Peter Stewart

And it's to combat the nearly £620,000 spent by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council every year on vacant units in the borough. Why £620,000? Well, three quarters of that is actually spent maintaining properties in Redhill, going on things like business rates, insurance and utility bills. So... Yeah, they're called meanwhile leases.

And it's to combat the nearly £620,000 spent by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council every year on vacant units in the borough. Why £620,000? Well, three quarters of that is actually spent maintaining properties in Redhill, going on things like business rates, insurance and utility bills. So... Yeah, they're called meanwhile leases.

It essentially allows for the temporary occupation of a retail unit, of a shop unit in a town centre, without the lengthy admin and legal process going forward. So it means that non-commercial occupiers, charities, for example, who wouldn't normally be able to afford the rent, can actually take advantage of that site as soon as possible. Let's get someone in. Let's have some lights on.

It essentially allows for the temporary occupation of a retail unit, of a shop unit in a town centre, without the lengthy admin and legal process going forward. So it means that non-commercial occupiers, charities, for example, who wouldn't normally be able to afford the rent, can actually take advantage of that site as soon as possible. Let's get someone in. Let's have some lights on.

Let's have some heating on. Let's get maybe a little bit of money. And also what it means is there's a presence on the high street, doesn't it? So that obviously increases footfall and it reduces crime, antisocial behaviour, that kind of thing. And it would mean that some spare space is able to be used by some charities or non-profits until the Harlequin reopens.

Let's have some heating on. Let's get maybe a little bit of money. And also what it means is there's a presence on the high street, doesn't it? So that obviously increases footfall and it reduces crime, antisocial behaviour, that kind of thing. And it would mean that some spare space is able to be used by some charities or non-profits until the Harlequin reopens.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Yes, some of these spaces may not be shops at all, but there may be places for people to meet, there may be rehearsal areas, there may be places for book circles and that kind of group, but maybe the council could be paying for themselves for local interest groups.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Yes, some of these spaces may not be shops at all, but there may be places for people to meet, there may be rehearsal areas, there may be places for book circles and that kind of group, but maybe the council could be paying for themselves for local interest groups.

You remember in our special edition of the Planet Reigate podcast a couple of weeks ago that this is something exactly that was being proposed by council leader Richard Beaks. And if you want to hear a bit more about what he said about that, listen back to episode 64B and most notably 64C as well, where he said that he was looking at other areas where local groups could meet.

You remember in our special edition of the Planet Reigate podcast a couple of weeks ago that this is something exactly that was being proposed by council leader Richard Beaks. And if you want to hear a bit more about what he said about that, listen back to episode 64B and most notably 64C as well, where he said that he was looking at other areas where local groups could meet.

So maybe this is the thinking behind that. The Green Party locally has suggested that multiple empty spaces in the Light Shopping Centre in Redhill could be used for Christmas charity appeals or community groups as well. Two ambulance services facing operation and financial challenges have agreed to collaborate to find a way to work together to drive down costs and improve patient care.

So maybe this is the thinking behind that. The Green Party locally has suggested that multiple empty spaces in the Light Shopping Centre in Redhill could be used for Christmas charity appeals or community groups as well. Two ambulance services facing operation and financial challenges have agreed to collaborate to find a way to work together to drive down costs and improve patient care.

So we have South East Coast Ambulance Service, which always sounds a little bit odd, doesn't it, in Surrey. It covers Kent and... and Surrey and Sussex. Kind of makes sense to have that name for Kent and Sussex. They have a coast. We don't, obviously, in Surrey. But anyway, that's what it's called. CCAM and South Central Ambulance Service.

So we have South East Coast Ambulance Service, which always sounds a little bit odd, doesn't it, in Surrey. It covers Kent and... and Surrey and Sussex. Kind of makes sense to have that name for Kent and Sussex. They have a coast. We don't, obviously, in Surrey. But anyway, that's what it's called. CCAM and South Central Ambulance Service.

That's the group that covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire. The Trust would still retain their independence, but they would share things. They haven't explained exactly what they would share, but it's usually things like garages or maintenance or procurement, you know, buying things and things like that, training exercises. There's parts of Surrey and Sussex Police.

That's the group that covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire. The Trust would still retain their independence, but they would share things. They haven't explained exactly what they would share, but it's usually things like garages or maintenance or procurement, you know, buying things and things like that, training exercises. There's parts of Surrey and Sussex Police.

who share things as well isn't there for major crimes for example and also police dog training so i guess it would work in a similar respect to that are you struggling at the moment do you need a little bit more money i mean are you seriously in need or maybe you know someone else who is the henry smith charity is based in hawley we've spoken about this on the program before

who share things as well isn't there for major crimes for example and also police dog training so i guess it would work in a similar respect to that are you struggling at the moment do you need a little bit more money i mean are you seriously in need or maybe you know someone else who is the henry smith charity is based in hawley we've spoken about this on the program before

The charity helps people in Hawley, Salfords, South Earlswood and Sidlow who are facing financial challenges as a result of their social or economic circumstances. Now you can apply for more money. It's for help with what they call home essentials, clothing, student materials, mobility aids and so on.

The charity helps people in Hawley, Salfords, South Earlswood and Sidlow who are facing financial challenges as a result of their social or economic circumstances. Now you can apply for more money. It's for help with what they call home essentials, clothing, student materials, mobility aids and so on.