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Multiple Charity Organisations Benefit in Tandridge

The Tandridge Together Community Fund has awarded £23,000 in grants of up to £2,000 to 16 local organisations delivering community projects that will make a meaningful difference to residents’ health and wellbeing.

Projects include:

  • Expansion of a Memory Cafe for people with dementia.
  • Counselling workshops for domestic abuse survivors.
  • Music and theatre workshops for disabled adults.
  • Events, outings and activities for isolated residents.
  • School shoes for over 1,000 children from low-income families.
  • Physical activity and social opportunities for young people.
  • Online safety education in schools.

The grant fund is generated from tickets sold through the Tandridge Together Lottery, with 10p from every £1 ticket sold allocated to the fund. Additionally, a further 50p from each ticket goes directly to the player’s chosen local good cause.

Councillor Deb Shiner, Chair of the Community Services Committee, said: “Once again, players of the Tandridge Together Lottery are helping to make a real difference in their community. These grant contributions enable community projects to provide a wide range of support to residents who need it most.”

Residents can play the Tandridge Together Lottery and support the Tandridge district.

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Landslide Closes Railway between Dorking and Horsham

A section of railway track between Dorking and Horsham has had to be closed due to a landslip.

Network Rail have confirmed there will be no trains running between the two points until at least 30th January, but a rail replacement bus service is in operation.

Southern rail have described the landslip as substantial which has severely affected the track due to earth which has shifted.

Passengers are being advised to check Southern or National Rail websites before they make any journeys.

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Gatwick Route 4 Airspace Change Consultation

Gatwick Airport is consulting on an Airspace Change Proposal (ACP) to reintroduce satellite-based navigation procedures on one of its nine departure routes, known as Route 4. 

The other eight departure routes already use this technology.  Planes flying on Route 4 take off to the west, before turning 180 degrees northwards, and then heading east in the vicinity of South Holmwood, Leigh, Redhill and Reigate before flying on towards their destination. 

The public consultation on the four shortlisted options for the future operation of Route 4 opened last Tuesday and will run until 28th April.  The first consultation event has been arranged for the afternoon of Thursday 12th February at the Reigate Manor Hotel.  

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Redhill Tower Blocks: Developer’s Appeal is Dismissed

Picture credit:  Solum Regeneration.  Picture shows image of the rejected proposed development next to Redhill Station.

A planning inquiry has dismissed the developer’s appeal to build two high rise tower blocks next to Redhill Station. 

Solum Regeneration appealed against Reigate and Banstead Borough Council’s decision to refuse a planning application in 2024.  The planning inspector ruled that proposals for 255 new homes and the redevelopment of Redhill railway station would have a negative effect on the character of the area, mainly due to the development’s excessive height. 

The Redhill Residents’ Action Group said their additional evidence including accessibility, safety and traffic helped strengthen the case that the scheme was “not a sustainable development”.

Photo credit:  Tracey Franklin.  Photo shows Solum Regeneration’s display at The Belfry Shopping Centre in January 2023.

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Local Football Results

In League 2, Crawley Town gained a much needed three points on Saturday winning 1-0 away to Barrow.  Taylor Richards scored the winning goal in the 89th minute.

Dorking Wanderers enjoyed a 2-1 home victory over Chippenham Town in their National League South match.  Horsham FC lost 3-2 away to Chelmsford.