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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.

Clive Hilton, On Demand

Join the Sunday Brunch discussion?

Are you local? opinionated? and caring about our community?

Would you like to join an On Air discussion to understand others viewpoints and to learn along the way?

We are inviting volunteers to join a diverse group, who will meet every two weeks for 1hr to unpack, discuss and explore a few topics that matter to our community. The content will be shared during the next two Sunday Brunch shows 10am-12 and online.

The group is encouraged to propose and vote for the topics to be covered, occasionally with guests joining and to help co-create how this initiative and the format evolves over time, with feedback from our listeners.

I am keen to continue to spotlight charities, local events and social initiatives on Sunday Brunch but also to try this new idea for 2026. Personally, I hope it helps to bring balance, greater objectivity and a respectful understanding to sensitive, emotive topics that really matter to our community!

If you or someone you know would like to hear more, please drop me an email [email protected]

THANK YOU!

Clive Hilton

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NHS Redhill Community Diagnostic Centre Opens

Photo above credit: Tracey Franklin

The Redhill Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) opened today in The Belfry Shopping Centre.

CDCs are healthcare facilities that offer tests, scans and checks in community settings.  They aim to reduce pressure on hospitals and give patients quicker and more convenient access to tests.  Among the services offered are Echocardiograms, CT scans and X-rays.  Appointments at the Centre are made through a referral from a GP or healthcare professional.

Other Community Diagnostic Centres are already in place at Crawley Hospital and the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead.

Photo above credit:  The Belfry

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Surrey Committees Meet for Local Government Reorganisation

Photo credit:  Surrey County Council.  Photo shows voting by Councillors at the East Surrey Voluntary Joint Committee.

Local councillors in Surrey have come together for the first time as committees to lay the foundations for Local Government reorganisation. 

Surrey County Council and the eleven district and borough councils are reorganising into two new unitary authorities – West Surrey Council and East Surrey Council.  The East Surrey Voluntary Joint Committee met last week in Reigate, and a similar Committee for West Surrey met in Woking.  Both committees agreed to the development of an implementation plan for the new councils, and will continue to meet monthly at different locations within their areas. 

In May residents will elect councillors to serve on the new councils which will initially be ‘shadow authorities’ tasked with setting up the new organisations.  From April 2027, they’ll officially take over the delivery of local services in each area.

Photo credit: Surrey County Council.  Photo shows Councillors from the East Surrey Voluntary Joint Committee.