Thursday 2nd May will see Surrey Residents go to the polls to elect the Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner.

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) oversees how crime is tackled in the county and holds the police force to account on Surrey residents’ behalf to make sure they are providing an effective and efficient service. The Commissioner also works with the Chief Constable to set the overall direction for the force through the Police and Crime Plan, and proposes the amount of Council Tax that will go towards policing from Surrey residents. The PCC is elected every four years. List of candidates

Also on 2 May, one third of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council seats will be up for election.

One seat per ward will be up for election. Electors can vote for one candidate. You can find out more about registering to vote and how to vote on our website.

Remember to bring your ID!

Young people in Horley, Redhill and Reigate can now enjoy a variety of activities including football, tennis, badminton, ping pong, board games and night time swimming - thanks to an initiative called Friday Night Project (FNP) by Active Surrey.

Friday Night Projects are multi-sport and activity sessions designed primarily for young people aged 11 to 16 years. They provide a safe space for young people to hang out with mates or make new friends. In Horley, its provided in Horley Leisure Centre on a Wednesday.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council will soon be starting work on site to make improvements to Central car park to enhance users’ experience, by improving its look and feel, making it a more attractive place to park. 

The first phase of works to modernise Central car park will start on Tuesday 7 May 2024 and take approximately six to eight weeks. This will include the provision of clearly marked pedestrian routes, resurfacing the access road, installation of larger parking bays for families and planting beds for trees and shrubs, which will be planted later in the year during planting season. 

During the works, that will run through May until mid-June, both the main area and overflow parking areas of Central car park will be closed to the public. The access road will remain open for residents and businesses.

Car park users and permit holders will be able to use the borough’s other town centre car parks, High Street and Victoria Road car parks. For more information on car parks in Horley, please visit our webpage

The installation of electric vehicle charging points will follow later in summer 2024 after the car park has reopened.

The service will be conducted by Rev Les Wells with music by the Redhill Corps of Drums and reading by Oakwood School Pupils.

Schools, organisations and members of the public of all denominations are welcome to attend.

Thermal images of your home - showing where heat is leaking
Tailor-made advice and a written report about ways you can improve the energy efficiency and comfort of your home and potentially save on bills
A personalised smart pack of energy efficiency materials to help with minor improvements
Where suitable, we will signpost you to current funding schemes to help with larger energy efficiency measures

Tool up today with free Green Skills training in trades and construction and boost your future earnings and start building your green reputation today.

Surrey County Council has been awarded funding to support more than 500 local tradespeople with free or part-funded Green Skills training. This is part of the push for Surrey to be a net zero county by 2050.

With the demand for green skills currently outweighing the supply and the government continuing to push for greener solutions, it's a good idea to get involved now.