http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/ Tandridge District Council News RSS Feed - This feed can be used free of charge for personal or non-commercial purposes only. en-gb Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:49:33 GMT Copyright: (C) 2010 Tandridge District Council, http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/ http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/system/images/tdc/logo1.gif http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/ http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=532 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=532 A dramatic short film illustrating the dangers young drivers face when subject to peer pressure goes live on the web this week. The viral film can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk0SJTn2DcI The film, just one minute 20 seconds... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:49:33 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=531 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=531 On Wednesday 10 March at Redhill Magistrates' Court, Michael Foster, formerly of King Henry's Drive, New Addington pleaded guilty to flytipping. He was fined £500 and £15 for the victim support fund, as well as ordered to pay the Council... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:12:20 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=529 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=529 Speeding motorists in Surrey now have the opportunity to go back to the classroom to refresh their driving skills - rather than picking up a £60 fine and three penalty points on their licence. The courses will be offered to drivers caught... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:24:49 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=528 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=528 To increase recycling, Tandridge District Council is introducing Recycle on the Go litter bins at four train stations, as part of a six month trial. The recycling bins, which have separate slots for cardboard and paper, will be available at... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:50:21 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=527 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=527 All Tandridge residents and businesses will receive an A to Z of services leaflet with their council tax or business rates bill. The 2010 A to Z contains key district and county telephone numbers, as well as other useful numbers for local... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:22:37 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=526 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=526 All residents and businesses will receive a copy of the Council's leaflet Your guide to Tandridge with their council tax or business rates information. The guide has details about places to visit, as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes in the... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:20:45 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=525 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=525 On Friday 19 February at Redhill Magistrates' Court, housing tenant Dionne Bakewell, of Wolfs Wood, Oxted was disqualified from keeping a dog for five years, ordered to destroy one of her dogs and to re-home another dog. She also has to pay a... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:32:06 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=524 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=524 At last night's Council meeting it was agreed the district's council tax increase would be just £4.69 for the whole year, for a Band D property. This is an increase of around 9 pence a week and gives a Band D Council Tax level of... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=523 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=523 The latest British Crime Survey* shows public confidence in Surrey in how police and councils are dealing with anti-social behaviour and crime is top in the country. As part of the survey, residents were asked if they thought police and local... Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:56:33 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=522 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=522 Good hygiene is good for business is a new national campaign launched by the Food Standards Agency. To support this, Tandridge District Council's Environmental Health Officers are encouraging small retail and catering businesses to take... Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:16:15 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=521 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=521 A new advertising campaign to challenge the attitudes of teenagers to violence and abuse in relationships has been launched by the Home Office.The adverts send a strong message to 13 to 18 year olds, highlighting the signs and consequences of... Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:25:28 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=520 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=520 Surrey's residents are being invited to a question time event to have their say on the future of the county. Have your say is being held on 25 March 7-9pm at Dorking Halls. The debate will feature a panel made up of key Surrey public and... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:04:25 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=519 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=519 Tandridge District Council's Environmental Health Team is running low cost Chartered Institute of Environmental Health accredited Food Hygiene courses for businesses. The Supervising Food Safety in Catering (Level Three) three day course is... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:50:12 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=518 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=518 Every year fly-tipping costs Tandridge council tax payers £60,000 to remove. The Council investigates every fly-tipping incident, but sometimes more information is needed. A special fly-tipping appeals page has been set up on the Council's... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:47:28 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=517 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=517 Over 1200 school children from the Tandridge and Reigate & Banstead areas will learn vital safety lessons when they attend the Junior Citizen event from 1 to 12 March, being held at the TS Arc Royal in Redhill. The event is funded by the... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:44:22 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=516 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=516 A new internet safety campaign is offering parents and young people tips on how to stay safe online The new Click Clever, Click Safe campaign aims to provide parents with practical, simple and easy to remember tips so they can help their... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:40:36 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=515 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=515 The OFT and Trading Standards have launched 'Scams Awareness Month' and want the public to submit scam letters, emails, texts or websites via the Scamnesty website. Don't get caught out - follow these tips: Free anti-virus software: Web... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:21:28 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=514 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=514 The striking image of a devastated young boy is the focus of a Surrey-wide campaign tackling speeding. "Ben" is the first single issue campaign of the Drive SMART initiative, launched last September by Surrey County Council and... Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:48:48 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=513 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=513 A new strategy that could help to reduce the number of smokers and stop young people from taking up the habit has been welcomed by Surrey's tobacco control specialists. Over 80,000 people die in England every year from smoking related disease and... Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:44:26 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=511 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=511 To help ease the congestion caused by the roadworks in Lingfield, the Council has agreed to waive parking charges in Gun Pit Road Car Park. This means parking will be free all day, while the roadworks are being carried out. Surrey County Council... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:23:18 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=510 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=510 Surrey Fire & Rescue is reminding residents the cold weather has not yet released its icy grip, forecasting more burst pipes and calls for assistance to come. With an increasing demand for help during this snowy and icy period, it's... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:02:31 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=509 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=509 On behalf of the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Capita is recruiting staff to work on the 2011 Census. If you or anyone you know can spare some time to help gather information about your area visit www.censusjobs.co.uk for more... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:45:52 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=503 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=503 Councillor Glynis Whittle is this year's Chairman of Tandridge District Council. "It has been six amazing months since I was elected as the Chairman of the Council for 2009-2010. In that time my husband Brendan and I have attended many... Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:31:33 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=502 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=502 Staff at Tandridge District Council have offered to forego a pay rise next year, to help the Council achieve savings, while protecting the quality of services to residents and businesses. An original two year pay deal was negotiated before the... Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:04:16 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=501 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=501 Tandridge's Environmental Health Team is supporting the Food Standards Agency Christmas food safety advertising campaign, which has the following three key messages about the preparation and cooking of turkey: Don't wash it - you don't need to... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:06:59 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=409 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=409 If you develop a fever or high temperature (over 38°C) and flu like symptoms - headache, runny nose, sore throat, aching muscles, diarrhoea or vomiting - you may have flu. For most people it can be treated using over the counter remedies.... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT