Richard Tear

Surrey County Councillor for Bagshot, Windlesham and Chobham

Richard Tear is the Surrey County Councillor for Bagshot, Windlesham and Chobham.

As a former Chief Executive of a major catering company, Richard Tear brings years of business experience to the County Council.

Having recently lost a close family member to dementia, Richard has a very personal interest in health and social care. He is particularly keen that both those suffering dementia and their families should receive support.

Correspondence address: 
Surrey County Council
Woodhatch Place
11 Cockshot Hill
Reigate
Surrey
RH2 8EF

Contact details:

e: [email protected]

News

Your Councillor Community Fund now open

The fund is an exciting opportunity for Surrey residents and local groups to make a real difference in their local areas. Surrey residents can now apply for cash grants to improve their local area through the Your Councillor Community Fund. Last year the Fund supported over 380 community proje

Local MP thanks wonderful volunteers at Bagshot Village Community Library

Michael Gove MP joined local Surrey County Councillor Richard Tear in Bagshot yesterday (Friday 3rd May) to pop visit the Bagshot Village Community Library to say hello to the wonderful volunteers and to thank them for all their hard work keeping this great community asset open. They were busy prep

Surrey County Council appoints new Chief Executive

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Surrey County Council Budget approved for 2024/2025

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Crews from Chobam Fire Station set to be relocated

Chobham Fire Station is to be relocated for a year, to allow for the redevelopment of the station with new modern and updated facilities. The rebuild will improve the capacity of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), to ensure community safety and address current and emerging risks.

Supporting the community with Your Fund Surrey

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