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      <title>Runnymede reaches important milestone in preparing new Local Plan</title>
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      <description>Runnymede Borough Council has reached an important milestone in preparing its next Local Plan, with the publication of its Gateway 1 self-assessment summary.</description>
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      <title>Students serve up sustainable cooking inspiration for Runnymede</title>
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      <description>Royal Holloway students have put their creative skills into practice to produce a new series of recipe videos helping Runnymede residents discover affordable, healthy and sustainable meals.</description>
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      <description>Heathrow Airport is inviting residents to have their say on its latest expansion proposals, including plans for a third runway.</description>
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      <title>£200,000 extra for Runnymede carpark improvements </title>
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      <description>An additional £200,000 has been allocated by Runnymede Borough Council to fund repairs, maintenance and minor enhancements in 21 carparks across the borough.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Views sought on proposed Council Tax Reduction schemes  </title>
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      <description>Consultations are launching across Surrey to help shape the Council Tax Reduction Schemes that will operate from April 2027. </description>
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      <title>New grant funding released for Runnymede voluntary and community groups </title>
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      <description>Forty thousand pounds in grant funding was approved by Runnymede Borough Council last week, to further support charitable activities in the borough. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Winners and runners-up announced in 2026 Runnymede Business Awards</title>
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      <description>Twenty-nine local businesses were recognised at the 2026 Runnymede Borough Council Business Awards at Royal Holloway University, celebrating the borough as a great place to live, work and do business.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:46:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Consultation opens on a new Local Plan for Runnymede</title>
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      <description>Residents, local interest groups, businesspeople and other stakeholders are being asked to help shape the future of Runnymede, by taking part in a consultation on a new Local Plan for the borough.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Work begins on new premises for Hythe Medical Centre</title>
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      <description>Work has begun to transform The Hythe Centre into a purpose-built home for Hythe Medical Centre, securing the long-term future of local healthcare services and improving facilities for the community.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Civic Centre major building project</title>
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      <description>The Council have appointed contractors to carry out major refurbishment works at its Civic Offices in Addlestone. </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Have your say on Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement</title>
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      <description>Residents in Runnymede are invited to take part in the Government's consultation on the Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:39:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Finalists announced in the 2026 Runnymede Business Awards</title>
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      <description>The shortlisted entries for this year’s Runnymede Business Awards have been announced, with 21 organisations in the running across eight categories to be named one of the borough’s best businesses.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:49:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council seizes vehicle following fly-tipping investigation</title>
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      <description>Runnymede Borough Council has seized an HGV after an investigation into repeated fly-tipping incidents throughout the borough.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New funding to help tackle chewing gum litter across Runnymede</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Statement from Runnymede Borough Council</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:46:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>The Council announces its intention to prepare a new Local Plan</title>
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      <description>Runnymede Borough Council has announced it will begin preparing a new Local Plan to guide future development across the borough into the 2040s.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Severe Weather Emergency Protocol Active 22 June 2026 – 26 June 2026</title>
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      <description>The SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) is designed to provide those experiencing rough sleeping with emergency temporary accommodation during severe weather.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Additional financial hardship support available for Runnymede residents</title>
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      <description>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. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Sixty-six local firms nominated in Runnymede Business Awards</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:28:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>First meeting of West Surrey Shadow Authority marks milestone for new council</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:31:00 +0100</pubDate>
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