Gatwick Airport could be expanded, under government growth plans.

The Treasury is looking at whether to approve a second runway at Gatwick,

Chanceller Rachel Reeves, could make an announcement on airports next week in a speech.

The government is due to make a decision on Gatwick airport’s plans for expansion by 27 February.

A family have told of their devastation after losing nearly all their belongings in a huge fire over the weekend.

Simba Chitsatso and his family had to flee from their flat in Horsham, after a fire started in the building below them on Saturday.

People have been donating clothes and school uniforms for the family – and a fundraiser set up by the community has already raised more than £18,500.

Mr Chitsatso, says He is greatful to the community.

Surrey County Council are asking residents to take part in a survey to give their views on the Surrey countryside.

The Council wants to know what locals and visitors value most about the landscape and what they would change.

Surrey County Council owns and manages over 10,000 acres of land.

The survey is open until 30 May.

It’s possible that the Harlequin Theatre in Redhill could take up to five years to reopen.

RAAC Concrete was discovered in the building in 2023.

According to a report by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Reigate and Banstead Borough council who own the property say that the theatre will potentially remain closed until 2030 while they carry out ten million pounds of safety refurbishment work.

The council says it is looking for a range of sites to fulfil the theatre building’s roles, including a cafe, audition spaces and performance venues.

Crawley Borough Council has been working with graffiti artist Julian Johnson to help refresh the much-loved Bewbush Graffiti Cube in Dorsten Square.

The cube, which has been painted three times before, has not seen new artwork since before the pandemic so this is a timely refresh. Julian has been delivering workshops at Bewbush Youth Centre with over 25 children and young people from the club and the Super Siblings group coming up with ideas, themes and drawing to inspire the new artwork.

Crawley Borough Council housing maintenance contractor Wates supported the project by removing the old render and made it ready for the artwork.

Councillor Michael Jones, Leader of Crawley Borough Council, and Councillor Sue Mullins, Cabinet member for Community Engagement and Culture, visited the graffiti cube this week.

This is a much-loved piece of public art here in Bewbush. I was delighted to have been invited to view it and I would like to thank all of the children and young people for their contributions. Julian has been really inspirational.

Councillor Michael Jones

Leader

Crawley Borough Council

This work has really refreshed the cube and it looks great here in Dorsten Square. What a wonderful community project for everyone to get behind. Well done to Julian and all those who attend Bewbush youth centre for showing us such talent.

Councillor Sue Mullin

Cabinet member for Community Engagement and Culture

Crawley Borough Council