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.  

Photo credit:  Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH)

Last month five children, treated by Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH), joined the annual children’s Magical Taxi Tour to Disneyland. 

The children, who were selected for their courage in the face of chronic illnesses, embarked on a three-day journey to Disneyland Paris in a convoy of more than 90 London taxis.  They were escorted by the City of London Police, Gendarmerie Nationale and other emergency services.

The event is organised by the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers; it’s now in its 30th year and this is the 7th year that SASH has participated, with the dedicated hospital team ensuring their children’s safety throughout the trip.  All drivers volunteer their time and vehicles.