Have you considered becoming a local councillor?

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council have launched a new campaign encouraging more people to think about the role.

Next year all 45 borough council seats within Reigate and Banstead will be up for election following a ward boundary review.

Drop-in information events are being held at the Town Hall in Reigate on 21 August and 5 September from 12.00pm-1.30pm and 6.30pm-8.00pm.

To register your interest or find out more see https://beacouncillor.co.uk/reigate-and-banstead/​

This week is International Speed Enforcement Week and Surrey Police have put on additional patrols on the road targeting hot spots.

Enforcement Officers are targeting irresponsible and dangerous drivers including those who speed.

In one incident this week, a vehicle was stopped on Cockshot Hill in Reigate.

The female driver was breathalysed at the roadside and recorded preliminary readings of 119 with a legal limit of 35.

She was taken into custody for further testing.

A drug dealer from Horley has been given a suspended sentence.

John Reynolds was convicted of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs.

He was sentenced to 6 months in prison, but suspended for 12 months.

Reynolds was also told to complete community service and ordered to pay fines.

A man was left with serious injuries following a collision in Reigate.  

A car and a motorcycle were in collision on the A217 at Gatton Bottom on Friday just before 8 pm.  The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries.