Funding agreements have been finalised with the 12 voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) organisations that will receive a share of the Council’s Strategic Grants Fund 2026 to 2028. The Fund, which contributes towards core costs for VCFS organisations working to support residents, helps us to achieve our vision of a council that ‘enables our communities to thrive and provides support for those in need’ (as set out in the  2025 - 2030 Corporate Plan). Three organisations are receiving Strategic Grants funding for the first time - African Community in Surrey and Sussex, Surrey Welfare Rights Unit and The Include Project. Organisations received a minimum of £5,000.

Priory Park and Redhill Memorial Park have once again received the prestigious Green Flag Award, which sets the benchmark for well-managed parks and green spaces, and recognises their importance for people’s wellbeing and quality of life. Congratulations to our Greenspaces team who care for these parks and keep up the high standards that we can all enjoy. Priory Park was praised by the judges as welcoming, well-used and secure; and they highlighted the wide range of community facilities, including the refurbished cafe and tennis courts. In addition to the refurbished tennis courts, Memorial Park's new and improved outdoor gym and trim trail are now open for use too, so there's plenty to enjoy there too.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has recognised 55 local heroes for going over and beyond in their selfless service to the community.

The awards which took place at the Town Hall recognised individuals and in some cases groups of individuals, for their exemplary volunteering service in five categories including Young Volunteer Award (one winner), Individual Volunteer Award (20 winners), Individual Trustee Award (eight winners), Volunteer Team Award (14 winners), and Long Services Award (12 winners).

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. Headliners include Blur drummer, Dave Rowntree; 80s Ska band, Potato 5; and author of the Rivers of London series, Ben Aaronovitch.

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

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.