Reigate and Banstead
English borough council in Surrey.
In 2026, Reigate and Banstead is a Surrey borough scheduled to be replaced by East Surrey Council on 1 April 2027.
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Reigate and Banstead is a non-metropolitan district with borough status in Surrey. Its area includes Reigate, Redhill, Banstead and Horley, linking communities near London’s southern edge with the North Downs and Gatwick Airport.
The borough council provides district services including planning, housing, waste collection, leisure, environmental health and licensing. Surrey County Council provides education, social care and highways, so residents use a two-tier local-government system.
The borough is due to be abolished on 1 April 2027, when East Surrey Council takes responsibility for services now divided between the borough and county councils. That change makes the borough’s institutions and electoral record important context for the successor authority.
What services does Reigate and Banstead Borough Council provide?
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