From 10am on Monday 2 December, residents with low incomes can apply online for a small grant from the government’s Tandridge Household Support Fund.

The Council has contributed an additional £54,000 from its own resources to the government fund, ensuring as many households as possible receive support.

Residents can apply online at www.tandridge.gov.uk/supportfund or call 01883 722000. The application period runs for two weeks, closing at 11.59pm on Sunday 15 December.

Grants are available to households even if they have received a grant from this fund before. Successful applicants will receive their payments after the Christmas holidays.

Eligible households without children will receive £125.
Eligible households with children under 19 will receive £225.

To apply, residents must upload three bank statements (from September to November 2024) showing all transactions otherwise the application will be rejected. Those applying by phone will need to bring their documents to the Council Offices in Oxted.

Councillor Catherine Sayer, Leader of the Council, said: “This fund is here to provide crucial support for those most in need, even if they have applied before.”

Photo credit:  Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is trialling new Smart Stand technology to manage aircraft turns.

The trial is being run with easyJet and allows aircraft turns to be performed from a central control room, record turn events automatically and apply AI when the plane is ready to leave. 

The Airport says the Smart Stand can improve turn around time and maintain punctuality, by enabling jet bridge operators to manage aircraft turns without having to attend every arriving aircraft. 

The first live trial took place in May and is expected to run until next summer.

West Sussex County Council is inviting residents and road users in Horsham to share their feedback on transport issues on two main roads and one junction in the town.

Rusper Road, Guildford Road, and the North Parade/Wimblehurst Road Junction are all up for potential improvements.

The aim is to help ease the flow of traffic, make conditions safer, and encourage walking, cycling and use of public transport.

Residents can share their feedback by completing an online survey before 11:55pm on 14 January 2025. It available on the West Sussex County Council website.