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National Fraud Initiative 2026
 

National Fraud Initiative 2026

As a Council we're legally required to protect the public funds we administer and may share information we are given with other organisations responsible for auditing or administering public funds.

This involves councils and other public bodies taking part in a data matching exercise conducted by the Public Sector Fraud Authority, which helps to prevent and detect fraud.

This data matching exercise is legally required under Part 6 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and is subject to a Code of Practice.

 
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Community Asset Support Scheme grants open for applications
 

A new Community Asset Support Scheme is now open, providing up to £200,000 of grant funding to support improvements to community assets across the borough.

The scheme offers grants of between £3,000 and £20,000 to voluntary, community and not-for-profit organisations to make practical, lasting improvements to community assets that they own or hold on a long-term lease. These could include facilities such as village halls, sports pavilions, scout huts and green spaces that support local people and bring communities together.

 

The funding forms part of the Community Asset Transfer and Support Programme, approved in September 2025.

 

Applications close at 5pm on 2 November 2026.

 

Members are encouraged to share details of the scheme with eligible organisations in their wards. As part of the assessment process, Ward Councillors will be invited to provide comments on applications relating to assets in their areas.

 

Further information: Full details about the scheme, including guidance, eligibility criteria and the application process, can be found at Community Asset Transfer and Support Programme | Community Asset Transfer and Support Programme | Reigate and Banstead

 
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Help us spread the word about our Local Plan consultation
 

The first consultation on our new Local Plan launched on 14 September and we would be grateful if Members could help spread the word to residents, businesses and community groups in their respective wards. The ‘scoping consultation’ runs for six weeks until 5pm on 26 October. It gives people the opportunity to share their views on what the plan should focus on and seeks feedback on a range of topics, including housing, the local economy, transport, community infrastructure, climate change, the natural environment, heritage and health and wellbeing.

 

The easiest way to take part is online. The consultation materials are also available to view at the Town Hall, Reigate and borough libraries, together with hard copy surveys to pick up. Please share our social media posts, and we have posters and flyers you can share, available from the Planning Policy team. 

 
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Mayoralty
 

 
 
Mayor's schedule
 

Thursday 15 October

  • 9.45am: Banstead Health Fair, Leisure Centre Preston Manor Road Tadworth KT20 5FB
  • 5.45pm: Merstham Park School Celebration Awards Evening (Deputy Mayor), Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham RH1 3PU

Friday 16 October

  • 12.30pm: Age Concern MRR AGM, Weldon Way Merstham RH1 3QB

Saturday 17 October

  • 12pm: Cars & Coffee - Charity Car wash, Woodhatch Community Centre Whitebeam Drive Reigate RH2 7LS
  • 1pm: Roberts fine Jewellery, Belfry Centre, Station Road Redhill RH1 1ST

Thursday 22 October

  • 10.30am: Surrey County RBL Poppy Appeal, Army Training Centre Pirbright, GU24 0QQ

Monday 26 October

  • 8pm: Reigate Photographic society talk, Reigate Community Centre High Street Reigate RH2 9AE

Wednesday 28 October

  • 2pm: Tattenhams Community Library Prize Giving for Summer Reading Challenge, Tattenham Crescent Epsom KT18 5NU

Thursday 29 October

  • 12pm: Reigate Beaumont Care Home Long Service Award, Colley Lane Reigate RH2 9JB
  • 6pm: Banstead Art Group Annual Exhibition, Banstead Community Hall Park Road Banstead SM7 3AJ
  • 7.15pm: Annual Cranston Lecture, St. Marys Church Chart Lane Reigate RH2 7RN
 
 
Upcoming Civic and fundraising events
 

GT Clean Charity & Community Day - Saturday 17th October

GT Clean will be raising funds for MYTI, one of the chosen charities of The Mayor of the Borough of Reigate & Banstead

 

Remembrance Services – Sunday 8th November

Remembrance services will be held in Banstead, Horley and Redhill.

Redhill (Shaw's Corner War Memorial)

The Civic Party will gather from 10.15am in the Redhill United Reformed Church Hall, with the procession moving off to the War Memorial for the service commencement at 10.55am.

Banstead War Memorial

The parade will muster at 10.15am at The Horseshoe car park, next to Banstead Library. The parade route will march along Banstead High Street to the War Memorial, arriving by 10.55am for the service.

Horley War Memorial Gardens

The parade will assemble outside the Constitutional Club on Albert Road at 10.20am.

Led by the Redhill Corps of Drums Band, the parade will proceed to the War Memorial Gardens for a 10.58am service.

 

Wreath Making workshop – Wednesday 25th November

Guests are invited to join the Mayor and Mayoress for an afternoon of festive Christmas Wreath Making workshop in aid of the charities, Age Concern MRR and the MYTI Youth Club.

The Wreath Making workshop is taking place on Wednesday 25th November 2-4pm at the Town Hall. So, whether you are an experienced crafter or a complete beginner, all materials and expert guidance will be provided.

Tickets are £50 and include glass of prosecco & mince pies

 

Behind the Lens with Royal Photographer Arthur Edwards – Friday 4th December

Residents are also warmly invited to a special event of chat and photography in aid of Age Concern MRR and the MYTI Youth Club. The event will be hosted by acclaimed Sun Newspaper, photographer Arthur Edwards MBE who will share an exclusive behind-the-scenes talk about his long career, capturing impactful photos of the British Royal family over the years.

This event will take place on Friday 4th December 2-4pm in the Town Hall. Tickets are £25 and include afternoon tea

 
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The Mayor's Charities
 

                       

 
 

If you have any questions or queries please 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 

 
National Fraud Initiative 2026
 
 
Community Asset Support Scheme grants open for applications
 
 
Help us spread the word about our Local Plan consultation
 
 
Mayor's schedule
 
 
Upcoming Civic and fundraising events
 
 
The Mayor's Charities
 
 
Upcoming Meetings
 
 
Member training recordings
 
 
LGA Councillor Personal Safety Training – dates for your diary
 
 
RBBC News
 
 
Surrey County Council News
 
 
Other News
Upcoming Meetings
 

Date

 

Start Time

Committee

Thursday, 1st October, 2026

7.30 pm

Council

Thursday, 8th October, 2026

7.30 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Tuesday, 13th October, 2026

7.00 pm

CANCELLED - Employment Committee

Wednesday, 21st October, 2026

7.30 pm

Extraordinary Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Wednesday, 28th October, 2026

7.30 pm

MOVED - Planning Committee

 
 
 
Member training
 
Member training recordings
 

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

Please use password ‘Democracy’ to access.

 
 
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. 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

 
News sites
 
 
 
 
 
 

Member resources

 

Aggressive incident report form - My Reigate and Banstead

 

Privacy Notice for Councillors

 

LGA Online Learning Modules and Workbooks - Resource for Members

 

Modern.Gov - Accessing Documents Online video guide

 

How Members can contact the Council

Councillor Information Pack

 

Year book