Members Bulletin 30 July 2026

New Information

Member Training Recordings

The following recordings from recent training sessions are available to all Members to view using the links below. Please use password ‘Democracy’ to access.

Training recordings are saved in the Member Learning & Development web folder

LGA Councillor Personal Safety Training – Dates for your diary

The LGA will be hosting a series of expert-led online events on councillor personal safety, handling online abuse, and intimidation. Built specifically around the unique role of an elected member, the session will centre on practical advice and guidance. Full details in the links below.

Staying safe in person as a councillor – 4 November, 2pm

Staying safe online as a councillor – 18 November, 2pm

LGA Guidance on Operation Ford

Protecting councillors and other locally elected representatives from intimidation, harassment, and violence is essential to local democracy. Operation Ford is a new policing provision aiming to strengthen protective security and policing support for councillors, elected mayors, Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and candidates for those roles.

Further information here: Guidance on Operation Ford

Consultation launches on proposed planning controls for small HMOs

A consultation has launched today (30 July) to seek the views of residents, landlords and property owners on proposed planning controls for small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). It will run from 30 July to 24 September 2026. We would be grateful if you could assist us in raising awareness of the consultation with your communities. The proposed Article 4 direction would remove permitted development rights so that properties can no longer be converted into small HMOs (shared homes or bedsits) for three to six residents without a full planning application to enable the conversions and their impact to be properly considered.

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New Local Plan

The ‘notice of intention to commence’ and timetable for our new Local Plan is set to be published tomorrow (31 July 2026). They will be available for residents and others to view on the new Local Plan section of our website at reigate-banstead.gov.uk/local-plan-2044. A copy of the notice and timetable can also be viewed at the Town Hall as well as at the borough’s libraries. People can sign up online to receive future issues of our new Local Plan newsletter for updates on progress and how they can get involved in shaping the plan at reigate-banstead.gov.uk/local-plan-2044, or by emailing planning.policy@reigate-banstead.gov.uk or calling 01737 276178.

Recurring Information

Arts Takeover 2026 line-up is bringing the feel-good factor to Redhill

The line-up for this year’s Arts Takeover has been revealed and it promises to entertain, inspire and surprise visitors to Redhill between 5 and 12 September 2026.

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Help shape the New East Surrey Council brand

Local people can get involved in shaping the brand identity of the new East Surrey Council by completing a short survey by 3 August 2026.

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Residents asked for their views on the Redhill Town Centre Public Space Protection Order

Our public consultation on the Redhill Town Centre Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) runs until Sunday 23 August 2026.

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Town Hall Heritage Open Day

The Town Hall in Reigate is to open its doors to the public for pre-booked tours on Saturday 12 September for Heritage Open Day.

For one day only, come and take a FREE look behind the scenes at the Town Hall and discover its fascinating history as home to many of the community’s public services. The Grade II Listed building, completed in 1901, originally housed the Town Hall, law courts, police and fire stations – the 70-foot former fire station tower still forms the principal exterior feature of the building today.

All tours will be guided. Tours are free but booking is essential. Tours last approximately 40 minutes.

Book now!

Mayoralty

Mayor's Schedule

Friday 31 July

2pm Past Mayor AGM, Town Hall Reigate RH2 0SH

Saturday 1 August

10am Unity Cup semi and finals day, Carrington school

Sunday 2 August

No events

Monday 3 August

No events

Tuesday 4 August

12.30pm 3rd Annivesary of Horley Men's Shed, 120 Victoria Road Horley RH6 7BL
6pm Glow Network Reigate Official Launch, Black Horse Reigate

Wednesday 5 August

2pm St Mary’s Church Holiday at Home Group tour, Reigate Town Hall
6pm Beekeepers Swarm Team award, Reigate Beekeepers Training Apiary

Thursday 6 August

7.20pm We Will Rock You - YESPA, Chequer Mead Theatre and Community Centre De La Warr Road East Grinstead RH19 3BS

The Mayor's Charities

Click here to found out more about MYTI Youth Club

Click here to find out more about Age Concern MRR

If you have any questions or queries then email Mayor@reigate-banstead.gov.uk

To invite the Mayor, use our online form

Follow the Mayor on Instagram @RBBC_Mayor Facebook @RBBCMayor/ Twitter @RBBCMayor

Other Information

Tatton Winter Prints for Sale

Limited edition prints of these are available to purchase for £10 each, with proceeds supporting the Mayor’s chosen charities, Home‑Start East Surrey and I Choose Freedom. To purchase, please contact the Mayor’s Office

Find pictures of the prints here

Healthwatch Surrey 'Making every voice count’

Through 2025 – 2026, 2428 Surrey residents shared their experiences about health and social care with us and 421 people came to our Helpdesk for advice and information.

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