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In this edition we feature the sad news of the death of a long serving Councillor and a former Councillor; Notice of Conclusion of Audit; Horley Bridge Club; Surrey Trading Standards Scam Alert; A call for volunteer drivers; Residents' Forum Rescheduled; Temporary Footpath Closure details; Horley Conservation Group; Metro Bus Tap on & Tap off; Horley Edmonds Fund Application Info; Upcoming Events in Horley Rec; Landen Park Village Green status; News & Advice from Surrey Police; A report from the Lions Dog show and finally dates for your diary

PKF Littlejohn LLP has completed the Annual Audit for the financial year ending 31 March 2019.  In the auditor's opinion the information in Sections 1 and 2 of the AGAR is in accordance with the Proper Practices and no other matters have come to their attention. The auditor has issued a final report and certificate 2018/19 on 17 September 2019. There were no issues arising from the audit.

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Please note the change of date for the upcoming Residents' Forum. This will now be held on the 9th October 2019 at 19:00 at the Albert Rooms, 92 Albert Road, Horley RH6 7HZ

Anyone living in Horley is welcome to attend the Residents’ Forum Meetings, The meetings are an opportunity for local people to raise any matters of concern with Town, Borough & County Councillors.

The Horley Conservation Group (HCG) was set up with assistance from the Gatwick Greenspace Partnership, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council and Horley Town Council in February 2014.

The main aim of the group, is to help improve Horley’s existing green spaces for the benefit of people and wildlife and also to encourage the involvement of the local community in the creation and on-going management of the Riverside Green Chain conservation area to the north of Horley. The group also helps with the conservation of other green spaces in Horley such as Church Meadows and Riverside Garden Park.

The group currently meets once a month for a half day practical task (from 0945 to approximately 2pm), although members can also help out in other ways, such as attending meetings, helping with other local conservation projects or helping with group publicity for example. The group also holds two planning meetings per year, which are open to all HCG members and other interested parties.

You can keep up to date by following the Horley Conservation Group on Facebook and we are keen to welcome new members, so anyone living in the Horley area with an interest in wildlife, or who is keen to help improve their local environment, can find out more via the Facebook page or by contacting the Gatwick Greenspace Partnership on 01293 550730 or by emailing kevinlerwill@sussexwt.org.uk

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The Horley Edmonds Community Fund is a charitable fund specifically for the benefit of Horley and its residents established with a capital sum from a bequest to Horley Town Council by the late Cyril Edmonds, a well-known builder who lived in Norwood Hill.

Local charities and community groups are encouraged to apply for a small grant from the fund using the Community Foundation for Surrey’s application form.  Apply for Funding using this link

The Fund also enables people who love Horley to donate money for the exclusive benefit of the town and its people. With your help we can help build a stronger community by supporting local causes that can make impact and that will empower Horley to help itself now and in the future.

If you have any questions please contact Town Clerk, Horley Town Council, town.clerk@horleytown.com or check out the section on our website

Or contact the Community Foundation directly on 01483 478092

Residents, businesses and local community groups are being asked to share their views on how money raised from new developments could be spent to improve their local area.

Known as the “Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Local Fund”, it can be spent on a wide range of projects, from improving a community hall or providing new playground equipment at a local green space, to upgrading walking and cycling routes to local shops and schools.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is holding a consultation which runs until Sunday 13 October to understand what the community’s priorities are for making improvements and to seek their suggestions for particular projects.

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Take part online at: www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/cillocalfund or pick up a form from the Reigate Town Hall, Horley Library or Horley Town Council Offices.