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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>
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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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      <title>Cllr Steve Ringham appointed as Mayor of Runnymede</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Results of the first election for the new West Surrey Council </title>
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      <description>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. </description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Virginia Water Neighbourhood Plan approved by voters in local referendum</title>
      <link>https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/301/virginia-water-neighbourhood-plan-approved-by-voters-in-local-referendum</link>
      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Voters urged to use their vote on 7 May</title>
      <link>https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/300/voters-urged-to-use-their-vote-on-7-may</link>
      <description>With only one week until election day, we are urging voters to make sure they have their say on Thursday 7 May 2026.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Candidates announced ahead of East Surrey and West Surrey Council elections</title>
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      <description>Names of candidates standing for election in the new East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council elections on 7 May 2026 have been published.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Nominations now open for the 2026 Business Awards!</title>
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      <description>We are thrilled to announce the return of the Runnymede Business Awards for 2026!</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New charges introduced at open space carparks</title>
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      <description>Users of four Runnymede open space carparks will continue to enjoy free parking for up to three hours - after which they will be charged £2.80 from today, under changes introduced by the Council.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:37:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Runnymede recycling made easier with waste reforms</title>
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      <description>Opportunities for Runnymede residents to increase their recycling rates begin this week, with the introduction of the nationwide Simpler Recycling scheme.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council’s property sale pays off </title>
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      <description>Runnymede Borough Council’s strategic review of property holdings has taken another step forward, with the sale of 92 Station Road, Addlestone for £980,000. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Council launches one-off Parking Charge Notices review </title>
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      <description>Runnymede Borough Council is taking steps to improve the management of the privately-operated Waitrose car park in Egham, after identifying issues around administration and customer service. </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Notice of conclusion to the audit of accounts</title>
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      <description>Notice of conclusion of the audit of accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. Accounts and audit (England) regulations 2015. Local audit and accountability Act 2014 </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Runnymede announces 2026/27 council tax arrangements</title>
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      <description>Council Tax bills are being issued and Direct Debit payers do not need to take any action as instalments will be updated automatically.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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