A Japanese organisation has visited Crawley

They visited the town last week to hear how the council and local businesses are working to develop the area.

Three members of the Japan Foundation for Regional Vitalization visited the Town Hall on Friday 17 January for a presentation and a meeting with the Mayor.
The visitors spoke to the Mayor of Crawley- Councillor Bob Burgess, and presented him with a donation for his chosen charity Outreach 3 Way. In return they received a plaque of Crawley’s coat of arms.

The Foundation is visiting the UK and Germany as part of a study into work and projects contributing to regional development. Crawley was the first stop on their mission

Crawley MP Henry Smith has got behind a rehabilitation revolution for young offenders.

Almost three quarters of young offenders return to crime when they are released and Justice Secretary Chris Grayling says this must change.

Currently, young offenders only spend on average 12 hours a week in education.

Under new proposals this would be more than doubled to give young offenders much more time in the classroom or workshop to help them develop the skills they need to turn their back on crime.

Missing Schoolgirl Found

A Schoolgirl who had been missing for ten days when the police issued an appeal, has been found safe and well

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of child abduction after the 14 year old was seen getting into a black car at Haywards Heath train station on tuesday the 7th January.

The police wish to thank the public for helping to find her.

£50,000 from the community improvements Fund has been awarded to 15 schemes by Surrey County Council

A scout hall expansion in Reigate was one of the schemes to be awarded the cash, projects that have previously benefited include a community shop at Strood Green

Council Leader, David Hodge said these schemes are a great example of council and residents working together and provide lasting improvement to communities