WGBRA ENDEAVOURS TO KEEP THE WEBSITE UP TO DATE REGARDING CURRENT ISSUES

WOODMANSTERNE MAY QUEEN
There will be a meeting on Thursday 27th November 2025 in the church hall, Chipstead Way at 7.30pm to discuss the future of this event.


COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE REVIEW (CGR)

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has started a Community Governance Review

(CGR). This review will consider local governance arrangements throughout the Borough.  

Following the recent survey the creation of a new parish covering most of the north of the borough, called Banstead and The Villages Council has been proposed.  To have your say regarding this proposal click here.


Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Government confirms two unitary councils will replace the current 12 in Surrey.  
East Surrey will cover the areas of Reigate & Banstead; Elmbridge; Epsom and Ewell; Mole Valley and Tandridge.
West Surrey will cover the areas of Guildford; Runnymede; Spelthorne; Surrey Heath; Waverley and Woking.
Elections for the new shadow unitary authorities will be in May 2026, with new authorities expected to become operational in May 2027.
For more information click here.


BANSTEAD FIRE STATION

The fire station will remain for a further year in Banstead.


Transport for London (TFL) Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) London-wide on 29 August 2023. Drivers of non-compliant vehicles would pay £12.50 per day to drive within Greater London.


LOCAL FOOD BANK COLLECTIONS:  Every Thursday 11am to 1pm at Chipstead Rugby Club by The Meads carpark, CR5 3SB.  For more information click here.



Proposed new hospital for Sutton
To have you say about the above proposal plus the future of Epsom and St Helier hospitals go to www.improvinghealthcaretogether.org.uk.


Reigate and Banstead 2025. 
This is the council's draft plan for the next five years covering topics like housing, the environment, community safety, open spaces, towns and villages, leisure and wellbeing.  To complete a survey go to www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/rbbc 2025.  Plan adopted by council January 2020.


Reigate and Banstead Development Management Plan (DMP) 
The above plan was adopted by the council on 26th September 2019. The plan can be viewed at the council offices in Reigate, in local libraries or online at www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/dmp.


Church Hall Car Park
This car park is primarily for Church Hall users and Churchgoers.  Short term use by others is acceptable during the week but long term parking and Sunday football club parking is not. 

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