Residents in Surrey face year-long displacement due to sinkhole

A large sinkhole opened on Godstone High Street in Surrey on February 17, leading to a major incident declaration. Residents were evacuated, and some may not return home for up to a year. Tandridge District Council is managing the situation and has allocated £800,000 for temporary housing. Highway teams are working on the site, which remains unstable with minor collapses reported. Thirty evacuated households are receiving support for interim accommodation. The council is providing £500 weekly to assist families. Ongoing investigations aim to determine the cause of the sinkhole and ensure safety for residents.