Sussex Police are reminding residents to ensure their homes, garages and outbuildings are secure as we continue to move out of lockdown.

Over the last 12 months, reports of burglaries have dropped across the county as the UK’s movement restrictions helped to contribute towards this.

Now the summer is approaching, police are anticipating that burglars may seize opportunities to target empty properties when people are out.

More guidance can be found at the Sussex Police Website https://www.sussex.police.uk

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This May half term, families are invited to track down the ‘Secret Carnival’ via their smartphones thanks to Reigate & Banstead Borough Council.

As part of its ongoing campaign to support local businesses, the Council has teamed up with QR code experts, to create a free and interactive story-trail designed to encourage children to walk, get engaged and have fun.

The event takes place from the 29th May to 13th June and launches in four locations including Horley, Redhill and Reigate town centres, along with Tadworth and Walton on the Hill shopping parades.

To take part in a trail, all you need is a smartphone to scan the many posters you will see on the route.

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The Trust which runs Crawley Hospital has saved £10,000,000 in ten years thanks to a successful sustainability programme. 

The Care Without Carbon initiative saved Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust the equivalent of employing another 390 nurses. 

Carbon released by the Trust’s 70 buildings was reduced by 42% by buying renewable energy and using computer software to control essential equipment such as ventilation and heating.  Low emission vehicles and electric bikes have reduced emissions from the Trust’s fleet of vehicles, and a successful campaign has encouraged staff to walk, cycle or take public transport to work. 

The team is now working on the next Care Without Carbon strategy to take them to 2025.  This will include a 51% carbon reduction target and an ambition to meet net zero carbon by 2040.