Newsletter of Horley Town Council Issue 5 July 2004 Horley achieves Quality Town Council Status Horley Town Council has achieved Quality Town Council Status. It was presented at the Annual General Meeting of the County Association of Parish and Town Councils, which was held at Town Hall on 10 July 2004. Horley is the first Town Council in Surrey to receive the prestigious award. Shere Playground Court Lodge New also received the award and was the first climbing frame parish council in Surrey to do so. (Wicksteed) Chairman, Michael Miller, said "I am proud Improvements and delighted to receive this award on behalf Improvements continue to be made the new Wicksteed climbing frame of the Town Council. It underlines the com- Chairman of Horley Town Council, Cllr. to the Town Council’s recreation which has been installed at the Court mitment of our members and the professional- Michael Miller (left) and Town Clerk, Alan grounds. The children’s playground in Lodge playground. Reigate and ism of our staff in helping to provide the best Jones (right), accepting the award from Cllr the A23 Recreation Ground now has Housing Trust has also possible and most cost effective services for Marion Brewster, Mayor of Reigate and the latest safety surfaces from Matta kindly donated some new equipment the people of our town. We will continue to Banstead Borough Council. Products! and this will be in place very soon. work closely with other authorities and agen- All the old bark pits have been The Town Council has recently cies” Councillors' surgeries and consultation exer- removed and this gives the play- been successful in its bid for funding The concept of Quality Parish Councils cises ground a much smarter look. The from the Community was introduced by the Government in the Electoral mandate requirements which surfaces are of the highest safety Trust. This will be used for new play- Rural White Paper in 2000 and was officially launched on 1 July 2003. The Government in were met in the May 2003 local elections specifications, comply with the latest ground equipment at the A23 European regulations. In addition Recreation Ground. its Scheme Document refers to the fact that, Qualifications of the Town Clerk. (Alan new swings have been installed. We believe that a roundabout “… by meeting the requirements of this Jones received the Assessment and Cllr Simon Marshall, Chairman of would complete the picture. What do scheme and receiving Quality Status, a town Qualification Alliance award in March, which the Leisure & Amenities Committee you think? If you have children who council is demonstrating that it is a worthy accompanied the Quality Status Scheme.) added that this is the second year of use the playground then let the representative of all parts of community, is The adoption of a Code of Conduct for a comprehensive three-year pro- council have your suggestions. effectively and properly managed, articulates Councillors to which all Councillors at the gramme to improve the Council’s Next year the council hopes to the needs and wishes of the community and Council have adhered. playgrounds. carry out extensive work at the works with its partners as an effective infor- The Council will hold Quality Parish Status Children have also been enjoying Michael Crescent playground. mation point for all local services”. for 4 years and will be able to use the Quality In order to meet the requirements of the logo during this period. Quality Parish Council Scheme, the Council passed a number of rigorous Quality Tests. These included: The publication of an Annual Report Town Clerk, The preparation of accounts in line Alan Jones with Accounts and Audit Regulations (1993) receives his Effective communication with the pro- Assessment duction of the Horley Highlights newsletter, and weekly information on notice boards in the Qualification town, Council websites, open invitation to Alliance Award

Horley Town Council, tel: 01293 784765 Council Offices, fax: 01293 775789 A23 Recreation Ground Albert Road, Horley, new safety surfacing Surrey RH6 7JA www.horley-surrey.co.uk (Matta Products) Town Clerk: Alan Jones email: [email protected] Town Awards presented HIIGHLIIGHTS at Annual Town Meeting iin briief......

Horley Town Council is delighted to announce that The award is presented for services to Horley, three worthy citizens were presented with the above and beyond the call of duty, and this year prestigious town award at the Annual Town were presented to: Meeting this year. Mr Gordon McGinty For his outstanding services to the community in promoting and encouraging the youth of Horley, and for his many years as school governor of Oakwood school. Nature Trail at Emlyn Meadows Mrs Gill Partridge Following a proposal at a recent meeting of the Leisure & In recognition of her tireless commitment to the community in Amenities Committee the Town Council is investigating the building strong twinning links with Vimy, promoting an exchange of possibility of establishing a nature trail at Emlyn Meadows, language, culture, friendship and tolerance. an area of meadow land owned by the Town Council, which Further information lies off Darenth Way and Kingsley Road. about these and Mr Douglas Simpson This will enhance one of the town’s leisure areas for the previous award Doug has given his time and effort to support our town whenever our community to enjoy and will provide an educational facility winners is available local environment has been threatened. The award is therefore for local schools. in the Annual Report in recognition of his tireless efforts to achieve the best possible A site meeting has taken place with staff from the and on our web site. environment for Horley residents. Horley Countryside Project, who will provide expertise on the design. We also plan to meet with local schools to identify and include, where possible, their suggestions. It is this Council’s intention to make this a community based project and we would like to hear from any residents who wish to be involved in this exciting venture. Anyone interested should contact the Clerk, Alan Jones. The award winners (l to r) Annual Report Gordon McGinty, Our Annual Report was published in April this year and was Gill Partridge, made available for the first time at the Annual Town Cllr Michael meeting on 20 April. It includes a great deal of information Miller & about the Town Council’s activities, including financial Douglas information, details of all the town award winners, members’ Simpson attendance records and reports from all committee chairman. The full report can be obtained on request from the Around the Clubs in Horley Town Council or by downloading from the council’s web site. Access Group contact Mo Goldsmith (tel 01293 the public bodies at town, borough 823734) or Tony Crook (tel 01342 and county level. A close working Annual Accounts 2003-04 844269). relationship is also maintained with The Group ensures that reasonable ’s Neighbourhood The Town Council’s unaudited accounts as at 31 March 2004 access to all public places is a Specialist Officer and the state that the reserves amount to £61,000 (general reserve priority for all disabled people. Court Lodge Residents Community Warden. of £35,000 and earmarked reserves of £26,000) compared This also encompasses their means Association As a recognised Residents to the previous year’s total reserve of £63000. of transportation whether by car, Association, the organisation is These accounts will shortly be inspected by the scooter, wheelchair or as a pedes- frequently consulted by the town external auditors. Members of the public are welcome to trian. The Court Lodge Residents and borough councils and is come in to the Town Council Offices to inspect the accounts. The Group also helps others, Association was formed back in the heavily involved, through the The public inspection period lasts from 12 July to 6 August for instance mothers with push seventies for all the residents of Housing Trust, in a number of 2004. chairs who encounter everyday the Court Lodge estate. The estate matters such as best value and problems such as a lack of dropped now comprises just under 600 contractor partnering. kerbs, and problems caused by cars properties. Security Measures in Town Council Members also benefit from and on-street parking The Association exists to reduced admission rates at the Recreation Grounds They meet at the Horley represent the interests of its mem- bers and to monitor and improve Horley Anderson Centre. Methodist Church Hall on the first Due to continued vandalism, the Town Council has approved services and the environment. The Annual General Meeting Monday of each month at 2.00 the use of security patrols throughout the summer months, Membership is free to all residents and Community Fun Day takes pm. Everybody is welcome to using the services of the local security company, Lion of the estate thanks to funding place at the end of July at the attend, but please check with the Security. The company provides security guards to inspect from the Reigate & Banstead Horley Anderson Centre. This organisers before setting out. council property and to take any appropriate action as Housing Trust and other sources. includes use of the two swimming For further information please deemed necessary. It also makes use of its own guard dogs, The Association works with all pools and a barbecue. if unable to resolve any specific problems. The Town Council has taken this action following prior consultation with Surrey Police and is, of course, in addition Website to the CCTV cameras, which are already operational at all Business Section launched three Town Council owned recreation grounds. (A23 Recreation Ground, Court Lodge Fields and Michael Any local business may now have their entry displayed on Crescent Centenary Park.) our business directory free of charge for the next 12 Should any residents be aware of problems caused at months. You can submit the request yourself to our website the recreation grounds out of office hours, they may contact by going straight to the business section. The Town Council Lion Security (tel 01293 553366) or Surrey Crime Stoppers will vet all requests prior to updating. (0800 555 111). Horley In Bloom

The organisers of the Horley in Bloom competition are pleased to announce this year’s winners:-

Horley In Bloom Residential Back Garden 10th Anniversary Residential Front Garden 1994 - 2004 Avis Ayling Mr L Cooper

Residential Hanging Basket Category judged by: The Horley Gardening Club Avis Ayling

Categories judged by: Sarah Wilson Community Garden Paul Donoghue Delta House Sam Arnold Cottage Garden Frank Good

The Allotments are due to be Commercial judged in August and Court The Kings Head Lodge in Colour was being judged as we went to press. Commercial Hanging Basket The results for the both The Kings Head these categories will be published in the next edition Guesthouse/B&B of Horley Highlights. The Lawn Guesthouse

Categories judged by: Terry Boardman Ian Gayton Town Cllr. Sarah Branwhite

Thank to you everyone who took part in this year’s competition which marks the 10th Anniversary of Horley in Bloom. The Awards evening will take place on September 30th and is being sponsored by the Renaissance Hotel. Invites will be Frank Good’s winning Cottage Garden entry sent out nearer the time.

Thank you! to thank all our Hanging Basket Sponsors and Competition Cup Sponsors:

Andrew Lyon The Archway Garage Aspect Flooring BAA Gatwick Nurseries Canada Maritime Collingwood Batchellor Horley Constitutional Club Carlton Clinic Richard Place, Cust & Co. Fire Technical Services Horley Railway Station HSBC Mitchells Builders Merchants T Northeast Paul Simmons Roberts & Co Sheppersons Silver Dreams Waitrose Best Newcomer from all categories – Mr L. Cooper Ward Codes N - North NW - North West HORLEY TOWN COUNCILLORS NC - North Central S - South NE - North East SE - South East Councillors’ BC - also Reigate & Banstead Borough Councillor Surgeries Ward Councillor Ward Councillor

NC Town Councillors are Cllr. Diana Andrews SC Cllr. Bernard Kendall 16 Wesley Close, Horley RH6 8JB BC Prinsted, Oldfield Road, Horley RH6 7EP available to discuss 01293 785233 01293 773189 (H) constituency matters [email protected] [email protected] with members of the public, in confidence, at SC Cllr. Eddie Andrews SE Cllr. Dr Andrew Kent 16 Wesley Close, Horley RH6 8JB 151 Balcombe Road, Horley RH6 9DR the Council Offices 01293 773189 01293 430611 every other Saturday [email protected] [email protected] morning between 10.00 and 11 am. NC Cllr. Deborah Ann Ashley-Smith NC Cllr. Graham Larcombe 1 St Hilda's Close, Horley RH6 7BA 63 Church Road, Horley RH6 8AB The next dates for 01293 432632 01293 776197 surgeries are: [email protected] [email protected] 17 July

N Cllr. Sarah Branwhite N Cllr. Simon Marshall 24 July 21 Oakside Lane, Horley RH6 9XS 12 Castle Drive, Horley RH6 9DB 7 August BC 01293 773075 01293 786859 21 August [email protected] [email protected] 4 September 18 September

NE Cllr. Tony Breen SE Cllr. John Meech The Member of 34 Massetts Road, Horley RH6 7DS BC 41 Castle Drive, Horley RH6 9DD Parliament will also be 01293 820112 (H) BC 01293 783655 present on: [email protected] [email protected] 24 July 18 September NW Cllr. Denese Brooke-Harte N Cllr. Michael Miller 47 Parkhurst Road, Horley RH6 8EU 50 Haroldslea Drive, Horley RH6 9DU 01293 418090 BC 01293 784201 (H) [email protected] 07712 889228 (M) [email protected] Council Meetings NE Cllr. Jack Chapman N Cllr. Tania Peppiatt 43 Bonehurst Road, Horley RH6 8PJ 43 Bonehurst Road, Horley RH6 8PJ Horley Town Council meets 01293 786165 01293 786165 [email protected] [email protected] regularly, based on its regular cycle of Committee and Full Council meetings. NW Cllr. Michael George NW Cllr. Andrea Venn 31 Rutherwick Close, Horley RH6 8RD The Old House, Bremner Avenue Horley Members of the public 01293 411655 RH6 8EP 01293 823775 are very welcome to attend [email protected] [email protected] and voice their own opinions on various local topics during NW Cllr. Barry Weston Cllr. Maureen Goldsmith SC the Public Forum. 20 Hatchgate, Horley RH6 7EA Council Offices, Albert Road, Horley RH6 7JA 01293 428948 The Council represents 01293 823734 [email protected] all parts of the community [email protected] and it is your views that are important in assisting us in All councillors may be contacted at their home address The views expressed in the contents of Horley Highlights and making realistic and sound Contact the council for further information. as defined by the editorial staff are not necessarily those of the Town Council. decisions.

Meeting Dates July Tuesday 20th Finance and General Purposes 2004 Tuesday 27th Planning and Development

Full Council meetings, Leisure & Amenities August and Finance & General Purposes committee Tuesday 17th Planning and Development meetings usually take place at 8.00 pm on Tuesday evenings. September Tuesday 7th Full Council The Planning & Development Tuesday 14th Leisure & Amenities committee meets at 7.30 pm on Tuesday Tuesday 21st Planning and Development evenings. For details of all the precise meet- ing dates, and for any general enquiries, October please phone, fax or e-mail the Town Clerk. Tuesday 5th Finance and General Purposes

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