Podcast Pete
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first heard Jun 2024
last heard Aug 2024
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Oh, got a bit of rivalry here between Reigate and Red Hill, and which one could or should keep the Mox and Spencer's. But again, yeah, if you pulled out of Reigate, their food store, but made a bigger food-only store, well, maybe they could go somewhere else. Is there an out-of-town place that they could go?
What about some of those empty buildings on the Reigate kind of one-way system by the train station? There are some more empty units, aren't there, around kind of Battlebridge, Holmthorpe, around there? Is there some places? Anyway, I'm... I'm sure it's all been thought about. Demi says, hopefully the centre in the Belfry will become B&M or something more affordable than Marks and Spencer's.
Danielle says, one of the reasons I bought a house here was because of M&S being on my doorstep. Esther says, really sad news, maybe Waitrose coming in? There's a thought. That's interesting, isn't it? Waitrose. They do have stores in shopping centres, as we know. For example, the one over at Epsom.
Claire says, I'm sorry for any of the team members going through the consultation and to hear this news. It must be a really hard time for them. Absolutely. Our thoughts first and foremost go out to those people who are directly affected by Teresa and a comment from her, it's a real shame. They're so short-sighted about closing our store down.
They could have made the ground floor food and put everything else upstairs. It won't be the same. And Susan finally says, such a shame. It will be missed. I'll have to go to Reigate for food and Reigate won't cope. That is interesting, isn't it? If everyone in Redhill, Merstham and that neck of the woods were going to Reigate to pick up M&S food specifically, then that's going to be swamped.
The Reigate store is small and it always strikes me as a little kind of close and there aren't many windows there, are there? Even the ones at the front of the store, there aren't many of them. Yeah, it's difficult, isn't it? It's difficult indeed. But anyway, watch this space. Follow us on social media. We were one of the first to break the news this week and we'll keep you updated.
I've got links with the Belfry website. and with the people doing their communications, their PR and stuff. So we'll keep you updated just as quickly as we very possibly can. On the Planet Reigate podcast. Now, a technical failure at East Surrey Hospital has led to around 30,000 emergency department letters not being sent to GPs.
Yeah, East Surrey Hospital in Redhill is actually run by Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. You and I know it as East Surrey Hospital, but obviously they've got other outlets and other surgeries and hospitals, so they come under that kind of banner. Said it was a technical issue with the electronic patient record system, which was discovered back in January.
NHS managers said they're working closely with GP practices to make sure all outstanding documents have been properly communicated so Apparently, as I say, it meant that emergency department patient discharge letters weren't automatically sent to patient GPs. Quote, as well as ensuring all outstanding documentation is being communicated appropriately.
And of course, it's not the first time there's been problems over at the hospital, because already this year, they've had two critical incidents after power failures. Do you remember that? One in February and another one in March. That March one was a major incident. Ambulances diverted to other places and some non-urgent operations and treatments were cancelled.
Still with the hospital and the SASH charity, that's Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. It's always a bit of a mouthful. So the SASH charity have said a new sensory trolley would help anxious children in East Surrey Hospital to feel calmer. It'll help to distract children with additional needs who are worried about being in an unfamiliar environment.
They say, can you help us raise the final money to provide it? And if you can, they thank you on behalf of the children's team. So sashcharity.enthuse.com for details about what the charity is doing and how they are helping provide more equipment and resources.
Also things like a kind of resting area, like a garden, maybe some benches, maybe to fit out an area for parents who are waiting there with sick children and so on. Had a meeting earlier on this last week with the guys down there at the SASH charity. They're doing some great work. So you'll be hearing more from them on the Planet Reigate podcast over the forthcoming weeks and months.
Now, do you know a bit of a brownfield site that you think is going to waste and you would prefer some buildings on that on a bit of waste ground rather than on a green field site? Well, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council say they're launching an appeal to help them find some land.
It's an opportunity for anyone to suggest sites, which will then be assessed to make sure they're suitable, available and achievable to create a potential area which could be used for new homes or economic development. So do you know somewhere where you don't mind buildings being put to save somewhere where you would mind buildings being put?
And if you can suggest a site, do it quick sticks and get in touch with Frygate and Banstead Borough Council. Well, the Merstham Rec, they've got some upgrading work which is going on there. It should be completed by January 2025. Now, most of that work is happening in the north of the park. The south area is going to be available throughout the summer, so that's good news.
And that refurb work includes a new pavilion, cafe, kiosk, toilets, changing room, play area, restrooms. with equipment for children of all ages and abilities. Also, and I love this idea, a parkour course as well. I'm a big fan of watching parkour. I think it's really absolutely fantastic. It really is the agility and innovation that goes on there. Absolutely brilliant.
There's going to be an outdoor gym and more footpaths, better accessibility for wheelchairs and buggies, and a picnic area as well community orchard new trees landscaping and improved drainage I tell you what isn't it nice to see a bit of money and a bit of work and a bit of love for our friends in Merstham so that is going out to Merstham Rec and that work is already underway
They're improving parts of Hawley as well. It's the car park. I mentioned this a few weeks ago. They're already excavating for new bedding plants and trees and greenery. This is in and around the Hawley Central car park. And the project will also deliver clearly marked pedestrian routes, larger parking bays for families and resurfacing of the access road as well.
So some areas are going to be closed for a little while on and off while they actually do that work. Electric vehicle charging points are going to be going in later on in the summer as well. Did you go to the Reigate Tunnel Beer Festival a few weekends ago? Fabulous event. Around about a thousand people were drinking craft ales and gin and contributing to worthy charities and good causes.
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