Horley
Horley is a town in Surrey that borders Surrey and West Sussex. It is south of the twin towns of Reigate and Redhill, and neighbouring Gatwick Airport and Crawley. The town is at an elevation of around 54 metres above sea level and covers 4.34 square miles. It has a population of 21232. The Horley Master Plan, passed by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council in February 2005, enables for the development of nearly 2600 new homes. This will cover the Metropolitan Green Belt, which is allowed if the local plan meets national requirements, such as the ability to show environmental sustainability and managing the character of localities. Owing to regular and swift train connections to London from Horley Train Station, Horley qualifies as a commuter town. 2 thirds of the working population commute to London or Crawley, with the remaining one 3rd working nearby. Horley has a significant economy of its own, including the presence of business parks and a long high street containing business chain stores and independent companies. It was home to the Matbro works, which produced forklift trucks between the 1950s and the 1980s and founded telescopic handlers, which were popular with farmers and construction companies. A popular attraction is the Archway Theatre, found under the arches of the Victoria Road railway bridge; the theatre features a bar, an auditorium with a seat capability of 95, and a studio theatre seating 40 people. For all your home upgrades, make sure to make use of dependable specialists in Horley to make certain of quality.