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Crackdown on illegal moorings on the Thames

Posted on Jun 27, 2025 by Richard Williams Leave a comment

On Wednesday 25 June, Elmbridge Borough Council led a joint enforcement operation at Cigarette Island, East Molesey, with the Environment Agency, Surrey County Council, and Surrey Police. This follows the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) targeting unauthorised moorings on council-owned land. Officers checked boat registrations, served trespass notices, and issued fly-tipping fines. Support and advice were also

‘Morrisons Daily’ imminent closure

Posted on Jun 18, 2025 by Esher Residents Leave a comment

High Street Post Office will close too, unless someone comes forward willing to take it on. News has been confirmed that the former McColls, now Morrisons Daily, on Esher High Street will close with the loss of the store and of the Post Office. An email from the Post Office says: ”We understand that Post Office services are important to

Solar Together Scheme

Posted on Jun 14, 2023 by David Young Leave a comment

Surrey County Council has just announced the second round of their Solar Together Scheme to help residents who want to purchase solar panels. Please see the details below: We have recently re-launched our solar panel group-buying scheme ‘Solar Together’ to support residents to invest in local renewable energy generation, cut carbon emissions and save on energy bills. As part of

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A message from Esher’s Councillor Richard Williams

Posted on Apr 27, 2023 by Richard Williams Leave a comment

Unsurprisingly, I haven’t managed to get to meet everyone on the doorstep during this election campaign, but I’d like to thank everyone who has taken the time to chat and to read my manifesto. It’s a great honour to have served Esher’s residents for the past four years and I’m hoping you’ll want to re-elect me. However you choose to

What are you doing for the Platinum Jubilee?

Posted on Jan 28, 2022 by Esher Residents One comment

The Big Jubilee Lunch aims to bring neighbours and communities together for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend, 2nd – 5th June 2022, and with our historical Royal connections its time to show everyone else that we know how to celebrate. What are you planning? Let us know. Whether you choose a street party, a doorstep cuppa, a

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Lower Mole Decision Delayed

Posted on Dec 21, 2021 by David Young Leave a comment

The Environment Agency has delayed the Lower Mole Flood Alleviation Scheme decision until next year. See https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/ksles/lower-mole-flood-alleviation-scheme/user_uploads/lmfas-newsletter-nov-2021-1.pdf for a newsletter on the River Mole maintenance work being carried out.

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Cafe Rouge Application Withdrawn

Posted on Dec 21, 2021 by David Young Leave a comment

The planning application 2021/2814 – Cafe Rouge, Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 9AD has been withdrawn on 20th December following discussions with the planning officers. There is likely to be a new application next year but hopefully it will be for a smaller and more sympathetic design.

Esher Place – Appeals Submitted by Developers

Posted on Oct 5, 2021 by David Young Leave a comment

The developers have submitted appeals against last year’s refusal of planning permission at Esher Place. The appeal will go to the Secretary of State. The ERA will be reviewing the appeals and submitting a response. If you wish to make comments, or modify/withdraw your previous objection, you can do so online at https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk. All further representations must be submitted to

Sandown Park Appeal Dismissed!

Posted on May 12, 2021 by David Young One comment

Great news! It has just been announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government that they have upheld the recommendation of the Planning Inspector and dismissed the appeal made by the Jockey Club on the Sandown Park planning application. Well done to all those who put so much work into objecting to this proposal – in particular Linda