A brand-new pump track has been built at the skate park in South Park, Reigate, near Sandcross Lane. Whether you're a BMX rider, mountain biker, or skateboarder... the new site can be used by all sorts of people-powered wheels! The track was created thanks to the help of two £20,000 grants and is now open for all to enjoy!

Volunteer litter-picking group 'Tadworth, Kingswood, Lower Kingswood, Walton & Burgh Heath Litter Pickers' has been shortlisted for the #LitterHeroes prize at the Keep Britain Tidy national awards. The Council nominated the group for the award, which celebrates an outstanding effort by an individual or group that has showed commitment to the local environment.

Our development of a cinema, commercial units and homes in Redhill town centre has hit some important milestones recently. Our latest project newsletter is out now, with updates on progress with the build, what will be happening on site in the new year, employment and procurement and how the VINCI Foundation is supporting local charities.

If you have excess food over the Christmas period, maybe because your plans change at the last minute, you could check on vulnerable neighbours and deliver a tasty treat or give to your local food bank (check festive opening hours) - more information can be found here. The Council also supports community food clubs and offers other food support over the Christmas period.

There are no changes to bin collection days over the Christmas period. Our hard-working crews will be out collecting throughout the festive season! Please continue to leave your bins out for collection as usual.

Sleeping rough is dangerous and difficult at the best of times but exposes people to additional risks during the winter months. If you’re concerned about someone you can report it to alert our outreach service directly.  You can also report by phone 0300 500 091.

We welcome and value everyone’s views as the Council develops its budget for 2022/23. You can give us your feedback from 22 Nov 2021 to 17 Jan 2022. Reigate & Banstead has a strong track record of responsible financial management, and the proposals aim to manage the budget proactively by increasing some budgets and reducing others.

If you or someone you know is looking for a new job locally, check our website for our latest vacancies.

Our garden waste service will be paused during the Christmas period for its two-week annual break. Scheduled collections of garden waste are due to restart from 10 January.

If you're planning to message or call us at the Council over the festive period, remember to check our revised opening hours beforehand. There are also options available if you need to contact us in the event of an emergency.

In a project led by Natural England, a formal boundary review is underway to gather evidence of outstanding natural beauty in areas currently outside of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. They are calling for your local knowledge to help decide if these areas should be designated.

Domestic abuse affects people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities and income levels. And it isn’t always physical - controlling behaviour or emotional pressure are also abusive.  For help and support see Healthy Surrey or ESDAS in East Surrey or call Surrey's Domestic Abuse helpline on 01483 776822 - in an emergency always call 999.

The flu virus kills almost 11,000 people and hospitalises tens of thousands more in England in an average year. It’s more important than ever to get your flu jab this year.

Find out if you're eligible for a free flu vaccine.

Under the Government's Plan B measures, introduced in response to the highly infectious Omicron variant of Covid-19, it is now mandatory to wear a face covering in most indoor settings including shops, theatres, cinemas and on public transport. You should work from home if you can. If you need to continue to go into work, please test regularly using rapid lateral flow tests, to manage your own risk and the risk to others.

Getting your Covid booster vaccine is still the most effective way to protect yourself against the virus and anyone over the age of 18 can book theirs now. If the system is busy, please be patient. Remember, it’s never too late to book your first or second jab. Book all vaccine appointments here.

An NHS Covid Pass is now required to enter certain venues including nightclubs, indoor venues with more than 500 people, and outdoor venues with more than 4,000 people. Find out the latest information and get a Covid Pass here.

You must self-isolate for at least seven days and book a PCR Test if you test positive for Covid. This also applies if you have Covid symptoms and are waiting for the results of a PCR test. If your lateral flow tests continue to test positive on day six and day seven of your isolation, you will need to isolate for the full 10-day period since first testing positive or developing symptoms. If you live with someone who has tested positive, or are identified by NHS Test and Trace as a close contact of someone who has tested positive, you can find the latest rules here.

Covid rates have been extremely high across the borough and Surrey in recent weeks, so let’s do everything we can to prevent transmission of this new variant so we can keep each other safe... Be considerate - Be cautious - Think about the risks. Find out more on the Covid rates where you are here.