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Sussex police change policies on domestic abuse

Sussex Police are changing there policies and training on domestic abuse after a man who was known to the police, murdered his girlfriend in 2023.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct made recommendations after Ryan Evans, from Crawley, was convicted of murdering his girlfriend Holly Sanchez.

At he time Evans was on bail with a condition not to contact Sanchez.

As a result the force is introducing a new domestic abuse risk assessment that would reflect that the risk to a victim could increase if they had additional vulnerabilities.

Reigate Christmas Fayre

Clive Hilton, Neil Munday & Jacq Inwood broadcast live from the Reigate Christmas Fayre – midday to 3pm in Saturday 29th November. We absolutely love getting out into the community and having fun. Sharing a monster 8min montage of the interactions with the festive crowd… youngest guest 2weeks old and kids sing-alongs ahead of the lights switch on! 😉

Also, a huge thank you to all the charities and people that came to speak to us about their causes, events and stories:

  • Loveworks, improving lives through food.
  • Renewed Hope East Surrey, providing practical solutions and emotional support to the homeless, vulnerable and isolated of East Surrey.
  • Dorking Halls, with Thomas Redgrave (Collabro), Amelle Berrabah (Sugababes) & Sophie Elmes (West End) starring in their upcoming panto Peter Pan.
  • The Mayor of Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, Councillor Rich Michalowski.
  • Reigate Business Guild
  • SOCIETY, Reigate coaching & gym – headline event sponsor.

Jane Green FRAS – Astronomer

Astronomer Jane Green spoke about the enormity of space talking about really big stars, helping us get to grips with the sheer size of what’s “out there” along with where Venus is in the May night sky along with looking out for some noctilucent clouds.

For more information on astronomy please click below

 

Jack Jackman – Step Up For Firefighters

Trainee firefighter Jack Jackman, along with some of his colleagues, will be climbing The Marches Tower in Woking to raise funds for the Firefighters Charity. Take a listen to hear all about the climb, which takes place on Wednesday, April 16th, from 10 a.m.

For more on the Firefighters Charity please click here

 

Surrey County Council facing £21m deficit

Surrey County Council is estimating it will have a £21m deficit in the draft budget for its final year of operating before being replaced by two unitary authorities.

Officials warned the council needed “to reduce costs and take difficult decisions” to close the forecasted shortfall for 2026-27.

It will be the local authority’s final budget before it’s  replaced by two unitary authorities.

Cabinet members will vote on a final budget after its consultation closes on 4 January, before the full council votes on the plans in February.