Mark Smith

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO JOIN AFRICA DAY 2025! ⏰ 5 days to go! Don't miss the most vibrant cultural celebration in Surrey this spring! 📅 Saturday, 24 May | ⏰ 12PM–6PM 📍 Horley Recreation Ground, RH6 8AR Why you should come: 🌍 Immerse yourself in Africa's rich heritage

Wray Common Primary School has won £750 to set up an outdoor classroom as part of the Rethink Waste school donation scheme. The prize money was awarded thanks to points earned and donated by Rethink Waste members. Sign up to support a school near you (see link in comment 👇)

London Gatwick is holding a Job Fair at County Mall in Crawley on Wednesday 19 March from 10am to 3pm. A chance to turn up and meet employers from aviation, hospitality, retail, security and much more. For more information, please contact: community@gatwickairport.com

Government confirms that Surrey will be in the first wave of local government reorganisation . To read a joint response from political group leaders of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, which also explains anticipated timelines, visit: orlo.uk/4Rfo8

Due to high levels of demand and winter viruses, please only visit the Emergency Department at East Surrey Hospital in the case of a life-threatening emergency. orlo.uk/P676g

Are you a small business in Reigate & Banstead looking to grow or upskill your team? Taking on an apprentice could be the answer and @reigatebanstead is here to provide the funding to make it happen. Please email for more information: economicprosperity@reigate-banstead.gov.uk

Domestic abuse is more widespread than you think. It affects people of all genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities and income levels. For help and support call Surrey's Domestic Abuse helpline provided by Your Sanctuary: 01483 776822. orlo.uk/j7DVu #SurreyAgainstDA

The free breakfast clubs rollout starts soon! Schools can apply to be one of the first to participate here. educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/27/fre…

@GregArdan80 To say im surprised at this is an understatement! Thank you for drawing attention to this article. @_JonathanEssex I think this falls into your side of town, is there anything you're able to do here?

Looks like it's not just Reigate Priory school planned move, where Surrey county council dont understand child safety. This, in Redhill, is plain nuts from SCC! bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Sleeping rough is dangerous and difficult at the best of times, with additional risks during the winter months. If you’re concerned about someone please report it to orlo.uk/9T0Tg to alert our outreach service. If you think they are under 18, contact the police on 101.

Today we're helpng to promote the domestic abuse services available to male victims. Abuse in the home is more widespread than you think and everyone has the right to live life free from threats, violence and abuse. Help is available: orlo.uk/XOCB1 #MenYouAreNotAlone

1/2 Reigate & Banstead 2030 is our draft plan for the next five years and we want you to have your say. We aim to be ready with additional, targeted support for those who need it most. This includes practical advice and assistance, such as help to tackle homelessness.

📣 October shoutout to Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead! (CARB) have amazing staff and volunteers who support local people with money and debt issues, benefits, work, immigration, housing and consumer issues, and more. 1/2

Good employers back workers’ rights. The Employment Rights Bill is an important first step in delivering the #NewDeal for Working People in full. Add your name and show your support labourunions.org.uk/newdealdata/

This might be the most switched-on crop of Labour MPs we’ve ever had. 15 of them are presenting private members’ bills today. It’s the biggest clue yet which issues they care most about. The list of bills:

@philrush74 I agree, but the process is the process, i guess, and there needs to be time to allow the right parliamentary scrutiny to happen.

@meet_mark22 It's good but it needs to be brought in to effect sooner.

🎉 Big news! Labour’s Employment Rights Bill is in Parliament! 📜 It’s the first step in delivering the #NewDeal for Working People - the biggest uplift to workers’ rights in a generation. Add your name and show support! ✊ labourunions.org.uk/100days

Fancy some great storytelling with a twist? Story teller Caroline Baldock is at The Garibaldi Community Pub this evening from 7.30 - 9.30pm as part of Arts Takeover. She has promised an evening to remember. If you like them spooky, book now: orlo.uk/Gtn0F

Really shouldn't travel by rail. 3 in a row cancelled by @TLRailUK from Redhill to Gatwick. Quick afternoon trip to shops in Brighton now a disaster. Shops might not even be open time we get there

Its nerve wracking to ask your first question. @jkorchard86 smashed it. We need to make sure there is better provision than last year.