Working for the whole of Esher Ward
We are incredibly pleased to see that the crass, inappropriate proposals for Esher Place House have been roundly rejected by His Majesty’s Inspectors. His, often quite scathing, decision can be found on the Elmbridge Planning portal under application number 2020/0437. The key point made by the inspector reads: “The proposal would result in very considerable harm to the significance of
Read moreThe promised Surrey Highways consultation on the changes to the A244 “Hersham by-pass” is on https://www.surreysays.co.uk/…/a244-esher-road…/…. Please complete the survey to give your feedback before 31st January.
Read moreThe meeting of the Local Spending Board – Esher and Hersham was held this evening, with the local Ward Councillors including Richard Williams and David Young from ERA. The purpose was to review infrastructure projects that had been submitted for the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding. Unfortunately the local fund didn’t have much money left – just £66k for Esher
Read moreElmbridge Borough Council is working with Surrey County Council (SCC) on a feasibility study for the Elmbridge Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). Elmbridge has been prioritised by SCC.
Read moreThe Elmbridge Council Air Pollution Consultation Survey will close in a couple of days time on Wednesday 5th May. The survey can be found at elmbridge.gov.uk/news/air-quality-survey. The survey refers to a number of other lengthy documents, some of which are not easy to find. But if you are keen to see Elmbridge tackle its air pollution problem, I suggest you
Read moreThe Lower Mole flood alleviation scheme – covering Garsons Farm to Hampton Court – has reached the end of its design life. It is based on a series of six sluice gates which are showing signs of degradation. The Environment Agency has set up a website to outline the problem, along with options for the future of the scheme, and
Read moreAir Pollution in Esher is the worst in Elmbridge and urgently needs to be addressed. On 24th February the Elmbridge Council Environment committee held a short meeting to approve a draft Air Quality Action Plan. The meeting and report can be found here but I warn you – the summary document is 60 pages and the status report is 235
Read moreIn our recent e-newsletter we highlighted the petition being led by Esher residents, Nicola Foster, Allison & Reuben Galaun, together with BHS Surrey to install a Pegasus crossing between Esher Common and Arbrook Common – A244 (Copsem Lane) Road Safety Improvements Needed!. Thanks to your help the petition exceeded the 1,500 signatures as is now due to be debated at
Read moreSafety improvements at two key points on the Copsem Lane stretch of the A244 are being considered but it is all too slow. The first is the junction of Copsem Lane/Claremont Lane/Milbourne Lane/Claremont Drive. This staggered junction is a nightmare for pedestrians with traffic coming from multiple directions, narrow pavements and views obscured by gate posts. There are 3 schools
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