Surrey police need help after a taxi driver was assaulted in Redhill, on Friday morning in The Arcade near McDonalds.
The suspect then ran off towards the alleyway opposite Redhill train station. He is described as Black, around 5 ft 10 tall of medium build with a goatee beard and wearing black clothing.
If you can assist then please contact 101, or Crimestoppers if you wish to remain anonymous.
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A new survey has discovered only 27.2% percent of people now commute to work, 18 months after the start of the pandemic.
Employment portal Reigate and Banstead Works commissioned the research which questioned 500 people.
Pre-covid, showed nearly 50% of people commuted to work five days a week, with two thirds being within the finance sector.
The survey also showed a sharp rise in employers now offering Hybrid working patterns with people working from home, one or two days a week.
Employers within the borough of Reigate & Banstead are said to believe a flexible approach to working is good for employees and customers.
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The UK Health Security agency is leading the investigation into one confirmed case of the Omicron variant in Spelthorne. Surrey County Council and the Borough Council are working closely with UKHSA to ensure that all contact tracing and appropriate Public Health actions, such as increased testing, take place.
Ruth Hutchinson, Surrey’s Director of Public Health said,
“I want to reassure everyone in Surrey that we are working with UKHSA to minimise the spread of the Omicron variant. Residents do not need to take any further action, other than to continue to be vigilant and follow the public health guidance and new Government measures.
“We currently have some of the highest Covid infection rates in the country in our Districts and Boroughs, but everyone can help slow the spread of the virus by taking some simple steps.
“It is never too late to get vaccinated. It is one of the single most effective things we can all do to stop the spread of Covid. And it is important people get the booster as soon as they are eligible to have the best protection.
“We have proof that the vaccine works. Between January and September this year, the risk of dying from Covid was 32 times greater in people who were unvaccinated.
“We all need to keep up the prevention measures too. Please follow Government rules on mandatory face masks in shops and on public transport. Testing, hand hygiene and meeting outdoors, or in well ventilated spaces are all ways you can keep yourself and others safe.
“If you have symptoms, no matter how mild, isolate and book a PCR test immediately.
“Any close contacts of a confirmed case of Omicron must also isolate for 10 days, regardless of their vaccine status or age.
There are so many things we can do to minimise the spread, if we all pull together we can protect ourselves and those around us.”
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Surrey County Council has partnered with Community Energy South to support community-led renewable energy projects in Surrey.
Community energy projects aim to provide low-carbon heat and power to communities, organised and managed by local people. They can be a great way to tackle the climate emergency as a community, provide green energy and reduce bills for residents.
A community energy project could be anything from installing solar panels on a local school to creating a wind farm.
Marisa Heath, Surrey County Council Cabinet Member for Environment, said, “28% of the emissions in Surrey are from the energy used to heat and light our homes. By increasing the amount of green energy produced, we can significantly reduce our carbon footprint as a county. Community energy projects are a fantastic way of empowering communities to generate their own green energy and we’re delighted to be able to support this in Surrey.”
The programme will see Community Energy South supporting people in Surrey to generate, own and manage renewable energy installations. The initiative will provide resources, business development, funding and networking opportunities to kick start new community-led organisations.
To start with, Community Energy South would like to hear from residents who are already involved in community energy projects in Surrey or would like to set one up.
Ollie Pendered, Chief Executive of Community Energy South said, “We are thrilled to be working with Surrey County Council to support the growth of community energy across the county. We are excited to discover what projects are already underway and hear about new ideas that are out there. Through our partnership we will find ways to support new projects and groups going forward so that community energy can thrive in Surrey.”
Community Energy South (CES) is a not-for-profit company set up in 2013 to support the network of community energy groups in the South East of England. One of the leading energy agencies supporting the road to zero carbon in the south east, CES acts as a voice for the community energy sector developing new routes to market and capacity building.
You can get involved here: https://www.surreysays.co.uk/environment-and-infrastructure/community-energy-in-surrey/
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More than a thousand young children will receive an unexpected present in the run-up to Christmas – their very own Crawley Town FC shirt.
Across December, 1,200 shirts will be distributed to Year one children at 19 primary schools across the Crawley borough as part of the Shirts 4 Schools initiative, led by principal sponsor The People’s Pension, Crawley Town FC, and the club’s Community Foundation. It is the fourth year of the scheme and since it began, more than 4,000 of the Red Devils’ distinctive red tops have been given to local four and five-year-old children, providing many of them with their first encounter with the League Two club.
Again, this year, together with the shirt, The People’s Pension is giving every child an activity pack, which includes a design a shirt competition. The overall winner will have their design screen printed onto a Crawley Town FC shirt which will be presented to them on the pitch by players at a game in the New Year, while their school will receive a framed copy of the winning design. Runners-up will receive vouchers to spend in the club shop, along with match tickets.
Stella Beale, Group Director of Marketing at B&CE, provider of The People’s Pension, said:
“We’re delighted to be able to deliver the Shirts 4 Schools initiative again, as it’s been a resounding success over the past four years. Like Crawley Town FC, we are rooted deep within our community and this is a perfect opportunity for us to give something back at the same time as bringing the town and the club even closer together.”
Alex Watts, Revenue Manager at Crawley Town Football Club, said:
“As a club, we’re extremely pleased to be working with our principal sponsor The People’s Pension on the Shirts 4 Schools initiative again. Shirts 4 Schools would not be possible without The People’s Pension and we thank them for their continued support. This initiative is crucial in ensuring young people engage with the club to generate lifelong fans and make football more accessible for families across Crawley.”
On Thursday 2nd December, players, club representatives, Reggie the Red, and The People’s Pension team, will visit the Bewbush Academy to present children with their shirts.
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