Dunottar School in Reigate faces a new, secure future after becoming a member of United Learning.
Following weeks of uncertainty and an ongoing campaign by Action Group Dunottar Voice, the school’s future is now guaranteed for at least ten years.
One of the first changes to be made is that from September this year the school will welcome boys into Years 7, 9 and the Sixth Form.
A Joint operation between councils and the military is hoping to prevent extreme flooding in Surrey.
Surrey and Tandrige are among the councils working with the military and the environment Agency to prevent the flooding of Kenley waterworks. The site, run by Redhill-based Sutton and East Surrey water, supplies 47,000 homes and would have to close if it were to flood.
Temporary dams and reservoirs are being built.
Neighbouring residents and landowners have already been told of the scheme, which will last until a long term solution is found.
Drivers in Pease Pottage are set to face new speed limits.
Proposals have been made for Horsham Road and Old Brighton Road North and South to have limits of 30 mph; whereas Brighton Road is set to change to 50 mph.
The consultation and objection period is open until 20th March.
Folk legend Julie Felix popped in to David Jay’s Tea Break on Monday 24th February. Her career goes way back to the 1960s where she was a resident guest on ‘The Frost Report’, hosted by Sir David Frost. She’s still performing and David spoke to her about her career and plans.
Proposals for new homes and shops in Merstham are on show from today (Mon 24 Feb) at the Merstham Help Desk in Portland Drive.
It runs until Friday and you’re invited to come along and take a look at the plans.
The proposals include new homes in Purbeck Close and Portland Drive, a new convenience store with 10 flats above it at the Iron Horse site and 3 new shops and community facilities at the Triangle site.
There’s more information on the Merstham Regeneration page on Reigate and Banstead Council’s website.