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August 2025 news

20/08/2025 Age concern seeking volunteers

19/08/2025 Advance warning Government alert scheme test

Our local age concern branch have asked us to share this opportunity to help them support the community

19/08/2025 Advance warning Government alert scheme test

19/08/2025 Advance warning Government alert scheme test

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. 


Compatible mobile phones and tablets will  receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.


The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency.


Find out more: 

gov.uk/alerts

18/08/2025 Reigate Hill reopened

Following the recent roadworks on Reigate Hill towards the town we are pleased to confirm that the road has reopened

17/08/2025 Update on Redhill Library

Redhill Library Transformation 


We are pleased to share an update on the refurbishment works at Redhill library, which is entering the final phase of work. These refurbishment works are all part of modernising libraries, which are hubs in the heart of our communities, providing support and activities based on local needs, all under one roof. Our aim is to provide: 


  • Local accessible and inclusive spaces for all members of the community. 
  • Spaces for people to come and work, study, rest and play and access other council services. 
  • Providing social spaces available for residents to meet and connect with others, or to simply sit and relax. 
  • A place for people to come and work, providing flexible working from our meeting rooms. 
  • There are also areas available for community led activities to be run by community organisations and individuals. 
  • A new and improved space for the Redhill Centre for Local & Family History to meet with residents. 
  • Extended library opening hours through Super Access technology. We will communicate the launch date for Super Access through our normal channels. 
  • Accessible public toilets. 

These are all improvements which have been requested by residents and will modernise the space, making it fit for the future. 

What happens to the library service during the refurbishment period?

The current temporary library space at The Belfry will close from Saturday 27 September 2025, to allow for the relocation of library stock and equipment.  Throughout this closure period, approximately 2 weeks, customers can use any of our other libraries including the nearest which are Horley, Merstham and Reigate libraries. All loans will be extended for the duration of the closure period. We are expecting the refurbishment to be completed in early October. We will communicate the reopening date to our customers through our normal channels and through social media. 

We look forward to welcoming you to your refurbished library.

16/08/2025 New speed cameras

We have been made aware of new speed cameras being installed on the A25 at Buckland. As seen with the cameras by McDonalds at Earlswood and other locations the new speed cameras are very discrete.


If you are not aware some modern speed cameras/ signal cameras can also detect other offences such as speed belt non compliance or use of hand held mobile phones whilst driving

14/08/2025 A busy weekend ahead

This weekend sees a nice busy weekend of activities in the local area.


Help in the bushes invite you to the Community Cuppa at the village hall between 11:00 and 12:30



Surrey Fire & Rescue are hosting their service open day at Wray Park home of their training centre and Reigate Fire Station on Croydon Road. 

If you have additional needs or are disabled they invite you to a preview hour from 10:00 - 11:00.

General admission between 11:00 & 15:00

Please note there is no parking on-site. If driving please park responsibly as the fire station is still operational during the open day.


In the evening there is a car cruise in Redhill from 19:00 (details on the events page) 

09/08/2025 Serious accident closing the A23 north of Three Arch Road

Please be aware that this morning we have been made aware of a serious road traffic collision on the A23 closing the road between the junctions of Three Arch Road and Woodlands Road.

Based on comments received this may be a prolonged closure whilst the emergency services deal with the incident and then the road is cleared.


Naturally our thoughts go out to those involved and thanks to the emergency services responding including the Kent,Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance.


Surrey Police advise avoiding the area if possible.


Metrobus services are currently on diversion via Woodhatch and are experiencing delays along the diversion route.

08/08/2025 Cold caller message from Raven Housing Trust

We’ve recently been made aware of individuals visiting homes unannounced, encouraging residents to make disrepair claims against Raven.


These people may falsely claim to be from a charity, “from housing”, or say they have a legal team. They might ask you to sign documents promising compensation or repairs.


If you're unhappy with any aspect of our service, including how we’ve handled a repair, you don’t need to go through a solicitor to get issues sorted or even to claim compensation. You can use our complaints process to resolve your issue.


Find out more here - https://orlo.uk/GriAm

06/08/2025 Change of venue - Fire Service open day Reigate

Please note that the Surrey Fire & Rescue open day on Saturday 16th August has had a change of venue from Surrey County Councils HQ at Woodhatch Place to the Fire Station at Wray Park, Croydon Road, Reigate.


Full details in the events listing.

Find out more about events here

01/08/2025 Planning a holiday or day out some home security tips from Surrey Police

01/08/2025 Planning a holiday or day out some home security tips from Surrey Police

With summer holiday season in full swing, holiday makers are flocking in droves to the airports, the beach, and far-flung areas of the UK for some much-needed downtime with friends or family.


But before you build those holiday memories, have you first built a burglar-proof home?


When you’re running through that pre-holiday checklist, make sure to add these to your list:

  • Spare keys out of sight: Don’t leave house or car keys in view of windows or doors. If a burglar can see it, they can reach it. Consider putting keyless entry fobs into signal blocking pouches or boxes.
  • Social media detox: How much do you share online? Think about how public your profile is before posting your holiday highlight reels when you’re away from home. How well do you know the people who follow you, and how much do you really want them to know? Up your security settings and enjoy a summer holiday social media detox.
  • Good neighbours are worth their weight in gold: If you like and trust your neighbour, ask them to keep an eye on your home and pop round on a regular basis to water plants and take in deliveries and post.

Read more on how to protect your home here: https://www.surrey.police.uk/burglary

July 2025 news

30/07/2025 Redhill train station redevelopment update

Residents may be aware for a number of years there has been a desire of Solum (owned in a partnership between Kier Property & Network Rail) to redevelop the station and surrounding Network Rail owned land.


Planning has been applied for on multiple occasions but refused repeatedly. On the last application there were over 2,000 objections to their proposals, which caused Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s website some challenges due to the scale of the feedback. The application was refused again.


Solum have now taken this to the next step an inquiry which will be held in September. The local residents have launched a campaign to protect the station and surrounding areas. (Posters attached).


It is important to put this development into context

The developer wants to built 255 apartments on the site in tower blocks of up-to 15 storeys. The light for comparison is max 8 floors.


These blocks would be built on the station car park and forecourt including the taxi rank that also serves the town centre and bus station very well from its current location.


The new much smaller taxi rank will be on the Redstone Hillside of the station adjacent to platform 3, but the number of taxis able to fit on this rank will reduce by approximately 75% and when rail replacement bus services are operating the facility will not be available.


Solum says £6,000,000 will be spent on the station but this includes removal of redundant buildings on the Redstone Hill side of the station and a newly remodelled welcome building on the town side. There will only be machines on the side where taxis can set down yet the ticket office will be on the side of the station where taxis can not stop to help the less mobile members of the community to access it.


As a significant interchange station to the GWR services to Reading and Southern to Reigate and Tonbrdge it is amazing that this plan fails to provide for rail replacement service space for passengers to queue, space for the loading and unloading of buses potentially going in 4 directions and sufficient spaces for buses/coaches on their mandatory breaks In accordance with driving hours restrictions.


There is an alternative.


There is no disputing that we needs more homes but they need to be built in the right place to support the local community, of the right type/capacity, truly affordable and also seeing an increase in social rented accommodation that has seen stock levels decrease following years of right to buy without a need to replace the stock that was sold under that scheme.


We also need Train operators and Solum (Network Rail & Kier Properties) to work closer together to promote rail better. This station serves a large urban and rural area so the station car park is not just another car park and taxi rank but a critical part to the intermodal methods of travel that people including those in rural areas without public transport, therefore we need to be raising the game for encouraging more people to use active travel and public transport where it is practical.


On the current town side forecourt there is the space for a bus station similar in design to the proposed on in Crawley with 10-11 stops to be constructed allowing more buses to use their dedicated stop (a massive help for those less mobile residents  or those with shopping, pushchairs etc) or alternatively a nose in set up on one side like Horsham and the same angled bays seen at East Surrey Hospital to support the operation of dual door buses as seen on route 405. There is potential for this site to also be able to handle the bus stand need of scheduled services and some rail replacement capacity without additional access onto the local road network to get to and from the stands on Marketfield Way.  There is no reason why an elevated car park could not be constructed above the new bus station to serve the needs of those from rural areas connecting to national rail services.

The taxi rank could be retained and the facilities for active travel also improved with an enlarged pedestrian plaza by a step free access railway station ticket hall, secure cycle parking facilities and potentially even showers provided as offered at Gatwick for staff who cycle to work.

The current bus station area could be opened up as a community space, with some 20min pick up bays for the station, a couple disabled bays (complimenting the station parking and other locations around town), private hire vehicle bays to service the Roadrunners’s office and properly allocated parking area for the delivery riders that does not cause an obstruction.


Further details to follow in due course.

Find out more about Redhill Residents Action Group here

24/07/2025 Do something amazing this weekend learn CPR with St John Ambulance & save a life

🚑 Learn to Save a Life! 🫀

Join St John Ambulance East Surrey at the Belfry Shopping Centre this Sunday, 27th July, for live CPR demonstrations!

🕙 Time: 10:30 - 16:30

📍 Location: The Belfry Shopping Centre, Redhill

💡 What to Expect:

✅ Hands-on CPR demos

✅ Meet our amazing volunteers

✅ Ask questions and get lifesaving tips

Whether you're a complete beginner or just need a refresher, come along and gain the confidence to act in an emergency. It only takes a few minutes to learn how to save a life!

💬 Spread the word and bring your friends and family - you never know when you might need these skills.

#StJohnAmbulance #CPRTraining #SaveALife #EastSurrey #TheBelfryRedhill #CommunityFirstAid

24/07/2025 information from Surrey & Surrey Healthcare regarding Resident Doctors strike

Industrial action: service update


From 7am tomorrow (Friday 25th July) , until 7am Wednesday 30 July, our services will be affected by industrial action. We are working hard to reduce disruption and maintain patient safety.


Our hospitals are likely to be very busy during this period. Please attend your appointment as planned unless we contact you to rearrange.


If your medical need is not urgent or life-threatening, please use alternative services to our Emergency Department such as:


- Call 111 or go online


- Your local pharmacy


- Your GP


- Urgent treatment centres (Crawley)


- Minor injury units (Horsham, Caterham, East Grinstead)


For life-threatening emergencies, always call 999 or go to your nearest emergency department.


Thank you for your support!


Read more here - https://bit.ly/4feuM3y

Find out more on the Surrey & Sussex NHS Foundation Trust website by clicking here

24/07/2025 Reigate & Banstead Borough Council presents Summer Holiday activities 2025

BREAKING: Our summer holiday activities are now available to book.  We have over 12 fun activities available in different locations across the borough.  They are fun, varied, and affordable with prices starting from £3 a session.


There is also a 50% discount for looked after children or those in receipt of benefits.


📅  Starts 23 July to 29 August


🎟️ Book your spot today, and keep your young one active this summer!


🔗 See link below for details and to book.

Click here to find out more on Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s website

23/07/2025 An update on the Harlequin Theatre

Cllr Paul Chandler (Green party)  South Park and Woodhatch

Following the announcement of the £4.5 million pound investment for the Harlequin Theatre RAAC removal the following statement has been released by Cllr Jonathan Essex on behalf of the Green Party Councillors:


Green councillors have strongly stated their disappointment that no additional money will be allocated to pay for ongoing improvements to the Harlequin theatre in Redhill.


They welcomed the commitment at last night’s (Tuesday July 22) meeting of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council to reopen the Harlequin by Christmas 2026, spending up to £4.5million to remove and replace the RAAC-ridden roof.


However, a Green amendment asking for an additional £3million to pay for maintenance and improvements – such as refurbishing the stage and improving energy efficiency to reduce energy bills – was rejected.

Cllr Jonathan Essex (Redhill East), who proposed the amendment, said the additional money would allow the flexibility to carry out improvements and repairs as needed, rather than having to go back to council to ask for more money later on.

“Now that we’re committed to removing the roof it makes sense to do other work that would add value to the Harlequin in the long term,” Cllr Essex said. “If we don’t commit this extra money now we risk delaying progress on the work.”


Cllr Essex disputed claims by Conservative councillors that this would add to the time taken to reopen the theatre. “That’s a misrepresentation; I just want us to ensure we don’t do only the RAAC-related repairs but also have enough money for other elements of restoring the building for public use.”


Green Cllr Victoria Chester (Horley East & Salfords) also spoke at the meeting. “We’re just trying to get more bang for our buck, using time and money in the most efficient manner by doing other work at the same time. It’s just common sense,” she said.


“There’s no point making the building secure if we don’t have a proper stage and technical equipment to make the Harlequin fully operational. We shouldn’t shoot ourselves in the foot by turning down the amendment when we have the chance to do more with the money we have.”


Photo credit East Surrey Green Party featuring Reigate & Banstead Cllr Paul Chandler (South Park & Woodhatch ward)

Find out more in the background papers (page 13)

19/07/25 Devolution - what does it mean? Your Borough/District & County Council will cease to exist

You may have received a leaflet or seen on bus stops or social media a consultation on the setting up of a new local authority to replace all Borough and District Councils as well as County Councils. A consult Is being held be central government to help them decide which proposal to go ahead with. 


Surrey County Council supported by Mole Valley District Council and Elmbridge Borough Council prefer the option of two new authorities with Tandbridge, Reigate & Banstead, Mole Valley and Elmbridge being in the new East Surrey authority. The remaining being in West Surrey


However 9 District and Borough Councils proposed a three authority set up.  This would be:


East Surrey:

  • Tandridge 
  • Reigate and Banstead
  • Mole Valley
  • Epsom & Ewell

North Surrey

  • Elmbridge
  • Runnymede
  • Spelthorne

West Surrey

  • Woking
  • Guildford
  • Surrey Heath
  • Waverley


The nine Borough and District Councils believe that the two option that SCC proposes will make areas too larger and therefore lack the local knowledge that the new authority will have. Localism is important in understanding local needs and community priorities as how will someone in Horley know what the community in Elmbridge will need or on the west the very different challenges that Waverley and Spelthorne have.


Whilst the printed media has focused on the two options is important that we as residents we voice our opinions on what we think will deliver the best results moving forward in terms of local government services.


Subsequent to the new authority being set up in May’s election the following year an election for the Mayor for the new strategic body (which I can probably best compare to  the work done by the Mayor of London and City Hall / TfL staff including the new Police and Crime Commissioner) will be held. The geography of that area is yet to be confirmed.


Please make sure you get any feedback in by the end of the consultation using the official consultation online social media comments I’ll not be counted despite concerns being raised there.

Find out more here

19/07/2025 advance warning - Hanger 9 maintenance closure in Sept

Please note the temporary closure for just under 2 weeks in September to allow the Hanger9 cafe to complete maintenance and improvements works.


Source Hanger 9 Facebook page

19/07/2025 Do you know someone that would benefit from palliative care support?

Research has found that 1 in 4 people don’t receive the palliative care and support they need at the end of life, and that can mean a lack of support, financial stress, and loss of dignity.


At Marie Curie, we believe everyone deserves the best possible care and support at the end of their life.


That’s why we have partnered with gas distribution company SGN to help those in the last year of their lives, roughly and their carers access grants to help them with rising energy and gas bills.


As part as our commitment to transforming end of life care in the UK, we have launched our service, Community Companions, in the East Surrey area.

This free service entails our trained volunteers, known as Companions, befriending individuals who are terminally ill or categorised as elderly and frail and are experiencing loneliness. Companions can meet with individuals in their own homes or out in the community at a coffee shop, the park etc. 


If you are interested in making a referral to our service to be matched up with one of our friendly companions or have any questions, please emailsouthcompanions@mariecurie.org.uk


Please note that this has also been added to the support groups pages if you or someone you know need to access this service at a later date

19/07/2025 Surrey County Council consultation on social care

We’re consulting on proposed changes to how much people pay for care delivered at home or in the community, to bring us in line with national guidance and help keep services sustainable.


Find out more about the proposals and details of the remaining library drop-in sessions – including #Horley on 22 July and #Epsom on 12 August - by visiting: https://orlo.uk/YxdEO


The consultation closes on 7 September. Alternative formats are available

18/07/2025 Free event listings

Help in the bushes as a community run website are keen to promote the work done by local groups and offer event organisers an opportunity to list their groups or events for free on the website.


we are aware that for a number of years our local theatre, The Harlequin in Redhill has been closures due to the presence of RAAC including in the auditorium roof. As a result we have been trying to also reach out to all the local groups that used the Harlequin prior to its closure to allow them to use the site to advertise their events here.  I am pleased to announce that YESPA the youth part of East Surrey Performing Arts has come forward in response to our offer of free listings. Their show whilst slightly outside of our normal coverage is being offered as we are keen to support those organisations that would be normally using The Harlequin. We invite you to email webmaster@helpinthebushes.co.uk  if you are running an event or group and wish to have a free mention. Flyers/posters image are appreciated ideally in Jpeg format and restricted to one page. If you want additional information please include this in the email and we will add it next to the photo.

18/07/2025 Weather warning issued for flooding

Please be aware a weather warning for heavy rain and potential floods issued by the Met office for the next 24 hours.


This weather warning covers a large part of SE England and could produce up-to 10cm of rain fall therefore potentially causing flooding.

13/7/2025 Community Cuppa this coming Saturday

Help in the bushes wishes to remind residents that the next Community Cuppa at Whitebushes village hall will be this coming Saturday from 11:00 to 12:30

11/07/2025 Heatwave message from Raven Housing

As the heatwave continues, please do check in on friends, family, and neighbours — especially those who may be vulnerable.


Stay safe and cool with these NHS heatwave tips - https://orlo.uk/c6LvR

09/07/2025 Advance warning major traffic disruption A217 Southbound Raglan Road towards town

If you are a user of Croydon Road, Wray Common and the A217 from the motorway towards town you may wish to bear in mind this road closure and the scale of the diversion.


Starting on 21/07/2025 and expected to last upto 4 weeks you may wish to consider alternative routes.

08/07/2025 Reigate and Banstead Borough Council Green-spaces survey

💬 The consultation on our draft Greenspaces Strategy closes on 13 July and we want to know what you think about our vision and priorities for the borough’s parks and open spaces.

🌳 The Strategy has three main themes:

1. Health and wellbeing

2. Nature and biodiversity

3. Thriving communities

You can complete a short survey online or request a paper copy


🔗 For full details see link below

Click here to learn more and see the survey

07/07/2025 - Remembering the victims of 7/7 twenty years on

Help in the bushes wish to remember those that lost their lives in the London 7/7 attacks that occurred twenty years ago today which took away the lives of 52 people and injured over 700 more. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of these individuals too.


We also remember those that run towards the danger to help the victims which included transport workers, the Doctors at the BMA in Russell Square, emergency services personnel (supported by British Red Cross, St John Ambulance and private ambulance companies) from across London and the surrounding counties, including ambulance crews from Surrey Ambulance Service (now part of Secamb) who attended King’s Cross, who experienced such overwhelming scenes.  London came together with even members of the public supporting each other on that tragic day.


The attackers wanted hatred to divide us but it failed to do so, it brought people together in their time of need.


Twenty years later we remember that day, those that we lost, those that were injured, those that responded and those that treated the injured.


07/07/2025 Works start today on the Earlswood Lakes car park

⚠️ Works are due to start on 7 July to mark out parking bays and install traffic calming measures to deter anti-social driving within Earlswood Lakes Car Park.⚠️


They are expected to take about two weeks to complete. We'll aim to minimise disruption but parking capacity will be reduced during this time. We ask for your patience while these essential works take place.

(From Reigate & Banstead council Facebook page)

06/07/2025 Smarter Planning for Better Bus Journeys in Surrey (from Surrey County Council)


We are working hard to make bus travel more reliable, accessible, and sustainable for residents. Thanks to support from the Department for Transport through our Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), we’re introducing smarter ways to manage the road network and reduce disruption to public transport.


Our long-term goal is a transport system that works better for our communities and supports a greener future.


Each month, over 2,500 street works permit applications are processed in Surrey. Until recently, there was no single digital system to show how these works affected bus routes - making it difficult to manage emergency works or avoid multiple closures along the same corridor. This often-caused delays and frustration for passengers.


We’re now using the Causeway one.network platform, which gives us a real-time, digital map showing both roadworks and bus routes together.


This new tool helps us to:

  • Spot potential disruptions earlier
  • Coordinate roadworks more efficiently
  • Share quicker, clearer updates with bus operators and the public

The result? Fewer delays, better communication, and more dependable bus journeys for everyone.


Embracing digital tools like one.network is just one of the ways we are investing in a cleaner, more connected future.


For the latest updates on roadworks in your area, visit: one.network

05/07/2025 Surrey Police - Burglary prevention advice for the summer period

Summer draws us all out of our homes. We get such a short window of good weather (let’s hope this week isn’t the last we see of the sun) that it feels like our duty to squeeze every last drop of Vitamin D-related joy out of it.

Will you be jumping on a plane this summer to chase the best of the sunshine, or staying in the UK and pitching a tent or loading up a campervan? Maybe you’re not going on holiday until later in the year, but have weekends filled with BBQs, weddings, festivals, and concerts instead.


Whatever you have in your diary this summer, it’s likely that you will be out of your house for longer than at any other time of year. Unfortunately, this is good news for opportunist burglars looking to make a quick win.


Burglaries don’t just happen at Christmas, so we wanted to remind you of some key burglary prevention tips to guide you through the coming months:


  • Lock windows and doors when leaving home, even for a short while. If you don’t and you get burgled, your home insurance could be invalidated because you left your home insecure.
  • If you have windows open at any time of the day or night due to high temperatures, make sure your keys and valuables aren’t within sight or reach of those windows.
  • How much do you share online? Think about how public your profile is before posting your holiday highlight reels when you’re away from home. How well do you know the people who follow you, and how much do you really want them to know? Up your security settings and enjoy a summer holiday social media detox.
  • Doing a spot of DIY? Lock away ladders and tools after use so they can’t be stolen or used to break into your home.
  • Good neighbours are worth their weight in gold. If you like and trust your neighbour, ask them to keep an eye on your home and pop round on a regular basis to water plants and take in deliveries and post.

Even the smallest pieces of evidence can help build a bigger intelligence picture. If you have CCTV footage or images of suspicious behaviour that you think we should know about, submit it to be reviewed through our suspicious activity portal.


You can report a burglary to us online here. In an emergency, always call 999.

04/07/2025 Cold callers warning from Raven Housing

We've been made aware of cold callers knocking doors in the Merstham area claiming to be from Raven, encouraging people to sign up to wifi. These people do not work for Raven. 

 

If someone knocks your door, always ask for ID. Our Raven staff will always have official identification, and will be happy to show it. If you have any concerns please call Customer Services on 0300 123 3399 to check.


(taken from Facebook) 

03/07/2025 Surrey Police - What residents want.

“It’s what residents want to see”: Surrey’s Safer Streets Summer begins 

A major new campaign to keep Surrey’s town centres safe over the summer has launched.

 

The Home Office-backed Safer Streets Summer Initiative will see a focus on the busiest areas of the county to bolster crime prevention and community safety. 

Increased patrols and specially-designed operations will take place in locations spanning the county, including Staines and Addlestone in the north, Farnham and Camberley in the west, Dorking further to the south, and Caterham in the east. 

Across each of the locations, targeted activity is planned until September to tackle the crime types that typically increase over the summer months.


🎥 Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner announces the launch of the Safer Streets Summer Initiative - YouTube


This includes: 

💃 Plain-clothed patrols in nightspots
🛒 Clamping down on retail crime
🚸 Supporting young people
🛵 Tackling crime enabled by motorbikes

❌ The proactive use of anti-social behaviour powers 


This week is national Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week. Anti-social behaviour is a key priority for the county’s Safer Neighbourhood Teams throughout the year, and more information on how to report anti-social behaviour or access help can be found here.

Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend said: “This type of visibility is what residents have told me they want to see. 

“The aim isn’t simply police enforcement – it's collaboration, and we aim not only to respond to crime, but to prevent it altogether." 

You can read more here 👉 "It's what residents want to see": Surrey's Safer Streets Summer begins - Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey


More information on activity in your community will be reported over the summer. Follow your local Surrey Police Beat account on social media channels to keep up-to-date.

02/07/2025 Advance warning disruption on the North Downs line

June 2025 news

26/06/2025 Raven Housing Trust cleaning announcement

Taken from social media:


Due to sickness and staff shortages there may be some changes to your weekly cleaning service over the next few weeks. In some areas contractors have been asked to complete block cleans and litter picking.

 

We apologise for any inconvenience. We are currently recruiting for Estate Cleaners and hope to resume a normal service as soon as possible. If you know anyone who would love to join our team, take a look here - https://orlo.uk/XtOfh


If you have any concerns or need to report something then please call Customer Services on 0300 123 3399.

22/06/2025 update from Surrey highways - Moth Caterpillars - risk to animals and human

Watch Out for Oak Processionary Moth Caterpillars

As we head into the warmer months, we’re asking residents to be aware of the oak processionary moth (OPM) - a caterpillar that can be harmful to both people and animals.

From May to July, these caterpillars are at their most active and can often be seen in groups moving up or down oak trees or even on the ground nearby.

The danger comes from their tiny hairs, which contain a substance that can cause itchy skin rashes, eye and throat irritation, and in some cases, breathing problems.

Pets, especially dogs, are also at risk, so please keep them away from the caterpillars and any nest-like webbing you see on oak trees.

The nests are usually white and web-like, often found on the trunks or branches of oak trees. Don’t touch the caterpillars or the nests, and keep children and pets at a safe distance.

We’re working hard to manage the issue, especially in public areas like parks, woodlands and along footpaths. If you spot anything unusual on an oak tree in a public place, please report it to us.

For advice on how to identify OPM and what to do if you come across them, visit: surreycc.gov.uk - Oak Processionary Moth

Thanks for helping keep our community - and our four-legged friends - safe this summer!

20/06/2025 Latest News and tips from Surrey Police neighbourhood policing team

Reigate and Banstead Police

Safer Neighbourhood Team


Dear Residents,

Welcome to the Police Update for past week. 

The message includes personal fraud (Scams), and hot weather advice


Please Note

  • Hot weather advice - regarding leaving windows and doors open during the summer.

We are advising residents to be vigilant when attempting to let cool air into their properties during hot weather.  ‘While the occasional cold breeze is to be welcomed - unexpected visitors are not,” a police spokesperson said.  Please close any doors or windows when leaving the home or in the later hours of the day.

These could otherwise be seen as an opening for criminal opportunists to burgle your home.

  • Below is the link to the Surrey Police website to report and, also to find crime advice and further updates, including how to prevent Scams.

https://www.surrey.police.uk

Personal Fraud (Scams) in the Borough.

Records show that there have been a number of reports of Personal Fraud in the Borough during the last week.   These included reports of a Rogue Trader, On line Shopping Fraud, Romance Fraud and a Telephone Fraud. There was a financial loss in each of these reported Frauds.

  • The ‘Little Book of Big Scams’ published by Surrey and Sussex Police provides Prevention Advice and how to report a Scams.    Little Book of Big Scams  (version 5)


20/06/2025 Health warning issued due to high temperatures

🚨 Amber Heat-Health Alert for the South East


From 12 pm  Thu 19 June to 9 am Mon 23 June we’re expecting very hot days and warm nights. Older people, young children, and those with long-term conditions are most at risk.

 

✅ Keep cool & hydrated

✅ Check on vulnerable family, friends and neighbours

✅ Know the signs of heat exhaustion

 

Get simple tips to stay safe: https://orlo.uk/CoKet

 

#KeepingSafeThisSummer


Credit: Information from Central Government shared by West Sussex County Council on social media

20/06/2025 Update from Southern Housing

Service update: We've now resolved the technical issues we experienced yesterday. ✅


We're pleased to say we're able to assist with repair requests and other enquiries over the phone as normal. www.southernhousing.org.uk/Contact

 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

20/06/2025 Update on the Harlequin & The Light Unit 5 live entertainment venues

Following meetings of the planning committee, oversight and scrut committee plus the council executive committee last night I am pleased to announce the council has voted to remove the RAAC concrete from the theatre, which longer term removes the need for closures for ongoing inspections. Further to this unit 5 at the Light (next to the new Pizza Express site on Marketfield Road) has been approved for investigation as a live entertainment venue which the council would seek like with the Harlequin to investigate the prospective of a third party operator to operate.


if the third party operator route is undertaken this has the potential to help with the hosting of some larger shows operating on a fully commercial basis.  Primilary discussions has seen a strong desire by the third operators contacted during the consultations on the best model long term have all expressed a keenness to continue to support the local community groups that have for many years provided a range of great shows.


A statement from Council Leader Cllr Biggs is included in the press statement on the link below


Click here to find out more about the Harlequin & The unit unit 5

19/06/2025 Y bus update

The YMCA‘s Y bus will be shortly off the road for two weeks for maintenance work meaning it will not be visiting the estate for the next 2 Thursday.


Please keep an eye on the YMCA East Surrey website for further details.


As we approach the summer holidays it is also worth highlighting that changes to hours and days may be made to maximise the opportunity to reach the most people when travelling around the area.

17/06/2025 Local government reorganisation consultation

Late last year the government decided to announce plans to reform local government across Borough/District and County levels effectively merging a lot of the services under one level of local government, with an elected Mayor over a larger area handling some strategic issues as seen with policing and transport for London coming under the Mayor of London’s set up.


Surrey County Council were one of the sites that volunteered and were subsequently selected to be an early adopter site. This is why the county council elections in May did not take place.


Subsequently the County Council has a number of proposals of which they have following consultations with Borough & District Councils across the county has resulted in two proposals now being included in central Governments consultation.


Surrey County Council favoured a two council option where as Boroughs & Districts preferred a three council option.


A separate proposal had been submitted for a merger of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council and Crawley Council which we understand that Mole Valley and Tandbridge were offered the opportunity to also join but declined the offer.


There are still a number of questions that need to be answered including the funding of the costs of this reorganisation and how to deal with the documented significant debts that Woking and Spelthorne has. This concern has been raised repeatedly at both levels of local Government and in questions in the House of Commons. A detailed response to this financial issue is still awaited from the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government or the Treasury is still awaited.


To read more and provide your feedback please lick on the devolution link below.


 

Click here to find out more and have your say on local government devolution

16/06/2025 Are you free on Wednesdays to help a local charity

Volunteer minibus driver/drivers wanted

15/06/2025 Next Saturday Whitebushes coffee morning

With this great weather it seems strange to call it the Whitebushes warm welcome but the coffee morning will be taking place on Saturday 20th June at the Whitebushes village hall from 11:00-12:30

14/06/2025 Reminder multiple road closures

Just a quick reminder that this Sunday brings the Fathers Day British Heart Foundation London To Brighton Bike Ride resulting in many road closures.

13/06/2025 Staying safe and crime prevention tips from Surrey Police this Friday the 13th

Some people deem Friday 13th an unlucky day, so we are giving you some tips on how you can keep your home and belongings safe and ensure you stay lucky, not just today, as this advice is helpful all year round. 

  • Lock windows and doors when leaving home, even for a short while. If you don’t and you get burgled, your home insurance could be invalidated because you left your home insecure.
  • If you have windows open at any time of the day or night due to high temperatures, make sure your keys and valuables aren’t within sight or reach of those windows.
  • How much do you share online? Think about how public your profile is before posting your holiday highlight reels when you’re away from home. How well do you know the people who follow you, and how much do you really want them to know? Up your security settings and enjoy a summer holiday social media detox.
  • Into your fitness? Did you also know that you could be unintentionally giving away your home address if you use fitness apps that share your location? Check your app’s privacy settings, some allow you to set up a privacy zone that conceals your home address. 
  • Doing a spot of DIY? Lock away ladders and tools after use so they can’t be stolen or used to break into your home. Are your tools marked? Make sure you mark them with your name using paint pens and then seal it with a clear lacquer spray. 
  • Good neighbours are worth their weight in gold. If you like and trust your neighbour, ask them to keep an eye on your home and pop round on a regular basis to water plants and take in deliveries and post.

Even the smallest pieces of evidence can help build a bigger intelligence picture. If you have CCTV footage or images of suspicious behaviour that you think we should know about, submit it to be reviewed through our suspicious activity portal. And just for an extra tip, why not make sure your CCTV is charged and working, and perhaps give it a little clean?!

You can report a burglary to us online here. In an emergency, always call 999.

You can find more tips on how to keep your home and belongings secure here. 

12/06/2025 £3 bus fare cap extended

In the Spring Statement the Chancellor announced that the £3 bus fare cap will be extended.


However, locally we appreciate that sometimes you might need to change between Metrobus routes to complete your journey. We wish to highlight to residents that Metrobus offers the MetroVoyager ticket which costs less than three capped fares and this allows you to travel on the entire Metrobus route network including trips to Brighton, in addition to this it can be used on Brighton & Hove (B&H) buses within a qualifying area and be used to obtain a discount on the tour bus service operated by Brighton & Hove.


Once again we can not emphasise enough how much using your local bus stop can make to the level of services offered. With modern technology operators can count the numbers of passengers boarding and alighting at particular stops therefore once again as we enter the summer months please can we ask that where possible you use the stops on Bushfield Drive and Spencer Way rather than the hospital bus stops to help build up the business case for enhanced services on the estate.

11/06/2025 Spring Statement - key points

Please click on the link below to see the spring statement from the Chancellor

Find out more on the BBC News website by clicking here

08/06/2025 Raven in bloom competition returns

Our Raven in Bloom gardening competition is back!

You can find out more here - https://www.ravenht.org.uk/news-and-events/raven-in-bloom-gardening-competition/or the attached flyer.

If you could please share through your channels that would be amazing.

Find out more

03/06/2025 Latest News from trading standards

Read about dangerous nail glues, airport drop off scams, ghost number plates, phishing emails and the single-use vape ban as well as recalls you should be aware of.

Also listed are the events we are attending, so have a look and if you are local come and say hi! 👋 

You can read the newsletter here or copy and paste this url into your browser: https://news.comms.surreycc.info/pa2/send/bej-csj1

Click here for the trading standards website

May 2025 News

29/05/2025 Latest crime prevention advise from Surrey Police - Scams

Family messaging scam

Sussex Police and Surrey Police continue to see reports relating to family messaging WhatsApp scams.

In this fraudulent occasion, the fraudster will pretend to be a family member. The message will come from a different number which they will provide a believable explanation for like their phone broke so they’re messaging from a different number.  They may then move to a different messaging platform.

Once they feel that the victim believes them, they will then request money or gift cards in payment.

Sussex Police recently received a report from a woman who received a message from someone claiming to be their daughter stating that they were in financial hardship. Keen to support her daughter through this, she sent nearly £1,000. 

It was only when the call was made to confirm that the payment was received that the victim was made aware it was a scam. Fortunately, the victim in this case got their money back from their bank and there was no financial impact to them.  

However, we still see regular reports of family messaging fraud with nearly 50 people reporting this in the last year alone. This was followed by vulnerable visits conducted by Sussex Police and Surrey Police.


Top Tips  

  • Verify the source – Contact the person on their usual number to verify that they have contacted you.
  • “Hi Mum/Dad” – Is this how they would usually begin a message to you? Is it the name they would use?
  • Stop! Think Fraud! – Don’t feel pressured into sending money. Confirm with them that they have requested this by the usual contact method.
  • Check the text – You can report suspicious texts to 7726.
  • Look out for others – make fraud part of everyday conversations.
  • Two-step verification - ensure you have added protection of additional verification on your device and apps.

You can find more information here at Stop! Think Fraud  


Gift Cards

Increasingly fraud is becoming more complex with fraudsters changing and evolving their processes to ensure that their victims are bypassing security measures that have been implemented to protect them. 

One way in which they have done this is by asking their victims to purchase gift cards and provide them with the codes to access the funds immediately.  They will often request high amounts, typically over £100, and the request may be repeated. If this happens, this is likely to be fraud.

Scammers will contact their victims, usually by phone, where they instill panic urging the victim to make a payment by purchasing vouchers and gift cards from their nearest retailer. Often victims will go to their local supermarket.

Once the cards have been purchased, the scammer accesses the money by asking the victim to share the code on the back of the voucher.

Scammers are very good at manipulating their victims to believe they need help, where victims do not realise that vouchers could be used for anything other than helping their family members.

Companies that are being used frequently, such as Apple for their iTunes vouchers, have begun to additionally provide safeguarding advice and what to do if you have been a victim of a scam through this method. Read more here.   


Fraud prevention in the community – Is this volunteering role for you?

We are looking for volunteers to joins our existing Volunteer Fraud Prevention Programme in an exciting new role as a community engagement volunteer. The volunteers will work alongside our Neighbourhood Policing Teams based in local police stations, delivering fraud prevention advice and guidance to residents in Sussex.

This will include engaging with the public in a variety of different settings such as delivering fraud presentations and attending events/key locations to hand out to our fraud prevention literature and provide advice and education to the public e.g. Farmers markets, community centres and libraries.

If you feel that this is something that you would like to be involved with advert goes live on 2 June 2025, please complete the application on the Sussex Police website under Volunteers and Special Constables or use the following link: https://www.sussex.police.uk/police-forces/sussex-police/areas/careers/jobs/

We plan on a volunteering role for Surrey Police too which you can read about in next month’s newsletter!


Fraud prevention in the community

Book your free cyber prevention with the South East Cyber Crime Unit webinars 

Surrey Police and partners will be providing fraud prevention advice with a focus on doorstep crime at the following locations – 

Farnham 24 June at Waitrose Car Park.

Dorking 26 June 2025 at St. Martins Walk Car Park.

With even more to follow! You can email SussexandSurreyFraudPreventionEngagements@surrey.police.uk to learn about the latest events.


Keeping our communities safe from fraud events

If you or your organisation in Sussex or Surrey feels that you could benefit from having a free tailored fraud prevention in person engagement, please contact Sussex Police and Surrey Police directly on SussexandSurreyFraudPreventionEngagements@surrey.police.uk for further information.

28/05/2025 Events news

Planning on travelling over the next few weeks or looking for something to do?


Major events:


Epsom Derby meeting:


The 2025 Epsom Ladies Day and Derby meetings are due to take place on Friday 6th June and Saturday 7th June respectively.


Event traffic management measures will be in place and congestion is likely. Due to the 420/460 buses running close to the racecourse they may be subject to delays and diversions including- please check before you travel.


British Heart Foundation London to Brighton Bike Ride.


On Sunday 15th June (Father’s Day) we see the return of the British Heart Foundation London To Brighton Bike Ride.

There will be a large number of road closures and diversions for this event. If you want to show your support to those undertaking this 56 mile journey the nearest viewing area is by the Dog & Duck pub at Outwood.


Looking for something on the estate?


Don’t forget that each month we have a number of local events on Whitebushes:


Are you interested in gardening or want to learn more about it?


The Kiln community gardens team meets on the first Saturday of the month at Kiln Walk to maintain the community garden. 


Interested in pond restoration work?


On the first Saturday of the month the team also work on the pond on Ambleside Close with support from a pond restoration specialist providing us expert knowledge.


Interested  in football?


Thanks to the team at Redhill football club for their coaching on the pitch on Bushfield drive. The club runs adverts for the events via their Facebook page.


Interested in meeting your neighbours for a chat and cuppa?


On the Third Saturday of the month there is the Whitebushes Warm Welcome coffee morning at the village hall  on the junction of Three Arch Road and Masons Bridge Road


YMCA Y bus visits:


Please check the YMCA site for the timetable of visits to the estate of the Y-bus which often sets up by the Bushfield Drive playground and football pitch.


Please remember to visit the regular and adhoc events calendars to find out more about what is happening locally. New contributors of information include The Archway Theatre in Horley and the local Age Concern branch.

27/05/2025 Volunteering opportunity - Friends of East Surrey Hospital

The hospital friends shop is seeking volunteers to help either in their shop or with deliveries.

22/05/2025 Reigate & Banstead Borough Council parking charge consultation

Reigate and Banstead council have announced their  proposals for revised parking charges in carpets and some on street parking.


Please click the link bellow for more details 

Find out more

20/05/2025 Redhill train station news

A planing application that had over 2,000 objections for redeveloping the forecourts at Redhill railway station with an extremely large residential development, which would have had detrimental impact on traffic flow and taxi rank provision, was refused by the planning committee at Reigate & Banstead Borough Council a few months back. we have found out that an appeal has now been launched. Further details and links will be added as soon as we have any more news..

17/05/2025 Thank you for today's Whitebushes warm welcome and upcoming events on the estate

Thank you to all the people that came to the Whitebushes Warm Welcome today.


Next dates for your diary


7th June - 10am to 12 noon

Kiln Community Gardens & Whitebushes pond (located on Ambleside Close) working party.


This is a great day to come out learn more about gardening, pond restoration and meet other residents .


Saturday 21st June 11:00 - 12:30

Whitebushes Warm Welcome

Coffee morning and another opportunity to get to know more of your neighbours from across the estate.

16/05/2025 Stand up against street harassment (From in the know)

 

With 80% of women in the UK reporting harassment in public spaces and 75% of harassment victims saying no one helped, the need for action is urgent. 


The Suzy Lamplugh Trust has partnered with L’Oréal Paris to deliver the Stand Up Against Street Harassment training programme across the UK. 


Developed by international NGO Right To Be, this globally approved free bystander intervention training empowers individuals to safely step in and support victims of public harassment.


Join over 18,000 people in the UK who've already completed the training by booking one of our May dates:
 

👉 22nd of May 12:00-12.30

👉29th of May 12:00-12:30


Sign up now at 

www.suzylamplugh.org/Pages/Events/Category/events


Most people want to help but don’t know how - this training changes that. Together, we can make public spaces safer for everyone.


15/05/2025 Latest news

We have recently added a large number of forthcoming events to the ad-hoc events listing as well as a number of regular events including contributions from the local Age Concern group and The Archway Theatre in Horley.


If you, or someone you know, is organising and event or run a support club/group please remember we do not charge to feature on this website. We accept listing from organisations based in the areas covered by:

  • Reigate & Banstead Borough Council
  • Tandbridge District Council
  • Mole Valley District Council 
  • Epsom and Ewell Borough Council.

09/05/2025 Latest News from Trading Standards

please click on the link bellow for the latest news from Trading Standards

Find out more about Trading Standards latest updates

08/05/2025 Reminder changes to bus times

Some Metrobus timetables are changing from Saturday with the 100 seeing more services introduced.


 A new timetable for the 400 allowing time for the ongoing diversion in the Godstone area following the sink hole appearing Is also hoped to improve service punctuality.

08/05/2025 Whitebushes warm welcome

Help in the bushes wishes to remind you that the next Whitebushes warm welcome will take place on Saturday 17th May from 11:00 to 12:30 at the village hall.


All are welcome.


Dates for December events will be listed nearer the time

05/05/2025 Neighbourhood Watch latest updates

For the latest Neighbourhood watch news please see the link bellow

Find out more about Neighbourhood Watch updates

April 2025 news

29/04/2025 Opportunities to get involved with Ladies Youth Football compliments of Redhill FC

29/04/2025 Opportunities to get involved with Ladies Youth Football compliments of Redhill FC

29/04/2025 Opportunities to get involved with Ladies Youth Football compliments of Redhill FC

Redhill football club have announced these great opportunities via their social media channel:



29/04/2025 Opportunities to get involved with Ladies Youth Football compliments of Redhill FC

29/04/2025 Opportunities to get involved with Ladies Youth Football compliments of Redhill FC

29/04/2025 Opportunities to get involved with Ladies Youth Football compliments of Redhill FC

28/04/2025 Virgin Media Disruption

Residents have reported disruptions to Virgin Media services especially TV and broadband on the estate via the community Facebook page. Thank you to the person who reports that Virgin Media hope to rectify this issue within the next 24-48 hours.

27/04/2025 A23 Thames Water works

Good news it has been confirmed that the roadworks by The Millhouse, on behalf of Thames Water, have now concluded and the temporary lights removed.

24/04/2025 Information for Southern Housing Residents

Received  from Southern Housing


I wanted to inform you about a new project I am running for Southern Housing residents.


Our team has taken over an E-Learning Platform, allowing SH residents to take accredited courses at home at their leisure. I have attached the course list and posters.


There are over 700  accredited courses, including Admin, PA, Secretarial Certification, Customer Services Level 3, Dog Grooming and Child Psychology Certification Level 3.

The platform also has a mindfulness hub, which offers sessions, including evidence-based meditation, breathwork, and movement and fitness programmes, such as BODYPUMP™ and BODYBALANCE™.

Further details of courses are available on request to Southern Housing.


These courses are restricted to Southern Housing residents only.

23/04/2025 Honeycrook Lane roadworks

23/04/2025 Honeycrook Lane roadworks

Salfords and Sidlow Parrish council have shared the following on social media.


As part of Surrey County Council’s commitment to improving roads and pavements, Honeycrock Lane has been selected for carriageway patching works.

The work will take place Tuesday 29 April for 1 day – working hours: 8am to 6pm.

The road will be closed from outside number 63 to number 143.

SCC will make sure you can get to and from your house or business when it is safe to do so. Please talk to a member of our staff on site if you need help – they are keen to deliver the work with minimal disruption to you.

It is essential to keep the road free from parked vehicles to enable the work to proceed as planned. The work is weather dependant and can be delayed by bad weather or other factors. Please look at our information boards on site for date changes.

19/04/2025 Happy Easter & Whitebushes Warm Welcome

Firstly the team at Help in the bushes would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter.

Despite the long bank holiday resulting in some being away, we still managed to run the Whitebushes Warm Welcome today with an Easter theme and the free raffle with an incredible turnout of members of the local community. 


It was also nice to see some new faces come to their first event who also commented how the event really lives upto it’s name

18/04/2025 Pavement reclaimed - Bushfield Drive

We are pleased to announce following campaigning by a member of Help in the bushes over a prolonged period that the pavement on Bushfield Drive between Denton Close and Three Arch Road has now been restored to it‘s former width with the overgrowth of the common removed.

We are skill pushing for other works on the estate to be completed.

17/04/2025 Men in sheds

would you like to find out more about setting up or joining a Men’s Shed?


Men’s Shed is about men getting together in a welcoming inclusive space:


To work on personal or community projects.

Learn and share practical skills.

Sit back with a cuppa - chat if you want, or not!


For more information please contact Charlie Griswood on 07825 351472 or email Charlie.Griswood@reigate-banstead.gov.uk

16/04/2025 Want to get involved in your local community?

There are many ways to get involved with Helpinthebushes, from volunteering and donating to attending our events and spreading the word. Join our community today to make a difference. If you want to get involved please use the contact form bellow

To discuss opportunities to become more involved click here for our contact us form.

15/04/2025 bus improvements from Metrobus from 10th May 2025

15/04/2025 bus improvements from Metrobus from 10th May 2025

Metrobus have announced a number of improvements to services in Surrey and Sussex including increased frequency on the 100 service between Redhill and Maidenbower.


Another interesting development is the extended hours on the 273 between Brighton and Crawley with a travel time of just 1 hour. 

Click here to be connected to the Metrobus May 2025 changes website page.

14/04/2025 Revised Y bus visit to the estate

15/04/2025 bus improvements from Metrobus from 10th May 2025

We have been advised of this new time for the Y bus from YMCA East Surrey visiting the estate. We hope that visitor numbers to the bus will increase and ask you to support this youth initiative.

12/04/2025 Only one week to go to the next Whitebushes Warm Welcome

On Saturday 19th April we will be hosting the next Whitebushes Warm Welcome coffee morning at Whitebushes Village Hall at the junction of Masons Bridge Road & Three Arch Road between 11:00 and 12:30 all are welcome.

should you not be familiar with the village hall there is also a footpath running alongside the common from Bushfield Drive (by the playground) past the football pitch all the way to the village hall. This path also takes you past the lovely Kiln Community Garden.

if you have the free What3Words app just enter mini.zeal.pipes into the app and it will show you the village hall and give you options for directions.

12/04/2025 Crime Prevention Advice reminder form Surrey Police - Easter holidays 2025

Reigate and Banstead Police

Safer Neighbourhood Team

Dear Residents,

Going on holiday?

As we are at the start of the Easter holidays, many of our residents will be going away, which can lead to an increase in burglaries.  If you are going away, please consider this crime prevention advice, to go alongside your normal property security.  

·  Make your home look occupied. For example, using timer switches on lights.

·  Ask a trusted neighbour to check on your home and move any post out of sight.

· Cancel milk and newspaper deliveries.

·  Try not to arrange any on-line deliveries which might be left outside your property.

·  Don’t advertise that you are going away or that you are away on social media.

·  If possible, leave a car on the drive/outside your property or ask a neighbour to park their car on the drive/outside your property while you are away.

·  If you have a lawn, try, and cut it just before you go away.

·  Lock away any valuable items such as pedal bicycles, they may be safer in your home than in a shed. 

·  If you have a garage or outbuildings please make sure they are secure.

Below is the link to the Surrey Police website to report and, also to find crime advice and further updates, including how to prevent Scams.

https://www.surrey.police.uk

11/04/2025 New term for learning ballet starting soon

Balletcore are pleased to announce that their new term is starting shortly across East Surrey. The start dates are:


ADULT BALLET CLASSES

28th April 7pm - Caterham Community Centre

23rd April 6.15pm - Reigate Parish School

23rd April 7.45pm - Donyngs Leisure Centre

24th April 8pm at Merstham Park School

For more information please visit https://www.balletcore.co.uk

10/04/2024 A useful app recommendation.

Following feedback about trying to find the village hall for the last Whitebushes Warm welcome we have decided to include the really useful What3Words app to our posters.

What3Words is a free app that has divided the entire planet into 3 metre x 3 metre squares which have a unique combination of three words.

You can use these three worlds to help to share the location such as if you are meeting in a large place and want to direct other to you (Unless you move). This can also be useful in the event of an emergency for directing responders to you if you are out enjoying the countryside with no clearly distinguishable landmarks.

The logo for this app is shown in the picture. If you wish to download it please visit your App Store.

09/04/2025 Bushfield Drive has reopened and buses returned

We are pleased to announce that the roadworks on the estate have been concluded and buses are now back serving the estate

02/04/2025 Road closure on the estate

Bushfield Drive is closed today (2nd April) until 9th April due to a burst water main. 

Denton Close, Edgefield Close and Hawthorn Close access via Bushfield Drive. 


The rest of the estate access via Spencer Way.

During this closure the buses will be unable to serve the estate with the nearest stop in use being East Surrey Hospital.

March 2025 news

31/03/2025 Devolution - have your say

lToday, 31 March, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council launches a survey to gain insights from local residents to help shape the future of local government.

The proposed re-organisation will change the way that all council services are delivered in the future. We want your voice to help shape what happens next.

The English Devolution White Paper set out the Government’s plans to simplify local government. Instead of some services (like education, adult and children’s social care and roads) run by Surrey County Council, and others (like bin collections, planning, and housing) run by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, councils will be combined into unitary authorities that will deliver all the services in your area.

An Interim Plan was submitted to Government on 21 March on behalf of all 12 councils in Surrey, proposing the county is divided into two or three unitary councils. We are now asking for the views of residents to influence the next phase of the process, ahead of submitting the full proposal to Government by 9 May 2025.

We are also working with Crawley Borough Council to explore options beyond the existing county boundary that could support the interests of our residents – particularly around maximising the economic growth potential of the already successful Gatwick Diamond economic area.

Tell us your priotiries

Cllr Richard Biggs, Leader of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, asserted: “Big changes are coming to how your local services are run. We are committed to doing everything we can to influence Government to create a unitary model in Surrey that serves our residents and businesses best.

“Our survey seeks to understand what is most important to people in their local areas and communities, it asks about how and which surrounding areas people use, for views on transport and democracy as well as preferences for local government organisation. We need your help to tell us what you want and what your priorities are so that the plans we submit to Government reflect these as far as possible.”

Future of Your Council survey

Work is happening fast but it’s important that as your local council, we are able to reflect what matters to you.

Help shape the future of your local services by responding to our Future of Your Council survey. It should take approximately 15 minutes to complete and will close at 12 noon on Monday 21st April 2025. You can skip questions that are not relevant to you.

As a thank you for participating in the survey we’re offering you the chance to enter a prize draw to win one of three £50 Love2Shop vouchers.

If you have any queries, or would like a copy of the survey in a different format, please email engagement@reigate-banstead.gov.uk or contact the customer contact centre by telephone on 01737 276 000 or via SMS if you are deaf or hard of hearing on 07834 626 468 (Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm).

Click here to find out more about devolution and for a chance to have your voice heard

28/03/2025 Latest news and trends from trading standards

As we look forward to the warmer months the latest trading standards upgrade for Surrey and Berkshire has some useful information about


- Rogue parking operators at airports including Gatwick

- Romance Fraud

- Cancelled flight information

- Scams impacting Apple device users

- information on slushies and the risk to children

- Information on toxic jewellery
- Product recall news

- Fire safety advice following fires involving e-bikes.

Find out more at the trading standards page

27/03/2025 Online security advice from Surrey Police

Turning on 2SV gives your most important accounts an extra level of protection, especially your email. It can be turned on in a matter of minutes – time well spent to keep the fraudsters out.


Police took to the streets of Guildford, on Monday, 17 April as part of a national day of action, to raise awareness with the residents of 2SV also known as 2 Factor Authentication (2FA). 

The team, which included local and regional representatives, spoke with commuters at Guildford train station about the importance of having the security process in place on their online platforms. They then went into Guildford town centre and were invited into Barclays Bank to provide the information to their customers, engaging with them inside and with other members of the community outside the branch.


Helpful fraud prevention literature was also shared with other banking organisations.


2SV can usually be found in the security settings of your account. Sometimes it’s called 2-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA). It is available for most of the major online services, such as email, banking, and social media.


By setting up 2SV, it can help protect you from cyber criminals as it asks for more information to prove your identity when you log in to your online accounts.

It provides a way of ‘double checking’ that you really are the person you are claiming to be when you log in so creates double the work for criminals trying to access your online accounts, even if they know your password.

Even if you’ve always looked after your passwords, they can still be stolen through no fault of your own – it’s easier than you think for someone to steal your password. 

When you turn on 2SV, you will be asked to provide a ‘second step’, which is something that you (and only you) can access.


This could be a code that’s sent to you by text message or created by an app.


You may also be able to use your fingerprint, facial recognition, or memorable information. You don’t necessarily need a mobile to turn on 2SV. Some providers will let you use a landline number, or a separate device, such as a card reader or USB stick.


We recommend turning on 2SV for your email and social media accounts, as well as any accounts that contain lots of personal or sensitive information. Often online banking has 2SV enabled by default but do double check if you are unsure.


Take a few minutes to secure your online accounts now.


Financial abuse by a known person


As people age their need to rely on others for support can increase,  whether that is through personal care needs, day-to-day tasks or financial affairs. Financial abuse can take many forms, including abuse by a position of trust and sadly can be perpetrated by someone close to you. 

Friends, family members, carers or company employees may be asked to look after your personal or business finances. They may instead take advantage of their access to bank accounts or information for their own benefit or misuse the assets of a business to embezzle funds for themselves.


In 2024, Sussex Police received 224 reports of financial abuse by suspects known to the victims with Surrey Police receiving 112 reports for the same period.  These reports accounted for a combined loss of over £13 million pounds, with almost half of these cases relating to victims over 75 years old. 

Older people can be an unfortunate target of this crime type, due to being in receipt of pensions and due to the higher value of assets they may have built up, by comparison to younger age groups. 

Reporting a fraud by a person known to you can be increasingly difficult if the suspect is a family member, carer, or friend as there may not be an alternative support network outside the influence of the suspect. There can also be the risk and/or fear of retaliation or further victimisation which can inhibit reporting.


In a recent example, a housebound man in poor health from Sussex, was financially abused by a member of his own family.  They had offered to do his shopping for him, which the man agreed to, and gave the relative his bank card and PIN number. 

Eventually this came to police attention when he had fallen behind on his rent, had very little food in the house and insufficient funds to pay his bills.


It transpired that an additional £8,000 had been taken from his account, by the relative, without his knowledge. 

In a similar case in Surrey, an elderly female had sought the support of a close friend to buy her groceries using her bank card (having also shared her PIN).  After six months, it was discovered that £3,000 had been taken from her account unlawfully and welfare concerns were made regarding the lack of money she had left to pay her utility bills.


This fraud type when perpetrated by a family member or friend is a betrayal that can have devastating effects on the victim.


If you have been given a position of trust, it is your responsibility to keep a close eye on the individual’s finances, particularly if they are vulnerable. Handle bills and statements with care and shred them before throwing them out.


If you are concerned that a vulnerable person in your area is being financially abused by someone they know, report your concerns to Sussex Police or Surrey Police on 101.

25/03/2025 Information from Metrobus re overnight change of bus services due to clocks going forward

On Sunday 30th March, the clocks spring forward 1 hour at 1:00AM (GMT) to 2:00AM (BST) ⏰


Trips starting before 1:00 AM will run as usual on GMT. Services scheduled to depart between 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM will not operate. Any trips starting at 2:00 AM or later will follow BST.


There will be some changes to route 20 and route 100.  🚌 


Find out more: metrobus.co.uk/service-updates

21/03/2025 Crime Prevention alert from Surrey Police

Dear resident, 

We have seen an increase in reports of shed break-ins across Surrey this week, and we want to remind you to secure any outbuildings just as you would your home.

First off, check your home insurance covers the contents of any shed, garage or outbuilding from theft. Ensure any security lights or CCTV are in working order, and consider a battery-operated shed alarms.

Next up, take a look at your shed and consider the steps you could take to make it more secure, whether that be securing windows with wire mesh or grills, or investing in a strong padlock with no exposed screws.

And as the weather begins to take a brighter turn, perhaps it could be time to get planting - and what better than ones which can look great and keep your property safe?

Watch our video on all things defensive planting here: https://youtu.be/4fZQU3KbfwI?si=pzxM1MiDmqnwIhVC

 Message Sent By
Lauren Wise
(Surrey Police, Corporate Communications, Communications Officer, Surrey)

18/03/2025 Important news for those planning to visit East Surrey Hospital

Due to an increased number of norovirus cases, please do not visit East Surrey Hospital unless you have an urgent clinical need and especially if you are experiencing diarrhoea or vomiting or have experienced any symptoms in the last 48 hours. 


You can find out more information on Norovirus here: https://bit.ly/41Tw3bm. 


During this time, we are also making some temporary changes to visiting – you can find out more information here: https://www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors

17/03/2025 latest news from in the know - Over 35,000 account hackings reported in 2024.

Protect your online accounts from hackers and enable 2SV: Action Fraud issue new warning about social media and email account hacking as new data is revealed. 

This year Action Fraud and Meta are encouraging the public to protect their social media and email accounts as data shows there were more than 35,000 reports made last year. 

Data shows there was a rise of social media and email account hacking reported in 2024, with a total of 35,434 reports made to Action Fraud, compared to 22,530 reports made in 2023.

Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, has launched a campaign, supported by Meta, to encourage people to take an extra step of online protection by enabling 2-Step Verification for each online account they have. The warning comes as reporting shows nearly £1 million was lost to hackers last year. 

The most common motives for social media hacking were either investment fraud, ticket fraud or theft of the targeted account, reporting insights revealed.

Adam Mercer, Deputy Director of Action Fraud, said:

“As social media and email account hacking remains the most reported cybercrime this year, this Action Fraud campaign marks a critical issue for everyone who has online accounts. That’s why we’re raising awareness of the ways people can protect themselves online.

“Follow Stop! Think Fraud advice and protect yourself online: enable 2-Step Verification on each online account you have – this will help prove your identity and stop fraudsters trying to steal or access your valuable information. Secure your social media and email accounts by ensuring each password is strong and uses three random words. Remember to never share your passwords with anyone else.”

David Agranovich, Security Policy Director, Meta, said: 

“Scammers are relentless and continuously evolving their tactics to try and evade detection, which is why we’re constantly working on new ways to keep people safe while keeping bad actors out. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is one crucial example of how people can add an extra layer of security to their Meta accounts, to help reduce the risk of scammers accessing your accounts. We’ve also started rolling out facial recognition technology to help people get back into compromised or hacked accounts and are always working on new ways to stay ahead of scammers.”

In the reports made to Action Fraud, there were various different methods of hacking highlighted, these include: 

On-platform chain hacking 

This is when a fraudster gains control of an account and begins to impersonate the legitimate owner. The goal is to convince people to reveal authentication codes, including one-time passcodes, that are sent to them via text. Many victims of this type of hacking believe it’s a friend messaging them, however the shared code was associated with their own account and the impersonator can now use it to access their account. Usually when an account is taken over, fraudsters monetise control of the account via the promotion of various fraudulent schemes, like fake tickets or crypto investment schemes, while impersonating the original account owner. 

Leaked passwords and phishing

The other common method of hacking is when account details are gained via phishing scams, or the use of leaked information used from data breaches, such as leaked passwords. This becomes prevalent as people often use the same password for multiple accounts, so a leaked password from one website can leave many of their online accounts vulnerable to hacking. 

What can you do to avoid being a victim?

  • 2-step verification (2SV) will keep criminals out of your account – even if they know your password. Turning on 2SV gives your most important accounts an extra level of protection, especially your email and social media accounts. It can be turned on in a matter of minutes – time well spent to keep the fraudsters out. Find out how to enable it here.
  • Email and social media passwords should be strong and different to all of your other passwords. A good way to make sure your passwords are ‘long enough and strong enough’ is to combine three random words to create a unique password which is easy to remember. Find out more here.

Report suspicious emails by forwarding it to: report@phishing.gov.uk

Find out how to protect yourself from fraud: https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk

If you’ve lost money or provided your financial information to someone, notify your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101.


Message Sent By
Action Fraud
(Action Fraud, Administrator, National)

16/03/2025 A great turn out for the Whitebushes warm welcome

Thank you to everyone that attended the Whitebushes warm welcome at the village hall. It was great to see so many people coming together for a cuppa and chat. .


Also thank you to David from the Henry Smith Horley who gave an interesting talk about the organisation and how it can help people. The Horley branch of the organisation covers the estate (but not the hospital) and their details are bellow. It was interesting to hear of the historic land boundaries often based on rivers and streams hence the inclusion of Whitebushes with the stream that ran on the common up by Three Arch Road.


Click here for more about then Henry Smith Charity Horley on their website

12/03/2024 update from Surrey County Council

Household Support Grant update - Easter 2025

Surrey County Council, in discussion with schools and partners, has agreed to continue funding to provide families with children eligible for benefit-related free school meals(FSM) attending Surrey schools and education settings with supermarket food vouchers during the Easter 2025 break.

Supermarket food vouchers will no longer be available to:

  • children in receipt of Funded Early Education for Two-Year-olds (FEET) unless eligible for EYPP on economic grounds,
  • children who are in receipt of EYPP on non-economic grounds.

A £30 voucher per eligible child will be funded for the whole Easter period. This is a single payment and no additional payment is available for schools/settings with a longer holiday period. Please note that vouchers are not available to non-Surrey pupils in Surrey independent schools.

Please see: Household Support Grant update - Easter 2025

10/03/2024 Statement from the hospital

Today, we opened our newly refurbished Phlebotomy unit at East Surrey Hospital for pre-booked appointments - you can now find us by the East Entrance!  


Walk-in patients should continue using the phlebotomy unit in the orange zone. We will accept walk-in patients at East Surrey Hospital until 31 March 2025. 


This change is part of our commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. Thank you for your support as we continue to improve our services! 💙 


You can book your blood tests here - https://bit.ly/4hLjjsy

Find out more and book your appointment here.

04/03/2025 Changes to blood tests at our local hospitals

You can now book blood test appointments online for the first time using SwiftQueue, our new patient booking system designed to reduce waiting times, improve efficiency, and enhance patient experience.


Patients at East Surrey Hospital can access the new online portal to book an appointment from 10 March 2025, whilst patients at Crawley and Horsham Hospitals will be able to book appointments from 1 April 2025.


The Trust will continue to accept walk-in patients until Monday 31 March 2025.


You can find out more here - https://bit.ly/43ivYPd


Book an appointment here - https://bit.ly/4hLjjsy


For anyone unable to book using the online booking system, please call 0300 6134117 and a member of our team will book an appointment for you.


Thank you for your support as we continue to improve our services! 💙


Please note from Monday 10th March East Surrey Hospital is moving the blood tests to the East entrance.

03/03/2025 A message from your local councillors - re Kiln Community Gardens

Big thanks to this fantastic crowd of local volunteers in Whitebushes who made quick work of a big delivery of mulch for the Kiln Community garden on Saturday morning. A few wheelbarrows and shovels and willing hands, the sunshine and a few cups of tea and coffee also helped get the job done.


Next community gardening session on the first Saturday morning in April. 


#communitymatters #helpinthebushes

Find out more about Kiln Community Gardens

02/03/2025 Estate news and event updates

Next litter pick:


Saturday 22nd March 11:00 to 12:30

Meeting at the playground on Bushfield Drive


Kiln Community Garden and Whitebushes pond team

The first Saturday of each month (except Jan)


Whitebushes warm welcome - coffee morning

The third Saturday of each month 11:00 to 12:30 held at the Whitebushes Village Hall

February 2025 news

19/02/2025 RAILWAY IMPROVEMENT WORK – Earlswood

19/02/2025 RAILWAY IMPROVEMENT WORK – Earlswood

19/02/2025 RAILWAY IMPROVEMENT WORK – Earlswood

I'm writing to let you know we need to do some essential work near your property. Work will be carried out continuously from Sunday 09 March 2025 at 01:00 to Monday 10 March 2025 at 03:00.  



This work will involve removing and installing rails with the use of on-track plant. We will be using Salfords, Redhill, RH1 5DE for on-tracking our machinery, staff access, loading tools and bringing materials to site. 

Our work will often happen during the night and at weekends and the equipment we use means some disturbance is unavoidable, but we will make every effort to minimise any unnecessary noise.  

I hope this information is helpful and we apologise for any inconvenience these essential works may cause. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please visit www.networkrail.co.ukor telephone our 24-Hour National Helpline on 03457 11 41 41. 

Find out more about how we maintain the tracks, please visit our website: www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/looking-after-the-railway/track/
I hope this information is helpful but if you have any questions, there are several ways to contact us, by calling our dedicated 24-hour National Helpline on 03457 11 41 41 or visiting our website by clicking the Contact Us below:


Thank you for your patience and understanding while this work takes place.Best wishes,
Network Rail Contact & Community Team

Find out more about contacting Network rail here

19/02/2025 update on the trees on the common

19/02/2025 RAILWAY IMPROVEMENT WORK – Earlswood

19/02/2025 RAILWAY IMPROVEMENT WORK – Earlswood

Trees recently planted on Whitebushes Common, as part of 2,500 donated by Surrey County Council were removed yesterday by Reigate and Banstead Council as a result of being planted in the wrong place. 


Whitebushes Common is species rich in grassland and as such it is designated as part of the Earlswood Common Site of Nature Conservation Interest.  


Simon Elson, who is chair of the Reigate Area Conservation Volunteers (RACV), visited Whitebushes Pond on the 1st February and was shocked to see the tree planting and immediately reminded the Greenspaces Team of the SNCI status.  As a result, the team have apologised for the genuine oversight and human error and have since been in discussions with Surrey County Council Tree Team and the County Ecologist of where the trees should be moved to. 


They have agreed to compliment planting that has already taken place this season at Battlebridge Running Track Open Space, Crossway Open Space, both in Merstham and at Tarnyard Meadows in Horley, all of which have available capacity to accept extra trees.

18/02/2025 A25 closure Godstone

Due to a sink hole the A25 just north of the Godstone one way system has been closed.


Diversions are in place and bus services punctuality is potentially being impacted due to the length of the diversion route. Please see the Metrobus website for more updates on bus services impacted.

01/02/2025 Countryside Survey from Surrey County Council

Councillor Baart has shared the following survey with the community which you may be interested in.

Click here for the survey

January 2025 news

31/01/2025 New year, new opportunities

As we enter the new year we are pleased to announce we have set up our events windows upto the beginning of May. if you are organising an event and would like to be listed for free please email the team.


We have also recently added more events to our regular events and adhoc calendars, and clubs and activities pages for more information.

30/01/2025 New volunteering opportunities

Facing a challenge but want to volunteer please speak to this organisation that will support you to find volunteering opportunities.

30/01/2025 Landslide impacting trains

29/01/2025 Flood alert and knock on roadworks

A landside in the Gatwick / Three Bridges area is currently causing delays please allow extra time for your journeys.


Delays and cancellations have occurred today. 

29/01/2025 Flood alert and knock on roadworks

29/01/2025 Flood alert and knock on roadworks

Following the recent flood alert the River Mole has experienced a surge of water. as a result tankers have returned to the A23 at Salfords with temporary traffic lights deployed. Please allow additional time if using the A23.

24/01/2025 20:00 update on bus disruption

24/01/2025 20:00 update on bus disruption

Following the earlier suspension of bus services to Whitebushes and East Surrey Hospital due to the roadworks these have now resumed.


Hopefully now it is the weekend the works on the pavement can be completed with less disruption.


Should services be impacted over the next few days the nearest alternative stop that was in use was on Three Arch Road on the football club side of the road.

24/01/2025 Bus service suspension

Metrobus are currently unable to serve East Surrey Hospital or Whitebushes due to the roadworks with temporary lights causing significant delays/congestion at the hospital roundabout. Please use the bus stop on Three Arch Road (football club side of the road) for all services.


If driving it is recommended to use Masons Bridge Road or Kingsmill Lane to access the A23 or A25 further from the hospital.


Help in the bushes have contacted Metrobus to ask them to also reflect the impact on the estate as the 460 was missing from the list of routes on Friday.

Find out more about bus service updates.

22/01/2025 New location for the farmers market

Eco Earlswood are pleased to announce that their Farmers Market has moved to the Sea Cadets site on Hooley Lane just few doors up from the Marquis Of Granby (the former venue)


Full details on the regular events page.

Find out more on our regular events pag

18/01/2025 Three Arch Road / Masons Bridge reopened early

Some brilliant news Surrey County Council highways have managed to complete the repairs to Three Arch Road and Masons Bridge Road early.


Metrobus

Services have returned to the estate 


Whitebushes Warm Welcome

The car park at The village hall will be able to be used for today‘s event between 11:00 & 12:30



Thank you to Surrey County Council highways and their contractors for getting the road reopened so quickly following the diesel spillage.

16/01/2025 Revised access to the Whitebushes Warm Welcome due to roadworks.

The Whitebushes warm welcome coffee morning will be taking place as usual this Saturday between 11:00 & 12:30 however due to the vehicular access issues due to the diesel spill it is highly likely that the road will be closed therefore closing car park at the village hall.

Please remember you can access the Whitebushes Village Hall from the footpath that neighbours the common and runs from the playground all the way to the village hall with multiple access points from neighbouring roads and Kiln Walk.


Volunteers at both Help in the bushes and Kiln Community Gardens look forward to welcoming you to this monthly coffee morning held on the third Saturday of each month.



16/01/25 Emergency Road Closures Three Arch Road and Masons Bridge Road

Following a diesel spill by the village hall the road is closed between Canada Drive (The rear entrance to hospital) and Spencer Way this evening.


Roadwork crews are on scene and as soon as we hear more Help in the bushes will share any updates here.


Buses are currently not able to complete the loop through the estate with an estimate of 1 week for the closure. Please check the Metrobus app or website for latest service updates. The nearest alternative stop is the Hospital main entrance.

Find out more about the impact on buses here

04/01/2025 winter weather warning

Please be advised that due to the wintry conditions and the weather warning events may be cancelled at short notice.


As the weather takes effect Help in the bushes wishes to remind you of these emergency contacts previously shared by Surrey Fire & Rescue.


Please wrap up warm and if you need medical advice you can call NHS 111 for advice / help.



04/01/2025 Redhill football club event postponed.

Redhill Football club regret to announce that due to the frozen pitch condition the match today has had to be cancelled for safety reasons.


Please look out for the details of the rescheduled event.

03/01/2025 IT training opportunity

Charlie Griswood, our community development officer wishes to highlight these opportunities to get some IT training.


Places must be prebooked

02/01/2025 East Surrey Hospital declares critical incident

Due to high levels of demand and winter viruses, please only visit the Emergency Department in the case of a life-threatening emergency. For non-life-threatening medical concerns, please use NHS 111, your local pharmacy or GP, the Crawley urgent treatment centre or the minor injury units at Horsham, Caterham and East Grinstead. If you have a life-threatening injury or illness it’s vital you still come forward for care or call 999.


If you are visiting our site, please see the latest visitor guidance. https://bit.ly/3W5Lt8L

01/01/2025 New Year and a new opportunity to get involved.

There are many ways to get involved with Help in the bushes and the Kiln Community Gardens groups. Attend one of our events, become a member, or volunteer your time. We'd love to have you on board!


Members of both groups will be present at the Whitebushes Warm Welcome on the third Saturday of every month.

01/01/2025 New Bus Fares from today

Please note that most local bus routes are covered by this scheme however there are some exceptions including all TfL services.

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