Reigate and Redhill courts close today Thursday March 23. Local people must now attend court in Guildford, Staines or Crawley. Citizens Advice court service to close after 15 years. The Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead court desk has helped local people present their case in the courts for the past 15 years. Many face housing possession […]
Taking control – Report and Recommendations. Citizens Advice and 6 other charities report this week (1) that some bailiffs are still exceeding their powers when trying to recover debts. Laws reformed as recently as 2014 should have provided debtors with greater protection from aggressive bailiffs. Citizens Advice chief executive, Gillian Guy, said: “Harsh tactics by bailiffs can […]
Kind ‘thank you’ to Helen. Our brilliant volunteer adviser Helen Howe was invited recently to speak to Reigate Soroptimists about Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead. Helen explained our history, how we’re an independent charity member of the national CA network, and what our service means to local people. Little did she realise her time would be rewarded with a £50 donation to Citizens Advice funds. Helen said: […]
Problems of families on low incomes. The chancellor addressed a lot of issues facing the country. Many observers thought the problems of poor families facing benefit cuts wasn’t among them. At Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead many people who ask for advice are in this group. Low income is often linked to the most common problems – benefits uncertainty, debt. housing insecurity. A respected housing report released on Budget day underscores the point. […]
Latest from our friends at Healthwatch Surrey. Safe havens Care Quality Commission campaign Stroke services consultation Mental health Read HWS February. And they’re looking for a Project Officer based in Guildford. Find out more!
David and Sue’s commitment. Reigate & Banstead CA volunteer David Smith and his wife Sue are leading local efforts for One Last Push the campaign to end the suffering polio still causes around the world. We’re proud to add our voice to the couple’s call on government to continue UK support for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. And proud too of David’s continuing work for local […]
Latest news and policy. Our courts are closing. CABs are often misunderstood Energy prices: still a story High cost credit Talk Self Employ CARBS February
Care homes: important research from Healthwatch Surrey. Surrey County Council should ensure every care home resident has access to good quality activities that meet their needs. That’s the message from a new study of 25 care homes carried out by Healthwatch Surrey. Overall the findings are mixed. Care home managers and staff understood the meaning of activities centered […]
CAB continues to work for best outcomes. The Redhill and Reigate Courts will close on 23 March. Local people facing housing possession orders because of rent or mortgage arrears will then have to attend court in Guildford, Staines or Crawley. For 15 years the Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead court desk has helped these defendants […]
Serious about business. The business team at Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is committed to helping small firms and start-ups. And not just committed. They’re doing some good stuff to give local people the best chance of starting a successful firm. Have a look at their page on How we can support your business. They […]