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Plans to reopen libraries from 6 July Surrey plans to start gradually reopening libraries across the county from 6 July, in line with Government guidance. The county’s libraries closed on 20 March due to the coronavirus lockdown and the Council is now planning how to reopen services in a safe way with guidelines in place for social distancing. Planning for
Read moreStatement from Stuart Selleck “Throughout the pandemic, supporting our residents, especially our most vulnerable residents, has been our top priority. We have reorganised ourselves to ensure we could bring food, medical supplies and a listening ear to thousands of residents. We have worked tirelessly to ensure benefits and Universal Credit payments have been made as quickly and as efficiently as
Read moreThe Jockey Club has appealed against Elmbridge Council’s rejection of their proposals to develop luxury apartments around Sandown Park. We must fight this appeal. The ERA’s Linda Stotesbury asks you to help: “I apologise for being the bearer of bad news during in these difficult times, but the Jockey Club has submitted an appeal for their scheme at Sandown Park.
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Read moreThere was big turnout in West End Lane on Saturday as Elmbridge Mayor, Cllr Mary Sheldon unveiled a blue plaque to honour Harrier test pilot Bill Bedford. Cllr Richard Williams made a short address to the attendees: “This plaque honours the life of a remarkable man from an era when our test pilots were household names. The likes of Bill Bedford, Neville
Read moreAs Elmbridge Borough Council officers prepare the new Local Plan there is increasing concern that, in an effort to get close to the Government’s spuriously concocted housing numbers, they will propose giving up some ‘less well performing’ Green Belt land to developers. Many of you will have completed last year’s consultation that sought views on how the Council might hit
Read morePeter Heaney, the cornerstone of the Esher Residents’ Association, was awarded the Association’s Silver Salver at a special dinner in his honour on Thursday November 14. The dinner was first held on the occasion of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and marks the presentation of a salver to a resident who has given outstanding service to the community. The ERA Chairman,
Read more…for all kids, able bodied or those with additional needs. We’ve just had World Mental Health Day, but did you know that sport in general and Judo, in particular, is considered to be one of the best means of keeping healthy not just physically but mentally as well? Hollywater Judo Club (Hersham) is a community based club for children. They
Read moreAs the Governments lead in blurb says: This guide illustrates how well-designed places that are beautiful, enduring and successful can be achieved. in practice. This could revolutionise the way we plan the spaces in which we live – just at the time the New Local Plan is being considered. We will be going through this in detail in the coming
Read moreElmbridge councillors have unanimously rejected The Jockey Club’s plans to build 318 apartments and construct a 150 bed hotel on Sandown Park – Green Belt land. Following a powerful campaign for SaveEsherGreenbelt, councillors of all affiliations voted to reject the recommended application. A very powerful 3 Minute Objection speech by Linda Stotesbury of SEG was followed by a thorough site
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