attention of the Highways Authority (Surrey County Council) to request that necessary repairs are carried out.

So if you are interested in joining this group and could assist with the audit, then please contact Cllr Fiona Stimpson for further details at: Fiona.Stimpson@horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk

The Red Box Project

The Red Box Project is a community-based, not-for-profit initiative, which aims to support young people throughout their periods by providing red boxes filled with free period products to local schools.

To learn more and see how you can help go to the news item on our website

Horley Conservation Group

Many thanks to those that helped out at Tanyard Meadow (above), namely Ian Preddy, Cath McNab (plus Alasdair and Robin), Jan Spratt and Maggie Heisse. They managed to clear the section of the Burstow Stream between Lake Lane and Scotchman’s Copse (Catherine B has also cleared from Scotchman’s Copse to the footbridge), so well done all.

The meadow was looking good as well…lots of nice plants coming through for the insects now, including Birds-foot Trefoil, Meadowsweet, Red (and White) Clover and Buttercups. At least six species of Butterflies were seen on a brief walk around and a Green Woodpecker feeding on the numerous Ant nests. At The Fieldings Orchard there are now around 50 species of plants (including grasses), which is not bad for such a small space. Hopefully this number will increase over the next few years.

HCG's next task day is on Saturday the 17th August, when they will be cutting and raking the grass etc around the fruit trees at The Fieldings, so please meet me there at 09:45 if you can make it.

Summer Holidays Fun

There are lots of children's activities going on this summer across the Borough and some of these are happening here in Horley

Tue 30 Jul Pebble Paint & Seek Horley Recreation Ground

Mon 5 Aug Intro to Netball Oakwood Sports Centre

Sun 11 Aug Free Tennis Sessions Horley Recreation Ground

Tue 27 Aug Scooter & Skateboard Horley Recreation Ground

Tue 27 Aug Free Tennis Sessions Horley Recreation Ground

To see more information on booking and times plus other activities across the Borough follow this link to Reigate & Banstead website

Reigate & Banstead public spaces protected from illegal encampments

The High Court has granted Reigate & Banstead Borough Council a protective injunction to prevent illegal encampments on land it owns. The temporary injunction, secured on 1 July 2019, will remain in force for three months in advance of a full hearing for a permanent injunction in November 2019.

It covers 158 sites in the borough including parks, playgrounds, open spaces, agricultural land and car parks. The injunction forbids caravans, mobile homes, vans and lorries from coming onto the land and setting up camps or dumping waste on it.

Read more on our website here

Publication of LDF Planning Inspector Report on DMP

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has now received the report of Helen Hockenhull BA (Hons) B.PI MRTPI into the Reigate & Banstead Development Management Plan (DMP).

Her report is available to view and download from the Council’s website at www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/dmp

Inspection copies are available at:

Reigate & Banstead Town Hall, (Mon-Thurs 8.45-17.00, Fri 8.45-16.45)
Banstead Library, Tattenham Community Library, Merstham Library, Redhill Library, Reigate Library, and Horley Library. The opening times and addresses are listed on Surrey County Council’s website here

It is anticipated that the Council’s Executive will consider the Inspector’s Report and final DMP and recommend it to Full Council for adoption in September 2019.

We advise that you monitor the DMP section on the Council’s website.

Reigate & Banstead 2025 Consultation

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s Executive have agreed their draft Corporate Plan for consultation.

The Council is now giving local residents, businesses and partner organisations a chance to have their say about how it should focus its activities and services over the next five years.

How to take part:

Visit the website and view a copy of the draft corporate plan www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/rbbc2025

Fill out our online survey via the above weblink
Email your comments to rbbc2025@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
Send your comments to Reigate & Banstead 2025, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0SH

They will also be promoting the consultation via their social media channels using #rbbc2025.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council will be able to accept comments until 5pm on Monday 16 September 2019.

Gatwick Family Fun Day

14 Sep 2019

'Join us for a day of Gatwick Fun featuring
exciting demonstrations, activities for all the family
plus our friends from Sussex Police, Gatwick Fire Service, Airfield Teams and more'

10am - 4pm at Vallance By-Ways, Lowfield Heath Road, Charlwood RH6 0BT