Surrey leader pledges one million pounds for roads

Surrey County Council leader Dr Andrew Povey has pledged £1 million towards improving the county’s roads in response to residents’ feedback.
Each of the 11 local committees will be asked how and where the extra money should be spent, enabling residents to influence what improvements are carried out in their communities.

Surrey launch No.10 style ePetitions website

Surrey residents wishing to raise an issue or concern or have your views heard on a council matter or policy, can now create and sign “No.10” style ePetitions online via the Surrey County Council Website

Police warn residents of bogus charity collectors

Merstham Police is warning local residents to be on their guard after a woman was nearly scammed out of £5,000 by a man claiming to be collecting for charity.

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Merstham Neighbourhood Meeting – Wed 14th July

The next Merstham Police Neighbourhood Panel meeting will be held on Wednesday 14th July at 7.30pm in the Merstham Community Facility, 44 Portland Drive.
The Merstham Neighbourhood Panel is your opportunity as residents to meet with your Local Councillors, Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team and other Local Representatives to discuss issues or concerns you may have.

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New Government moves quickly on local planning issues

The new Government has made key announcements in the past few weeks which have started to shift the balance of power in local planning decisions back towards local residents.

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Merstham Dog day to combat dog fouling and strays

In response to concerns raised by local residents about the issue of dog fouling and stray dogs in the Merstham area, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, along with Surrey Police and Raven Housing Trust, have arranged “Happy Healthy Dogs”, a special advice and awareness raising day, to combat the issue.

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Council triumphs twice in Recycling Awards

Reigate & Banstead emerged from last Thursday’s Achievement in Recycling Awards with two awards, beating off competition from far larger organisations in its bid to have the recycling achievements of local residents recognised in these national awards.
The council won the Recycling Partnership Award, beating Tesco and Cardiff City Council and the Council’s Recycling Officer, Lizzy Jones, also won a Recycling Champion award.

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Police Appeal following Merstham distraction burglary

Merstham police are appealing for witnesses following distraction burglary at an elderly lady’s house in Merstham. The incident happened at 4.40pm on, Saturday, 1 May, when the a man posing as a plumber told the 81-year-old victim he needed to check the taps and water supply to prevent her neighbour’s property from flooding.

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Merstham Neighbourhood Panel – Wed 19th May

The next Merstham Police Neighbourhood Panel meeting will be held on Wednesday 19th May at 7.30pm in the Merstham Community Facility, 44 Portland Drive.
The Merstham Neighbourhood Panel is your opportunity as residents to meet with your Local Councillors, Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team and other Local Representatives to discuss issues or concerns you may have.

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Cllr Graeme Crome re-elected in Merstham

Cllr Graeme Crome re-elected to represent Merstham on Reigate & Banstead Borough Council. Graeme received 1,631 votes with his closest rival, Lib Dem Roger Peerless receiving 1,166 votes.

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