On Tuesday 8th December, local representatives met with officers from Tandridge District Council to discuss the derelict Rose & Young site in Caterham. The Council's Core Strategy, from October 2008 states: "The Council will actively pursue the development of the former Rose & Young site ..."

The Caterham Community Partnership (ex 'ABC') also has Caterham's worst 'eyesore' firmly on its agenda and has started a Rose & Young action group to explore options available. The group consists of local businessmen, individuals with professional expertise and the editor of The Caterham & District Independent.

During the meeting with Tandridge District Council, Bob Evans, the Head of Planning, said that given their Core Strategy, the Council's priority would be to encourage redevelopment in any way that contributes overall to this part of Caterham. No specific preconditions on schemes would be likely to be an obstacle.

Mr Evans would welcome informal discussion with any groups with potential schemes (01883 722000).

The new Rose & Young action group are also keen to hear from prospective developers, or those with relevant experience and invite contact with Julia Church at The Caterham & District Independent on 01883 346641 or Chris Windridge, Chair, Caterham Community Partnership on 07850 757037.