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Local Football Update

Crawley Town drew 1-1 against Wycombe Wanderers at the Broadfield Stadium on Saturday.  The Reds are still in the relegation zone in the League One table but have moved up to 21st place. 

Dorking Wanderers remain top of the National League South.  Dorking won 1-0 away to Welling United.

Borough and District Council Tax Increase Agreed at 2.99%

Both Reigate and Banstead, and Tandridge District Councils have agreed an increase of 2.99% for their share of council tax for 2025 to 26. 

A typical band D property in Reigate and Banstead will pay £267.87 per year; residents who live in Horley or Salfords and Sidlow will pay a little extra for their services. 

Tandridge District Council’s share of council tax for a Band D property will increase to £252.32 per year. 

Earlier this month, Crawley Borough Council also announced that it will raise its share of council tax by 2.99%.

Crawley bus station improvements approved by council

Plans for major improvements to Crawley bus station and its adjoining streets have been approved.

The application for phase one the regeneration was given the nod during a council planning meeting on Monday.

The changes will include 11 redesigned bus stops and new shelters down the centre of the site, as well as the relocation of bus parking.

The roundabout at the junction of The Broadway will be adapted to allow for longer buses.

 

Surrey rules out becoming single ‘mega-authority’

Council leaders across Surrey have ruled out making the county a single “mega-authority”.

An agreement was reached during a meeting on Friday attended by leaders from all 11 district and borough councils.

Elections have been postponed until at least 2026 after the government confirmed Surrey is part of devolution plans.

The council leaders could now look at how to split the county into two or three smaller council areas with the potential for an elected Surrey mayor.