Photos credit: Geoff Rogers
As you may have heard on last week’s local news, good causes across the South East have this year received a quarter of a million pounds from Gatwick Airport Community Trust.
Susy Radio is pleased to announce that it is one of the 100 recipients; the grant has enabled the community radio station, run by volunteers to equip our new studios. Other groups which received funding include St Catherine’s Hospice, Jigsaw South East, and Sal’s Shoes.
The Gatwick Airport Community Trust is funded by the Airport and has been providing support for charities and groups for two decades.
Photo credit: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
The Executive of Reigate and Banstead Borough Council has approved a recommendation to stop the current arts and cultural activities at The Harlequin Theatre and Cinema.
This means the Harlequin’s staff will be reduced to a core team of two to three staff who will instead work on developing the business case for a medium term cultural offer.
The theatre closed last September on a temporary basis after the discovery of RAAC concrete in the building but the problem is more extensive than first envisaged. A long-term decision regarding the Harlequin in the Warwick Quadrant will depend on the outcome of further RAAC survey work.
The Council plans to hold an event in the Autumn to hear views from the community.
Photo credit: Surrey Fire and Rescue Service
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has proposed seven changes across the county in a new plan which looks at how resources are deployed to meet risk and demand.
One of the proposals is to relocate the fire engine and crew at Banstead Fire Station to Godstone Fire Station. Chief Fire Officer, Dan Quin says the lease at Banstead’s site ends next year and is not fit for purpose.
Further proposals have been made for the West of Surrey including a review of the specialist vehicles and equipment, where they are located, and whether they need to invest in new technology.
You can read the consultation and give feedback on the proposals at surreysays.co.uk/sfrs/crmp.
