Tandridge District Council has referred itself to the social housing regulator for failing to carry out mandatory electrical testing at its residential properties.

The council said it had begun a “major programme” to complete electrical installation condition reports after discovering that testing had not been carried out properly.

Thr local authority will be contacting tenants to tell them when their property will be tested.

A new indoor skate park has opened in Haywards Heath, offering Silver Surfer sessions for older skaters.

The Skate Farm, is an organic, no concrete skate park aimed at those with all skating abilities.

Founder Tom Johnston said the oldest member of his over 35s sessions was 65.

The skate park is open to all abilities, with skateboards, scooters, inclines and quad skates.

The skate park is also wheelchair friendly to accommodate WMX users.

Police are appealing for help in identifying two people following an assault and robbery outside the petrol station on London Road in East Grinstead

At around 11.30pm, on September 19, it was reported that a man was followed by two men from the Bridge Bar before being assaulted and having possessions stolen.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Sussex Police.

A suggestion has been put forward for empty council buildings in Redhill could be taken over by charities and pop-up shops on a short-term basis.

Short-term “meanwhile leases” could be used to alleviate the nearly £620,000 spent annually by Reigate and Banstead borough council on vacant units in the borough.

It’s reported that 75% of this figure is spent maintaining the empty properties in Redhill, as well as business rates, insurance and utility bills.

The Council executive will consider using temporary leases and its potential economic benefits at a future date.

Dorking Halls is reopening to the public on Monday following a six-month closure in a multi-million-pound renovation.

Work to replace the plaster ceiling was extended when it was discovered paint in the art deco building which was first built in 1931 contained traces of lead.

As well as upgraded cinema projectors, the building features new toilets and a new lobby.

Further work to repair the roof along with critical mechanical and electrical systems will also be replaced which are due to take place next year.

Cinema screenings are due to resume on Monday, with the Pantomime Sleeping Beauty starting on 20 December.