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 Thu, 16 May 2013 11:10:02 GMT Copyright: (C) 2013 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=1007 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1007 At Redhill Magistrates Court on Monday 13 May, Caterham Properties Ltd was found guilty, in its absence, of failure to comply with a planning enforcement notice.  The Court imposed the maximum fine of £1000, awarded the Council... Thu, 16 May 2013 11:10:02 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1006 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1006 On 13 May 2013 at Redhill Magistrates’ Court, Raymond O’Connor of Newlands Court, Coulsdon Road, Caterham, pleaded guilty to benefit fraud of £8,466. He was given a two year Conditional Discharge and ordered to pay... Wed, 15 May 2013 08:17:25 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1005 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1005 As part of the roadworks being carried out by the Highways Agency on the M25, between junction 5 and 7, the following night time closures are taking place: Overnight closures on the M25 jct 6 entry slip road to the clockwise carriageway,... Thu, 09 May 2013 07:23:08 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1004 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1004 The Stop Loan Sharks team would like your opinion about their work. To take part please complete the Stop Loan Sharks  survey. The closing date 1 June.... Tue, 07 May 2013 13:09:16 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1003 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1003 All employers must ensure their staff are safe in the workplace. To help local businesses with this, Tandridge District Council’s Environmental Health Team is running the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace course... Fri, 03 May 2013 09:49:03 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1002 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1002 Tandridge District Council is putting plans together to replace Mill Lane Skate Park in Hurst Green. The Council has been working hard to maintain the equipment at the site, but unfortunately due to repeated criminal damage over the last two... Fri, 03 May 2013 09:38:07 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1001 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1001 On Monday 29 April at Redhill Magistrates’ Court, Millie Stojanovic, of Old Orchard, Church Lane, Burstow RH6 9TG was found guilty of not complying with a planning enforcement notice. She was fined £10,000, ordered to pay... Fri, 03 May 2013 09:35:11 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=996 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=996 The Community Improvements Fund has £1 million available for projects across Surrey. The fund supports local community based initiatives which make a real difference to people’s lives. Bids to this fund can... Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1000 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=1000 Recycling, food and waste collections There will be no delays to recycling, food and dustbin/black sack waste collections following the bank holiday on Monday 6 May. Collections will take place on your normal weekday.... Wed, 01 May 2013 12:56:04 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=999 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=999 A new consumer champion for health and social care in Surrey has started. Healthwatch Surrey, part of the Healthwatch England national network, is a new independent organisation that will give people a voice to improve and shape services and... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:21:13 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=998 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=998 Healthwatch Surrey is the newly established consumer champion for health and social care in Surrey and a ground-breaking Social Enterprise. It has been formed to deliver the Local Healthwatch service which Surrey County Council has awarded to... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:08:10 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=995 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=995 Surrey Telecare is offering Surrey residents the chance to trial telecare sensors free of charge. The Telecare sensors link to a community or lifeline alarm, which is connected to a contact centre 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Sensors range... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:44:17 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=992 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=992 Would you like the opportunity to have an input into decisions about the delivery of policing services in Surrey? The Surrey Police and Crime Panel is looking for a member of the public to serve as the second an Independent Member. ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:01:01 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=991 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=991 On Friday 5 April at Redhill Magistrates’ Court, Ovidiu Vlad, formerly of Swingate Lane, London SE18 2DB was found guilty of flytipping and fined £1000, as well as £250 for failing to respond to a S71 Notice, ordered... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:17:14 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=990 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=990 On Monday 8 April at Redhill Magistrates’ Court, David Murphy trading as Murphy's Grabbing Ltd, Eagle House, Cranleigh Close, South Croydon CR2 9LH pleaded guilty to failing to deal with waste correctly, which led to waste being... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:15:10 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=989 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=989 Do you work with vulnerable young people to prepare them for further education, training and employment? If so, Surrey County Council has £2.5 million in funding available. The funding is to support local, targeted projects that... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:06:41 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=988 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=988 Today marks six months since the recycling and refuse service was introduced by Tandridge District Council, in partnership with waste management company Biffa. Since the new service launched in October 2012: 1500 tonnes of food waste has... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:35:54 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=987 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=987 Would you leave a case of champagne on the backseat of your car? A handbag on the front seat? Leave your door wide open with the keys in the ignition while you nip to the post office? These are just a few of the scenarios which have resulted in... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:23:54 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=985 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=985 Last year 226 people died in house fires. So when you change your clocks, test your smoke alarm. It takes no time at all and gives you and your family a better chance of surviving a fire. For fire safety information and advice visit Fire kills... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:00:26 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=984 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=984 Following a decision by the Council’s Planning Committee in September 2012, a legal notice was served on the owners of the former Rose and Young site in Croydon Road, Caterham, requiring significant improvements to the appearance of the... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:32:15 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=983 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=983 Don't miss out on the chance to save £££ on your fuel bill - there's only two weeks left to register for Surrey Swtich and Save ! Save up to £200 a year by joining the Surrey Switch and... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:10:22 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=982 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=982 The cover of the latest Tandridge Magazine  features one of the area’s keenest recycling families who are making good use of the recycling service introduced last year.   Inside there are features about the... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:45:56 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=981 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=981 Commercially produced Easter eggs create around 3,000 tonnes of waste each year in the UK. Tandridge District Council is urging residents to do their bit to help reduce this, by using the recycling service. Here are some tips about reducing... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:03:40 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=980 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=980 Whether you’re a keen gardener or just want to choose the greenest, most natural way to deal with your food and garden waste, composting is the perfect solution. Grass cuttings, dried leaves, twigs and vegetable peelings are just some... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:13:10 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=979 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=979 On Wednesday 13 March a new centre for people with dementia and their carers opened at the Douglas Brunton Centre. The Tandridge Wellbeing Centre is one of 11 planned across Surrey and links up existing dementia support services to provide a... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:56:26 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=978 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=978 The latest Drive SMART campaign tackling the use of mobile phones while driving launches on Monday. As well countywide advertising, extra activity will see police officers speaking to drivers about the dangers of using their phones at the wheel.... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:12:44 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=977 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=977 Do you want to enhance your CV and gain new skills while helping the community? How about becoming a mediator? Community mediation is a challenging area. Disputes may involve individual or multiple neighbours, including commercial premises... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:57:54 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=976 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=976 Action Surrey is hosting a Green Deal Business Event for local businesses and business leaders at the HG Wells Conference Centre, Woking, GU21 6HJ on Thursday 28 March from 7.30am to 10.15am. The aim of the event is to inform and inspire the... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:45:21 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=975 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=975 Give your home an affordable home makeover with great quality reusable furniture When you’re buying new furniture and kitchen appliances for your home, have you ever thought about visiting a reuse showroom? The Surrey Reuse Network... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:43:01 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=974 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=974 If you are treating your mum to a meal out this Mother’s Day (10 March), make sure you show her you care by checking the food hygiene rating, as well as the menu. There are an estimated million cases of food poisoning every year in the... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:49:57 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=973 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=973 Residents need to act now to make sure they can have their say at the Surrey County Council elections  taking place on Thursday 2 May. To vote residents must be listed on the Electoral Register. Anyone who thinks they are not can check... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:52:06 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=972 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=972 All residents and businesses should have received 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... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:56:33 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=971 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=971 Did you know that each year more people chose to move to Surrey than leave? Or that by 2035, Surrey’s population is due to increase by 200,000 people, with a quarter of the county’s residents aged over 65? Whether... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:14:37 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=970 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=970 Consultation about a new system to secure funds from some forms of development to help pay for local infrastructure projects, such as schools and community facilities, is being carried out by Tandridge District Council. The Community... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:58:48 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=968 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=968 MP Sam Gyimah is launching a campaign with the National Apprenticeship Service to help local businesses find out more about the apprentice service and encourage employers to consider employing an apprentice. He is... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:14:33 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=967 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=967 More than two million South East homes could benefit from loft insulation upgrades, with the Green Deal creating huge opportunities for tradespeople, Energy Saving Trust experts have revealed. Opportunities through the scheme are widespread in... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:40:17 GMT http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=958 http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/YourCouncil/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=958 From 1 April 2013 the government is replacing council tax benefit with a local scheme providing support for council tax for residents on low incomes. The government previously funded all council tax benefit, but this is no longer the... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:12:16 GMT