Maidenbower Benefit Fraudster Given Fine and Community Service

A woman from Maidenbower pleaded guilty at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 18th December to two counts of benefit fraud after hiding her living arrangements from the council.

She admitted failing to declare she was living with her partner (now her husband) and fraudulently claiming £8,800 in benefits.

The court heard that the couple set up home together in March 2012 and between them had a significant income which they chose to hide so they could continue to claim Housing and Council Tax benefit.

The woman was sentenced to 80 hours community work and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £60 victim surcharge. The council have also taken steps to recover the overpayment.

Routes agreed for next year’s RideLondon-Surrey Cycling Events

The routes for next year’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey cycling events have been agreed by Surrey County Council.

The Cabinet today agreed the routes after asking local parish, borough, district and county councillors for feedback they also decided to hold the event for another four years.

Prudential RideLondon-Surrey will officially reveal the 2014 routes early next year once any final changes are made.

Tandridge awards for contributions to the Community

Chairman of the council, councillor Beverley Connolly is awarding Tandridge Chairman’s award for those who have made a significant or outstanding contribution to the community. She is looking for three community champions.

The awards include, Community Champion, Community Partner and the chairman awards for excellence

The closing date for entries is 7 February 2014. For more information on how to nominate someone for the award visit the website.

www.tandridge.gov.uk/chairmansawards

Sussex Police to Launch Operation Cranberry

Operation Cranberry will once again be dedicated to responding to reports of domestic violence this Christmas.

Sussex Police Officers will be equipped with body worn video cameras to help secure vital evidence.

Last year, police in Sussex were called to 982 incidents of reported domestic abuse, an increase from 643 the previous year. 219 were subsequently recorded as involving specific criminal offences.

More details here:
http://www.sussex.police.uk/whats-happening/latest/news-stories/2013/12/18/sussex-police-to-mount-special-anti-domestic-abuse-patrols-over-holiday-period