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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.

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Passengers frustrated over bus delays and cancellations

Bus passengers in Crawley are voicing their frustrations amid delays and cancellations.

Some passengers have claimed that they have had to allow 90 minutes to complete journeys on time.

Commuters have been facing significant issues after a hydrogen bus fire in December led to Metrobus removing 42 buses from service.

Rupert Cox, interim managing director at Metrobus, said: “We are doing everything we can to maintain services across the whole network”

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Crawley man charged with firearms offences

A man from Crawley has been charged with several firearms offences after a warrant was carried out.

Officers executed a warrant at a residential address in Three Bridges in the early hours of 15 January, as part of an investigation.

56-year-old, Emil Kavaldzhiev was charged and released on bail, he is due to appear at Lewes Crown Court on 16 February.

Seven other people – four men three women aged -who were arrested at the address have been released on bail while enquiries continue.