
Coronavirus


Coronavirus: follow the guidance says Surrey, after cases rise in Woking and Waverley
Surrey County Council is reminding residents to remain vigilant to slow the spread of the virus. More in the article.

Emergency food distribution centre moves out of the Harlequin
The move is part of the next phase of the borough council’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. More in the article.

Charity appeal raising funds to support local hospitals and staff
A charity appeal is raising funds to support NHS staff working at East Surrey Hospital and across the local NHS trust as they provide care during the coronavirus outbreak. More in the article.

GPs and pharmacies open this Easter Monday
GP practices and pharmacies across the South East will be open today, Easter Monday, so that people can continue to access vital services. More in the article.

Police thank public for coronavirus efforts and issue Easter reminder
Surrey Police have thanked the public for observing social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak and urged people to keep up the effort during the Easter weekend. More in the article.

Temporary mortuary to be located at Reigate fire HQ
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, a temporary mortuary will be located at Surrey Fire & Rescue Service’s headquarters off Wray Park Road in Reigate, Surrey County Council has confirmed. More in the article.

Surrey appeals to businesses for personal protective equipment
Surrey County Council is appealing to businesses for supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) to help protect frontline workers delivering essential services to the county’s residents during the coronavirus outbreak. More in the article.

Parents should still take ‘significantly unwell’ children to hospital
Parents of “significantly unwell” babies and children should continue to go to East Surrey Hospital and not be put off by worries about the coronavirus outbreak, the chief nurse has said. More in the article.

Surrey Police urge residents to stay at home this weekend
With warmer weather predicted this weekend, Surrey Police are reminding residents to protect the NHS’s resources during the coronavirus outbreak by staying at home and only going out for essential travel. More in the article.

Community raises over £50,000 to help local NHS workers
Sponsored runs, virtual bike rides, a quiz and lockdown photography are just some of the ways that residents and business have raised over £50,000 to support staff working at Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust as they battle the coronavirus pandemic. More in the article.

Surrey: no plans to suspend council tax during coronavirus outbreak
Surrey County Council’s leader says there are no plans to suspend council tax or freeze payments as the coronavirus outbreak continues. More in the article.

Social workers will continue to provide support, says Surrey chief executive
Children at risk of abuse or harm are being contacted by social workers as they continue to try and support vulnerable residents across Surrey, the county council’s chief executive assured. More in the article.

Tributes paid to East Surrey Hospital paramedic Peter Hart
Tributes have been paid to Peter Hart, a “highly respected” paramedic at East Surrey Hospital who died this week after testing positive for the Covid-19 virus. More in the article.


Garden waste collections: restart date awaited in Reigate & Banstead
A date for the resumption of garden waste collections in Reigate & Banstead is awaited, with nearly four out of five councils in England now providing the service at some level. More in the article.

Boots store in Reigate High Street temporarily closes
The Boots store in Reigate High Street, including the pharmacy, has closed for the time being. More in the article.

Water firm offers help to customers hit financially by coronavirus
Redhill-based water firm SES Water has launched a ‘payment holiday’ scheme to help customers who have lost their jobs or seen their incomes cut during the coronavirus outbreak. More in the article.

Council meetings held online
Council meetings at Reigate & Banstead Borough Council are being run online so that the democratic process can continue despite coronavirus social distancing measures. More in the article.

Garden waste collections to be suspended as council focuses on key services
The collection of garden waste from homes in Reigate & Banstead will be suspended from Monday 30 March, as part of borough council efforts to focus a reduced workforce on key services during the coronavirus outbreak. More in the article.

Surrey County Council updates info on who and how of coronavirus testing
People in Surrey can find out more about who can get a coronavirus test, and how, on the Surrey County Council website. More in the article.


Reigate & Banstead provides info on coronavirus, and how to volunteer
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has publised information about the coronavirus, including support details and how to volunteer. More in the article.

St George’s Day flags say thanks to key workers
Reigate Business Guild has continued its annual tradition of putting out flags in Reigate town centre for St George’s Day – but this year taking the opportunity to thank key workers. More in the article.

Reigate firm offers free app coding lessons during lockdown
A Reigate-based app development agency is offering aspiring developers free online lessons on how to build iOS and Android apps. More in the article.