28 October 2011 (GV.0510) (1/1)

CHAIRMAN TO LAUNCH CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

At Full Council on Thursday 3 November, Chairman of the Council, Councillor Brian Perkins, will launch the Tandridge Citizen of the Year Awards for those who have made a significant or outstanding contribution to the community.

Judges Councillor Perkins and Vice-Chairman, Councillor Sakina Bradbury, are looking for selfless service to a voluntary body or the community, or someone whose service brings distinction and quality to everyday life in Tandridge District. The awards are being backed by MP Sam Gyimah.

There is no age barrier, but the person nominated must live within the Tandridge District. Nominations should be made in writing to: The Chairman of Tandridge District Council, Council Offices, Station Road East, Oxted RH8 0BT, e-mail chiefexecutive’soffice@tandridge.gov.uk.

The closing date for entries is 31 December 2011. The awards will be presented by the Chairman at the Civic Reception being held on Thursday 23 February 2012 at Surrey National Golf Club, Chaldon.

Chairman of the Council, Councillor Brian Perkins, said: “If you know someone who has made a significant or outstanding contribution to the community, give them the recognition they deserve and nominate them for the Tandridge Citizen of the Year Awards.”

MP Sam Gyimah said: “I am delighted to support these awards, which recognise those people who selflessly give their time to the local community.”

For more details please contact Lesley Ayers on 01883 732701, e-mail chiefexecutive’soffice@tandridge.gov.uk.

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For more information contact Giuseppina Valenza, Communications Manager, on 01883 732704.

Party spokesmen: Councillor Gordon Keymer (Con) 01883 717363 and Councillor Chris Botten (LD) 07917 862130.

Note to editors: You are invited to attend a photocall at 3pm on Friday 4 November at the Council Offices, Oxted, with the Chairman of the Council, Councillor Brian Perkins, MP Sam Gyimah and Vice-Chairman of the Council, Councillor Sakina Bradbury.