New funding to help tackle chewing gum litter across Runnymede
Runnymede Borough Council has secured £23,000 from the Keep Britain Tidy to remove chewing gum from local streets and help reduce gum littering across the borough.
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Statement from Runnymede Borough Council
Runnymede Borough Council is shocked and saddened by the tragic events which occurred in Chertsey on 25 June 2026, and our thoughts are with those affected by this loss, and with the wider community.
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The Council announces its intention to prepare a new Local Plan
Runnymede Borough Council has announced it will begin preparing a new Local Plan to guide future development across the borough into the 2040s.
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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol Active 22 June 2026 – 26 June 2026
The SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) is designed to provide those experiencing rough sleeping with emergency temporary accommodation during severe weather.
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Additional financial hardship support available for Runnymede residents
Runnymede Borough Council has made a further £50,000 available to help residents facing serious financial hardship, to deal with the rising cost of living.
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Sixty-six local firms nominated in Runnymede Business Awards
Entries have now closed in the 2026 Runnymede Business Awards, and 66 nominations were received from companies who are in the running to be named one of the borough’s best businesses.
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First meeting of West Surrey Shadow Authority marks milestone for new council
The newly elected West Surrey Shadow Authority held its first meeting on 21 May, marking an important step towards the new West Surrey Council assuming operational responsibilities in April 2027.
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Cllr Steve Ringham appointed as Mayor of Runnymede
The new Mayor of Runnymede has been announced as Cllr Steve Ringham, who took office at the Council’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday 20 May.
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Results of the first election for the new West Surrey Council
Following today’s count (8 May 2026), for the West Surrey Council election, the Liberal Democrat Party won 56 of the 90 seats available - meaning it holds the majority.
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Virginia Water Neighbourhood Plan approved by voters in local referendum
Runnymede Borough Council welcomes the result of the referendum, in which residents voted in favour of the Virginia Water Neighbourhood Plan. More than 97% of votes cast were in support of the plan.