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Read moreRichard Williams
Bill Bedford Blue Plaque unveiled
There 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 moreGreen Belt could be sold under new Local Plan
As 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 honoured for services to the community
Peter 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 moreJudo for ALL kids in Hersham
…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 moreNEW: National Design guide
As 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 moreSANDOWN
Elmbridge 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
Read moreSave Esher Green Belt views on Sandown Park
Save Esher Green Belt has written a lengthy and very thorough objection to the Jockey Club’s application to develop housing and a hotel on Sandown Park. They have kindly offered us a summary of their objections: Although it has a Royal Charter, the Jockey Club is not a charity, it is a private company. There is no explanation why the
Read moreA resident’s heartfelt plea about the Green Belt and Moore Place Golf Club
New Elmbridge Local Plan
The Council is carrying out a public consultation on their “5 Options” for the New Local Plan. The consultation started on 19th August and runs to 30th September. The existing plan, being replaced next year, is based on the Council’s ability to identify land in the borough for the construction of 225 dwellings per annum. There are currently, approximately, 280 approved planning
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Esher Residents Association 