RISING COSTS, NEW COUNCILS & UNCERTAIN IMPACTS: WHAT SURREY RESIDENTS NEED TO KNOW & THOSE WHO ARE LOOKING AT FORMING A PARISH/TOWN COUNCIL. Now, on top of this, proposals for a new tier of local government — a Banstead & The Villages Council — are being pushed forward.

Town vs Village Councils in Surrey: Which Works Best for Local Communities? Surrey is home to 86 councils, yet only 4 of these are town councils. The remaining 82 are village or parish councils, representing smaller communities across the county.

The Future of Banstead & The Villages Council Consultation Has Been Challenged – Council Response Expected Next Week! - For transparency to all residents that have or are going to partake in the proposed Town/Parish Council Consultation. https://t.co/j9WCJJn518

Lower Kingswood Deserves Clarity and Accountability from Cllr Ben Green Further investigation is needed into how Lower Kingswood came to be discussed as potentially moving under Reigate instead of Banstead. Miscommunication he said - He wasn't even at the meeting?

Update: Banstead & The Villages Council – What’s Really Going On? “New Town Council Moves Forward – Community Voices Still Divided.” Last night at the Council meeting, it was approved that the proposed new Town Council will be called “Banstead & The Villages Council.”

Extraordinary Council Set to Meet This Thursday on Governance Overhaul and Potential Tax Hikes—Residents Urged to Stay Informed Are a resident in East Surrey or West Surrey stay informed. From Tadworth Daily News Facebook page Direct link to webcam: https://t.co/xbgN7HwVn0...

Reigate & Banstead’s Community Asset Transfer – opportunity or offload? Many are talking about it, right down to who is leading this process. What do you think? Empowerment or offload? #CommunityAssets #CouncilWatch #Community #Trust #Surrey

The monthly E- Mag is live today @ https://t.co/FOQiE1Ejvk Written for residents by residents

Council Meeting Highlights, Cross-Party Debate & Community Asset Promises Party Politics on Full Display? Loyalty or Hypocrisy? The content shared here & our Facebook page https://t.co/FOQiE1Ejvk Includes opinions, statements, from council meetings, councillors, and residents.

Clinging On: One Vote Win Leaves Council Leadership on Shaky Ground Tonight’s meeting in Reigate & Banstead kept residents on tenterhooks. Councillors statements clashed fiercely, and in the end, Cllr Biggs held onto leadership by the slimmest of margins — just one vote.

Knife-Edge Vote Could Decide Reigate & Banstead Leadership! Tonight! Will Reigate & Banstead council stay the same or will a historic change arrive? Is it time for change? Time to see how each Cllr will vote - will they represent your voice?

It seems "All eyes are on tomorrow’s vote 👀. Leadership matters, but residents come first. Every single councillor elected deserves a say in their ward — that’s true democracy. 🗳️" Lets hope whoever leads just listens to the people of Reigate & Banstead

Affordable Housing Fund: £19 Million Pot Still Shrouded in Secrecy Yet despite the long-awaited announcement, residents and councillors alike have been left with more questions than answers. @PeopleOfSurrey @BansteadRotary @radiojackie

Reigate & Banstead Housing Alert Questions Raised About £19 Million Public Spending & Affordable Housing Developments in Reigate & Banstead Where is the transparency

YOUR COMMUNITY ASSETS Part 1 Assets & Part 2 Affordable housing projects funds - as well as the assets lists will be shared and discussed at Tadworth Daily News throughout this weekend https://t.co/FOQiE1DLFM @tadworthcricket @TadworthTen @BurghHeathCC @yourtownreigate

NOT HAVING EVERY ELECTED COUNCILLOR ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT LIVE IN THEIR WARDS TO OVER SEE THESE APPLICATIONS AND MAKE FINAL DECISIONS DOSE NOT LOOK LIKE ITS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE RESIDENTS THAT LIVE IN REIGATE & BANSTEAD BOROUGH

Reigate & Banstead’s Leadership on the Line in Historic No-Confidence Vote Councillors prepare to decide the fate of their leader in a no-confidence vote that could reshape the borough’s political landscape. https://t.co/QCHd7MOEuR...

Executive Responses Under Fire at Recent Council Meeting: Transparency Concerns Raised and Scrutiny Disregarded With the release of the new corporate plan let’s hope it brings what is clearly stated in Priority 1.4 understanding the needs of residents to communicate clearly

Fly-Tipping Reality vs. Official Statements at Reigate & Banstead Executive Meeting Cllr. Avery has stated twice in recent public meetings that there is no fly-tipping in the Reigate & Banstead area. Yet, the reality on the ground couldn’t be more different. #FlyTipping

WORD ON THE STREET FREE LOCAL ONLINE MAG UPLOADED AND ON LINE TODAY WRITTEN FOR RESIDENTS BY RESIDENTS DIRECT LINK FOR FULL READ https://t.co/N53gooprs1 @TADWORTH @PeopleOfSurrey @TadworthAC @TadworthTigers @Protect_Wldlife @wildsurrey @BurghHeath22