Peter Stewart

As we said previously, RAC survey work started last month. Their final report is expected in November. And this past week, the council held five drop in events to better understand the immediate and future needs of individuals and communities. relating to arts, cultural space and activities right across the borough.

As we said previously, RAC survey work started last month. Their final report is expected in November. And this past week, the council held five drop in events to better understand the immediate and future needs of individuals and communities. relating to arts, cultural space and activities right across the borough.

So you're able to take part in that even if you're from outside the borough, notably if you're perhaps from Buckland, Betchworth and Brockham as well, and perhaps you normally gravitate towards the Harlequin in Redhill or other things which are happening, because of course it doesn't matter if you're in Mole Valley, you might go to the Dorking Halls or you might go up to the Epsom Playhouse, for example, might go down to the Horth in Crawley.

So you're able to take part in that even if you're from outside the borough, notably if you're perhaps from Buckland, Betchworth and Brockham as well, and perhaps you normally gravitate towards the Harlequin in Redhill or other things which are happening, because of course it doesn't matter if you're in Mole Valley, you might go to the Dorking Halls or you might go up to the Epsom Playhouse, for example, might go down to the Horth in Crawley.

Well, they say, the council this is, that they'd welcomed the thoughts of everyone who lives, works in or, as I say, even visits the borough. And you can hear more about the reasons for the Harlequin closure in episode 48 with our Q&A. Audio highlights of the most recent council meeting decision on the Harlequin in episode 49.

Well, they say, the council this is, that they'd welcomed the thoughts of everyone who lives, works in or, as I say, even visits the borough. And you can hear more about the reasons for the Harlequin closure in episode 48 with our Q&A. Audio highlights of the most recent council meeting decision on the Harlequin in episode 49.

And the reaction from the Harlequin support group Ali spoke to us back in episode 53. So as I say, the first event was in Red Hill at Christ Central last Saturday. And I went around it and then spoke with people as they came out and asked them what their thoughts about it were.

And the reaction from the Harlequin support group Ali spoke to us back in episode 53. So as I say, the first event was in Red Hill at Christ Central last Saturday. And I went around it and then spoke with people as they came out and asked them what their thoughts about it were.

What did you make of the display and how the questions were asked and the interactivity and things like that? Fairly straightforward.

What did you make of the display and how the questions were asked and the interactivity and things like that? Fairly straightforward.

What about the questions that they were asking? Do you think they were appropriate?

What about the questions that they were asking? Do you think they were appropriate?

If the Harlequin or if a big arts provision did disappear from Redhill, what do you think that would mean for the town?

If the Harlequin or if a big arts provision did disappear from Redhill, what do you think that would mean for the town?

The views of some of the people that came out of the very first Harlequin or Arts and Culture consultation event in Redhill last Saturday. Really thought out and quite passionate views there, I thought. Perhaps nothing which was amazingly different from perhaps what we've heard before, but it does show the depth of people's feelings.

The views of some of the people that came out of the very first Harlequin or Arts and Culture consultation event in Redhill last Saturday. Really thought out and quite passionate views there, I thought. Perhaps nothing which was amazingly different from perhaps what we've heard before, but it does show the depth of people's feelings.

and I wonder whether or not you agree with what they have been saying there. If you do, or if you don't, why don't you get in touch with me? Details on the way. First of all, let me tell you that, according to Councillor Natalie Bramall on social media this week, she says, pleased to confirm at Surrey County Council, full council, that the library in Redhill, which, as you know, is adjacent...

and I wonder whether or not you agree with what they have been saying there. If you do, or if you don't, why don't you get in touch with me? Details on the way. First of all, let me tell you that, according to Councillor Natalie Bramall on social media this week, she says, pleased to confirm at Surrey County Council, full council, that the library in Redhill, which, as you know, is adjacent...

to the harlequin will reopen in july 2025 after a full refurbishment and rack removal the temporary library will continue to operate in red hill so it's just around the corner at the moment as i understand it the library may be moving into the belfry between well, pretty soon, through until that date of July 2025. Now, I don't speak, obviously, on behalf of Reigate and Bandstead Borough Council.

to the harlequin will reopen in july 2025 after a full refurbishment and rack removal the temporary library will continue to operate in red hill so it's just around the corner at the moment as i understand it the library may be moving into the belfry between well, pretty soon, through until that date of July 2025. Now, I don't speak, obviously, on behalf of Reigate and Bandstead Borough Council.