West Sussex County Council is joining others from across the South East to create the country’s largest local authority fostering partnership.

The partnership is hoped to increase the number of foster carers across the region.

With over 11,000 children in care across the South East, and fewer than 3,000 approved foster carers, there is an urgent need to find more.

The new hub will ensure prospective foster carers have access to all support in one place.

Those interested in fostering can also contact the regional hub directly to speak to a member of the recruitment team by calling 0300 131 2797.

Refurbishments on Lingfield Fire station will now start before the end of the summer.

The work had been due to start earlier this year, along with overhauls for Chobham and Reigate’s buildings.

As well as the second vehicle bay, Lingfield will also get better facilities to handle contaminants, a new gym and a space to allow more community work.

Lingfield’s crew and vehicles will be temporarily relocated to Oxted, which is being funded by Surrey County Council.

A man from Crawley has been found guilty the murder of a 32-year-old, Holly Sanchez.

31-year-old, Ryan Evans murdered Ms Sanchez last May while he was on bail.

Ms Sanchez’s family payed tribute to her and hoped that her case raises awareness of how quickly domestic violence can have fatal consequences.

A project has been set up to help residents recognise and report anti social behaviour in Redhill.

Safer Redhill brings together the Council, Surrey Police and YMCA East Surrey with local residents and businesses.

It has been putting in place new safety measures alongside community activities. This includes targeted youth outreach work by YMCA East Surrey with the touring ‘Y bus’, and ASB training for council officers and Street Pastors.

The Council and Surrey Police have secured Safer Streets funding for Redhill which will pay for activity until March next year.