A conference held by Surrey Police has highlighted the help available for those trapped in controlling and coercive relationships.

The Force’s campaign entitled “Our relationship is give and take” encourages victims, family and professionals to recognise the signs of psychological and emotional abuse, and to have the confidence to come forward.

If you or someone you know is trapped in a controlling relationship you can call Surrey’s Domestic Abuse helpline on 01483 776822. If an emergency, dial 999.

Plans have been approved by Surrey County Council for Horley’s Library to be relocated.

The library which is currently on Victoria Road will be moved to the centre of the town for a more accessible location.

The Library will be a similar size to the current one and will be fully refurbished, modern and made user friendly.

Horley is another town i the country to benefit from new town centre libraries.

From 1 June it will be easier, cleaner and cheaper for Reigate & Banstead residents to recycle food waste following changes allowing them to line their silver kitchen food waste bins with plastic bags or liners.

By providing more options for lining the caddies, it’s hoped that more residents will be encouraged to separate out food waste from their general rubbish and to recycle more of it.

The council can take food waste in plastic bags but cannot accept any other packaging, nor should residents use black bin liners as these may be mistaken for general rubbish and not recycled.