https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:34:10 +0000 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:34:10 +0000 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/317/winners-and-runners-up-announced-in-2026-runnymede-business-awards 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. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:46:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/316/consultation-opens-on-a-new-local-plan-for-runnymede 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. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/315/work-begins-on-new-premises-for-hythe-medical-centre 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. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/314/civic-centre-major-building-project The Council have appointed contractors to carry out major refurbishment works at its Civic Offices in Addlestone. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/313/have-your-say-on-draft-heathrow-expansion-national-policy-statement Residents in Runnymede are invited to take part in the Government's consultation on the Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS). Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:39:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/312/finalists-announced-in-the-2026-runnymede-business-awards 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. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:49:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/311/council-seizes-vehicle-following-fly-tipping-investigation Runnymede Borough Council has seized an HGV after an investigation into repeated fly-tipping incidents throughout the borough. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/310/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. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/309/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. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:46:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/308/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. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:46:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/307/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. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/306/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.  Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/305/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. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:28:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/304/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. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:31:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/303/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. Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/302/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. Sat, 09 May 2026 15:55:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/301/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. Fri, 08 May 2026 16:49:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/300/voters-urged-to-use-their-vote-on-7-may With only one week until election day, we are urging voters to make sure they have their say on Thursday 7 May 2026. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/299/candidates-announced-ahead-of-east-surrey-and-west-surrey-council-elections Names of candidates standing for election in the new East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council elections on 7 May 2026 have been published. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100 https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/news/article/298/nominations-now-open-for-the-2026-business-awards- We are thrilled to announce the return of the Runnymede Business Awards for 2026! Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0100