Proposals for the regeneration of Oxted are due to be discussed at a meeting next week.

Tandridge District Council’s Resources Committee will consider a multi-million pound programme to revitalise the town centre.

Plans include the removal of the Oxted gasholder making way for additional housing; an urban redesign of Station Road East and West; additional parking and opportunities for office space and business start-ups.

The programme will be supported by both public and private funding, and is being delivered by Tandridge District Council working with Surrey County Council, the Oxted Business Improvement District and St. William property developers.

One of the most important wetland sites in East Surrey is being contaminated by fertilisers and leaking septic tanks.

Hedgecourt lake, popular for fishing and sailing, boasts a wide range of wildlife but is suffering from nutrient-rich silt and phosphate running into it from Felbridge water.

The trust, along with the Environment Agency and Natural England, is working to improve the situation and stop further damage.

Surrey’s leader David Hodge insists residents still trust him despite calls for him to step down.

Hodge, who was re-elected to the position on Friday, is facing criticism over claims he brokered a ‘sweetheart deal’ with the government to avoid having a referendum on whether to raise Council Tax by 15% to help pay for social care.

Last week, Hodge was heard on a leaked recording saying ministers were “offering some extra funding”.

Council tax will now be increased by 4.99%.

A fresh deal’s been agreed between Southern and ASLEF over driver-only trains.

The Union says its concerns have been addressed and will be recommending its members accept the new agreement when they’re balloted on the 3rd of April.

However, this does not affect the RMT who have a separate dispute with the rail operator and will be taking more action this week.

A man was stabbed during a fight in the High Street in Crawley on Friday afternoon.  

Emergency services were called following numerous reports of a fight outside a barber shop.  

A 22-year old man suffered a stab wound to his leg and is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery.