Volunteer Award Nominations Now Open and Cancellation of Race Night
Wednesday 15 April – nominations to open for the Reigate & Banstead Volunteer Awards
Nominations open this week for the 2026 awards. Residents can be nominated in 5 categories: young volunteer, individual volunteer, trustee volunteer, team volunteers, and long service volunteers. Nominations will close on Friday 29 May and winners will be invited to an awards ceremony at the Town Hall on Friday 17 July. To nominate please visit: Reigate and Banstead Volunteer Awards - My Reigate and Banstead
Friday 17 April – Race Night fundraiser
It is with regret that the planned Race Night fundraiser has been cancelled. If you have already purchased tickets, please contact the Mayor’s office to arrange a refund.
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Upcoming online session focused on 21st Century Councillors, 22 April
The upcoming session 21st Century Councillors, Wednesday 22 April; 1-2pm is open to all councillors.
The focus of this session is on Professor Catherine Mangan's research into The 21st Century Councillor - Revisited and she will discuss her research which looks at the changing roles undertaken by councillors and the associated support and development needs.
Sign up here.
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All Member Training: Effective Councillor/ Officer Relations - 23 April 2026, 6.30pm
You are invited to this Teams training session on Effective Councillor and Officer Relations on Thursday 23 April from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. The training will be facilitated by Bethan Evans, an independent governance trainer and consultant who works with councils across England and Wales.
Beth will lead an interactive and fast paced session looking at the importance of effective relations between councillors and officers in a well-run council. We will explore the particular challenges of the period of local government reorganisation and the issues which will arise over the next year. Beth will draw on the new guidance from the LGA on Member/Officer Protocols including the principles of:
- Ethical conduct
- Mutual respect and trust
- Clear and well-understood roles and responsibilities
- Visible leadership
All Members have been sent an Outlook invitation and Teams link. We look forward to seeing you there!
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