Jack Fiehn

England

Broadcast Journalist and Political Reporter at BBC Radio Surrey

Broadcast Journalist and Political Reporter for BBC Radio Surrey. Film buff.

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What is happening with Redhill's Harlequin theatre and cinema?

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

What is happening with the Harlequin theatre? Jack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterBBCThe Harlequin Theatre and Cinema has been shut since 26 September 2023As a meeting is held to decide the next steps for a Surrey theatre which was shut due to unstable concrete in its building, BBC Surrey political reporter Jack Fiehn looks at the situation so far.
Government urged to look at Surrey County Council's Send services

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Jack Fiehn |Jacob Panons

Image source, House of CommonsImage caption, Surrey Heath's Liberal Democrat MP Al Pinkerton was elected in July 2024BBC Surrey, political reporterThe government has been urged by an MP to investigate the way Surrey County Council provides special educational needs and disabilities (Send) services. In the House of Commons on Monday, Surrey Heath's Liberal Democrat MP Al Pinkerton said the authority had the highest number of tribunals in which parents challenged decisions in the country.
Government urged to look at Surrey County Council's Send services

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Government urged to look at council's Send servicesJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterJacob PanonsHouse of CommonsSurrey Heath's Liberal Democrat MP Al Pinkerton was elected in July 2024The government has been urged by an MP to investigate the way Surrey County Council provides special educational needs and disabilities (Send) services.
Waverley Borough Council

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Waverley outlines details of planning fees reviewJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterBBCRebuilding part of his home left Steve Dally from Godalming with a bill for £70,000People hit with huge bills from a local council for work done to their homes will be "refunded" if the correct processes were not followed, official papers say.
What does the Spending Review mean for the South East?

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Charlotte Wright |Lucinda Adam |Michael Keohan |Jack Fiehn

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a speech in Brighton on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Spending ReviewPolitical Editor, BBC South EastChancellor Rachel Reeves is due to deliver her plans later for how much the government is going to spend over the next few years on public services. We look at some of the issues that might impact south-east England.
Local government shake-up is rushed, says Farnham and Bordon MP

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Local government shake-up is rushed, says MP Jack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterBBCGreg Stafford was elected as the MP for Farnham and Bordon in July 2024The MP for Farnham and Bordon has said a reorganisation of local government is being "rushed' and that authorities like Waverley Borough Council are being forced to merge with places like "debt-ridden" Woking Borough Council.
Surrey residents' view on unitary authorities has been published

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Residents' view on unitary authorities publishedJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterGetty ImagesHundreds of Surrey residents answered questions as part of an online panel in FebruaryA quarter of 558 residents who responded to an online panel said they backed creating two new councils in Surrey, while a third preferred having either three - or a single authority.
Residents' view on unitary authorities published

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Jack Fiehn

A quarter of 558 residents who responded to an online panel said they backed creating two new councils in Surrey, while a third preferred having either three - or a single authority. The research was carried out by Surrey County Council (SCC) which has submitted plans to the government, along with Elmbridge Borough Council and Mole Valley District Council, for two new unitary authorities.
Tandridge council warns over trees cut down for developments

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Council warns over trees cut down for developmentsJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterTerry MorganTandridge District Council said replacing a tree or habitat can cost a lot of money. Developers and landowners could face "serious financial and legal consequences" for cutting down trees on sites being considered for new homes, a Surrey council has warned. Environmental laws, which mean builders must compensate for the loss of any nature on housing developments, came into force last year.
Council warns over trees cut down for developments

3 weeks ago | aol.com | Jack Fiehn

Developers and landowners could face "serious financial and legal consequences" for cutting down trees on sites being considered for new homes, a Surrey council has warned. Environmental laws, which mean builders must compensate for the loss of any nature on housing developments, came into force last year. Tandridge District Council (TDC) said there had been a number of recent incidents where trees were felled to clear areas for planning applications.