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Tandridge
Business
With more than 1,500 businesses in the district ranging
from sole traders to multi-national companies, the Council works hard
to promote and support appropriate business developments while maintaining
the rural nature of the area. The Council's goal is to maintain prosperity
in the district by supporting the necessary conditions for a strong
and diverse local economy.
Unemployment is currently low at 1.0% (January 2001) and over half the
district's working population commutes to London, Crawley and Gatwick,
all of which are forecast to grow as employment centres.
The economy is also supported by tourism, as throughout the District
there are a wide variety of pubs and restaurants catering for all price
ranges and tastes, as well as beautiful countryside, conservation areas,
nature reserves and places of historical and general interest. You can
find out more about these in our Tourism section.
Despite being so near to London, Tandridge District is very rural. Most
of the area is covered by Green Belt, with only 12% of its area developed.
Just under a third of the district is open space or woodland, while
over half is in agricultural use.
The area borders Reigate and Redhill in the west, Croydon in the north,
Westerham and Sevenoaks to the east and East Grinstead to the south.
Caterham and Oxted provide shopping facilities for the local population
and surrounding areas, while Warlingham and Whyteleafe are busy commuter
towns. In addition there are a variety of local shops in villages such
as Godstone, Limpsfield, Lingfield, Smallfield and Tatsfield.
Local Council
Tandridge District Council is one of 11 district
councils in Surrey, providing services in partnership with Surrey County
Council.
Four departments employing around 300 staff deliver the District Council
services, which include benefits, business rates, community safety,
council housing, council tax, elections, environmental health, parks
and open spaces, planning, recycling and rubbish collection. You will
find information about these in our A to Z of services.
Our annual Best Value Performance Plan sets out our aims and objectives
for providing services. We also produce a number of leaflets about what
we do and many of these are available on-line.
We have 42 councillors who decide the priorities and objectives which
the Council will pursue, as well as the amount the Council spends. They
meet regularly in committees to review reports, discuss issues and make
decisions. In addition to the District and County Councils, there are
also 21 parish councils in Tandridge providing local facilities and
services.
Tourist Information
Despite being so near to London, the
Tandridge District is very rural and over 90% is covered by Green Belt.
The area borders Reigate and Redhill in the west, Croydon in the north,
Westerham and Sevenoaks to the east and East Grinstead to the south.
It is a District of contrasts with busy commuter towns and leafy villages.
Throughout the District there are a wide variety of pubs and restaurants
catering for all price ranges and tastes, as well as beautiful countryside,
conservation areas, nature reserves and places of historical and general
interest. There is a variety of places to stay, ranging from small bed
and breakfast to bigger hotels.
Outwood boasts one of the oldest working windmills, built in 1666, Titsey
Place, a 17th century mansion, has a fine collection of art and extensive
gardens, Lingfield is home to Lingfield Park Racecourse and Nutfield
to Redhill Aerodrome.
There are also lots of interesting places to visit just outside the
District, such as Chartwell and Hever Castle. All these, combined with
excellent transport links make the area an excellent base for sightseeing
across Surrey, Kent and London.
So whether you fancy a drink, something to eat, a place to visit, or
need somewhere to stay, you'll find all you need in the Tandridge District.
The District is also an ideal location for businesses.
Leisure
There are a variety of arts activities. The area
is also ideal for walking, cycling, horseriding or picnicking and there
are 13 golf clubs.
Our list of the latest events in and around the district can be viewed
by date or topic. If you know of an event happening that is not listed,
you can even add it yourself using our on line form.
Throughout the District there are a wide variety of pubs and restaurants
catering for all price ranges and tastes, as well as beautiful countryside,
conservation areas, nature reserves and places of historical and general
interest.
When it comes to leisure opportunities you'll be spoilt for choice,
with two leisure centres - de Stafford Sports Centre, Caterham and Tandridge
Leisure Centre, Oxted and a number of sports pitches.
Visit
the:
Tandridge Community Website
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