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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>
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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>
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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>
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      <title>Virginia Water Neighbourhood Plan approved by voters in local referendum</title>
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      <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>
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      <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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      <title>Runnymede’s best celebrated at the 2026 Civic Awards</title>
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      <description>Civic Awards finalists celebrated at Thorpe Park on 10 March 2026.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Runnymede Officer Wins National Award Following Royal Reception</title>
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      <description>Runnymede Borough Council is celebrating the achievements of Community Safety Officer Abi Marsh, who has won the Outstanding Apprentice Award at the Resolve National ASB Awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Surrey-wide landlord’s webinar on the Renters’ Rights Act</title>
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      <description>The 11 Districts and Boroughs in Surrey are coming together on Wednesday 11 March at 6.00pm to 8:30pm to host a free webinar for all private landlords and letting agents operating in Surrey.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Runnymede agrees final budget ahead of Local Government Reorganisation</title>
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      <description>A final budget has been agreed that focuses on protecting services, supporting residents and leaving the borough in a strong position for the future, as Runnymede prepares for LGR.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Have your say on proposed dog control measures in Runnymede</title>
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      <description>Residents are being invited to take part in a public consultation on a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) relating to dog control across the borough.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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