Plans for a garden village in Tandridge have taken a step closer.

Around 4,000 houses form part of the Council’s strategy which also includes a mix of affordable and starter homes, new schools, a doctor’s surgery, supermarket and investment in roads.

Around 1% of Green Belt land would need to be released for the project.  Tandridge believes without the use of this land, only a third of the housing needed could be delivered.

Areas being considered for development include Blindley Heath, Redhill Aerodrome and South Godstone.

Local businesses are being encouraged to keep a look out for the warning signs of child sexual exploitation.

Surrey Police has launched Operation Makesafe and it is hoped hotels, taxi companies and licensed premises will get involved.

The police are reminding everyone that if you see something that isn’t right and you are concerned that a child or young person is being taken advantage of, you should contact police on 101.  If it is an emergency always dial 999.

Further information can be found on the Surrey Police website.

A collision involving a motorcyclist took place on the A23 Bonehurst Road in Horley on Saturday afternoon.  

A man in his 20s came off his motorbike outside Erbridge Court.  Unfortunately the man was sadly declared dead at the scene.  His next of kin have been informed.  The road was closed in both directions while emergency services attended the scene.  

Anyone who witnessed what happened, or with any information should call the Surrey Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01483 639922  quoting reference number P17064202.

The Tilgate Parkrun has won the community group award at The Crawley Community Awards ceremony.  

The presentation took place last week at The Hawth where the Tilgate Parkrun was announced as one of the 16 winners.  340 nominations were received for the 16 categories which had to reflect the talent, sacrifice and achievement of Crawley people.  

The Tilgate parkrun is a free, timed, weekly 5k run that takes place every Saturday at 9 am, and is organised by volunteers. It is one of over 800 park run events which take place around the world, over 400 of them being in the UK.  Tilgate attracts a weekly attendance of over 500 runners and 40 volunteers, and the Crawley event regularly features in the Top 20 attended UK events.