Newsletter - Mon 18 Sep, 2023

In this issue...

• An inspection of Surrey Fire & Rescue has rated (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)it 'good' in one category, 'adequate' in three, and 'requires improvement' in seven.

• Ofsted and the CQC are running an inspection (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)of Surrey's services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Also...

• Planet Reigate (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre), a new free weekly podcast, has launched. The work of local resident and broadcaster Peter Stewart, the podcast is a 'magazine-type' production, covering RH1, RH2 and RH3. The first episode included interviews with Run Reigate's Dave Kelly, the pop-up Children's Trust wedding shop in Redhill's Belfry, and the New Leaf zero waste shop and cafe in Woodhatch.

• Overnight closures on the M25 Junction 8 to 9, clockwise, continue this week Monday to Friday. Generally it's 10pm - 5.30am, but on Friday night it's 11pm - 6am. That's all according to the Highways England website (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre) (if you visit, you'll need to filter it on "M25"). The indicated diversion is A25 towards Dorking then A24 and rejoin at Junction 9 (Leatherhead).

• An "Arts Takeover" week (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre) will be running at the Harlequin in Redhill, Saturday 7 - Friday 13 October, offering the chance to try out a wide range of activities including African drums, the ukulele, Morris dancing, photography, jive sessions, belly dancing, crime fiction, adult ballet, crochet, comedy and more. Session prices vary - some are free, but most are £2.

• To mark National Fitness Day, GLL is offering free classes at its leisure centres on Wednesday 20 September. At Donyngs it's a "power pump" fitness class (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre). CEO Peter Bundey said: "No matter your state of fitness, taking small steps to be more active more often will have huge benefits throughout your life – and that journey could start on National Fitness Day when you try something new."

• The free temporary bus pass (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre) that's part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme has been extended to 31 March 2024.