Pic credit:  Solum Regeneration.  View of the proposed development from Marketfield Way.

Plans for a high rise tower block in Redhill town centre have been rejected at the planning stage.  Reigate and Banstead Borough Council’s Planning Committee voted against the development last week. 

The proposal would have seen 255 new homes and the redevelopment of Redhill railway station.  Over 2,000 letters of objection were sent.   As well as the height of the tower blocks, complaints included the loss of 40 car parking spaces at the station and potential congestion around Redstone Hill.  Jan Sharman, Vice Chair of East Redhill Residents’ Association told BBC Radio Surrey that the decision is “a massive relief”.  

Development Director at Solum Regeneration, Andrew Atkins says he is “disappointed”, will be reviewing the decision and considering next steps.

Audio credit:  BBC Radio Surrey

Pictures credit:  Solum Regeneration

Above:  View of the proposed development from Princess Way

A Susy Radio newsreader is about to get hot under the collar!  

David Walker will be facing his fears as he attempts to walk across burning coals next month to raise funds for a Sutton based hospice.  David, who’s never been shy when it comes to unusual events having undertaken wingwalking and aerobatic flying before, says this is something he’s always wanted to achieve and now he has the opportunity, whilst raising funds for a good cause too.

The hospice only receives 25% funding from the NHS and relies heavily on donations; it needs to raise over £4 million a year to keep its doors open.

Photo:  Susy Radio News presenter, David Walker

David’s Just Giving page can be found here:  David Walker’s Just Giving Page.

The Safer Redhill Partnership has received further funding of £1,000,000 from the Home Office. The ‘hotspot’ funding will allow police to maintain uniformed patrols in the town and take strong action where needed.

Funds of £265,000 were awarded last Autumn to the Safer Redhill Partnership from the government’s Safer Streets fund; this saw the launch of the YMCA’s Y Bus for targeted youth outreach work and additional lighting in Memorial Park. 

Photo credit: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. The YMCA’s ‘Y-Bus’.

A new campaign, expanding on a trial during the summer, encourages local people to be part of the solution for tackling anti social behaviour by reporting it.  From this month, the campaign can be seen on posters, banners and digi screens throughout the town centre.