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BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Young peregrine falcon rescued from roof in Addlestone
A young peregrine falcon has been successfully reintroduced to his natural environment after being rescued from a roof in Surrey. The chick was first spotted on CCTV on the roof of Surrey Towers in Addlestone by Nicola Harding, a control centre operator at Runnymede Borough Council.A bird specialist was then enlisted to rescue the falcon and take him off site for extra care before being successfully returned to the area several weeks his return, the council said the young falcon had been seen regularly on CCTV near its original nest, often alongside his parents.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Egham GP surgery to move into permanent building after 15 years
A Surrey GP surgery is to move to a larger, permanent site after 15 years in temporary Medical Practice, which serves around 7,600 patients, will move into the Hythe Centre on Thorpe Road, Borough Council agreed to sell the building to improve local health services and, it said, maintaining the centre as a community hall was no longer council said contracts are expected to be exchanged by the end of 2025, with the building undergoing a full refit to make it suitable for medical use. The council declared the Hythe Centre surplus to requirements in June, and discussions have since taken place to convert it into a healthcare council said better health facilities "outweighs the Hythe Centre's value as a hall for hire".The new facility is to be about four times the size of the current surgery, with eight consulting and clinical rooms, as well as office adjacent Hythe Playing Field will not be included in the sale.A council spokesperson said: "We're focused on creating an environment that supports the health and wellbeing of local people."In this case we can do that by providing the space for an up-to-date medical practice where patients feel confident of great care and medical staff can work at their best in modern conditions."An information event about the plans will take place on 13 August at the Hythe Centre, from 14:30 to 18:30 BST.
BBC News
11-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Runnymede Borough Council to apply new parking fee from September
A Surrey council has reversed a decision to revise its parking charges after a April, Runnymede Borough Council introduced a flat rate of £2 in the evening and £3 overnight, while town centre car park fees increased by 10p an the changes were announced the Egham Chamber of Commerce took to social media to criticise an alleged "complete absence of consultation" with businesses and the council has confirmed that, from September, a single £2 flat fee will apply for parking between 18:00 and 08:00 BST in council-owned car parks. Councillor Don Whyte, chair of the environment and sustainability committee, said: "We've listened to what residents and businesses have told us and we're making sensible changes that reflect their concerns."These new arrangements make parking more straightforward and more affordable, and they also help support the evening economy and local community activity."The council is also introducing a new evening parking permit costing £100 a year, payable quarterly. Up to 20 permits will be made available per car park.
BBC News
28-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Netflix studios in Chertsey to be made permanent
A film studio in Surrey used by Netflix is to be made permanent after full planning permission was site of Longcross Studios in Chertsey had been originally approved on a short term basis because of its green belt building was erected in 2020 and has been used continually application was unanimously approved by Runnymede Borough Council on Wednesday. The council wants to see the area eventually become an office hub as part of its Longcross Garden Village plan, according to the Local Democracy Reporting site was previously occupied by the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (Dera) with many of its old buildings now used by Netflix as film studios, including some in Surrey Longcross North site, together with the former Dera land south of the M3 including Longcross Barracks, form the designated Longcross Garden Village and has been removed from the green belt through the 2030 Local building is near the northern boundary within the wider Longcross North site.A council spokesperson said: "The appearance of the building is appropriate in the context of the wider film studios site."
BBC News
22-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Chewing gum task force gives council £25k to clean up streets
A local authority has received a £25k grant to help clean up its chewing gum-stained Borough Council in Surrey was awarded the money from the Chewing Gum Task Force, which is funded by major gum to Keep Britain Tidy, which runs the task force project, the annual gum clean-up cost for UK councils is around £7m, with about 77% of England's streets and 99% of its retail sites affected by the sticky Whyte, chair of the council's environment and sustainability committee, called it, "a small change with a big impact". Runnymede is one of 52 local authorities across England which successfully applied for a grant this in the borough will see targeted cleaning in key areas such as Guildford Street in Chertsey, Station Road in Addlestone and Egham High said: "We're pleased to take visible action against a type of litter that blights our high streets and public spaces."This funding allows us to invest in deep cleaning and local campaigns that not only improve the look and feel of our town centres but also encourage responsible behaviour."As part of the campaign, new gum removal equipment is being introduced and grounds maintenance staff are receiving specialist training to ensure the work is carried out effectively and safely. A low impact, eco-friendly steam method will also be used to avoid damaging paved surfaces, including sensitive historic stonework.
