General election information
The General Election takes place on Thursday this week, with polling stations open from 7am-10pm.
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Runnymede share of Council Tax rises by ‘less than the price of a cinema ticket’.
Runnymede Borough Council’s share of residents’ Council Tax bills will increase by 2.99 per cent a year from April, it has been confirmed.
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Countdown begins to the Civic Awards
There are less than 10 days to go until Runnymede’s first-ever Civic Awards, with the Borough’s finest volunteers, sports people, artists and community heroes set to join a grand celebration event.
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Councils’ scheme to cut hospital discharge delays extended
Councillors in Runnymede have agreed to extend their part of an innovative scheme which uses social housing to free up hospital beds.
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Council starts work to fix cladding at Addlestone One
Work has begun at the Addlestone One development, after councillors voted to take responsibility for replacing cladding and covering the cost for individual homeowners living in the development.
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Time running out to claim up to £25,000 to cut energy bills
Runnymede residents have just three weeks left to apply for a grant to help make their home warmer and more energy efficient, ahead of applications closing on Friday 17 February 2023.
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More grants to help families with cost of living
More than 700 disabled people, carers and forces' veterans will be offered a £130 shopping voucher by Runnymede Borough Council, as it steps up practical help for people affected by rising prices.
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Tenants’ views wanted for £200k community improvements
Council tenants in Runnymede are being invited to have a say on a new policy which will result in an extra £200,000 being spent on improving the areas where they live.
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New awards to celebrate Runnymede’s business community
Runnymede is an exciting and vibrant place for businesses and has been recognised as the most competitive UK borough outside of London.
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Homes for Ukraine
Could you host a Ukrainian family in Runnymede? Financial support and help from our dedicated resettlement team is available.
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Council secure £1 million funding
Runnymede Borough Council have been granted £1 million of funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to invest in Runnymede over the next three years.