Keep the kids (aged 5-11) entertained with a range of virtual activities this Easter, such as a dance and drama workshop based on the World's Worst Teachers, a sign language session or a fitness class. Take a look at the schedule, prices and how to book on our website.

There's also an opportunity for the kids to unleash their creative side (and be in with a chance of winning a £50 Hobbycraft voucher) by entering The Mayor's Art Competition. Terms and conditions can be found on our website. Closing date for entries is 23 April.

We’re making great headway on our Marketfield Way development in Redhill, with the cinema starting to take shape and work to build the shops and homes beginning soon. Read the latest issue of our quarterly newsletter now - and sign up to receive future issues direct to your inbox - on our website.

You can also keep up-to-date by following VINCI’s dedicated project Twitter feed: @marketfieldway.

Outdoor sporting facilities including tennis courts, outdoor gyms, skate parks and multi-use games areas are back open, along with the Priory Park play area. Please continue to use these spaces safely and keep your distance from those outside your household.

We hope you enjoy using our parks and open spaces to catch up with friends and loved ones. Remember to take your litter away with you and if you’re taking the dog, please bag and bin any dog poo. You can use the litter bins for both so there are no rubbish excuses!

Our town centres are being cleaned and tidied ahead of the potential return of businesses and shoppers from Monday 12 April. We're also hoping to reopen our leisure centres in Horley, Tadworth and Redhill from this date, too, for individual exercise or with your household group.

Once we have received confirmation from the Government that this stage is going ahead on this date, we will communicate further information. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels. 

Our collection crews will be working as usual on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Please remember to put out your correct bins by 6am in the morning on your usual day. We make every effort to complete all scheduled rounds over the bank holidays, but if we cannot complete your collection, please leave your bins at the boundary of your property and we will return the next working day. You can check your bin collections dates here.

We are on the first step of the Government's four-step roadmap out of lockdown. From 29 March, the stay at home rule is lifted, although many restrictions remain in place. People should continue to work from home where possible and minimise the number of journeys they take. No domestic or foreign holidays.

Up to six people or two households can now meet outside, including in private gardens. Outdoor sports facilities, such as tennis courts and basketball courts, have reopened, and organised outdoor sports can take place. The advice to shield also ends on 31 March.

More than 450,000 people have received their first dose of the vaccine as part of the Surrey Heartlands vaccination programme. If you are over 50, have a learning disability, are at high risk of getting coronavirus, or care for someone who is, then you can book your vaccine now. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family and your community.

If you need to self-isolate to help stop the virus, you may be worried about how you'll cope. Whether you need food or medication delivered, emotional support, or with your caring responsibilities - there is help available. If you are struggling financially, you may be eligible for a £500 Test and Trace Support Payment.

Around one in three people infected with Covid-19 have no symptoms but can still pass it on. Symptom-free tests are a good way to identify positive cases so people don't spread the virus unknowingly. Twice weekly tests are now available for anyone over the age of 16 who lives, works or studies in Surrey at one of the Targeted Testing sites (such as The Harlequin and participating pharmacies). If you’re in the same household, childcare bubble or support bubble as a pupil or someone who works in a school or college, you can also order a test to collect or be delivered.

Census Day has now passed but there is still time to be included. It's important all of us fill in our census forms and it's a legal requirement to take part. If you need help, there are support services to help you. Visit www.census.gov.uk or call 0800 141 2021.

Southern Building Control Partnership - a shared local authority service for Reigate & Banstead, Tandridge and Mole Valley - has been working successfully for over three years and has recently updated its website content for residents. The team are all local and work to ensure that relevant building projects are safe for our residents to live in, supporting them through the building control process from start to finish. To contact the team, email theteam@southernbcp.co.uk or call 0330 0249355.