Working for the whole of Esher Ward
…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
Read moreSave 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 moreThe 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
Read moreThe Environment Agency has kicked off a consultation seeking views on their options to refurbish the Lower Mole Flood Alleviation Scheme. There is concern from residents that it will lead to an alarming reduction in water levels, cause damage to fishing and damage the beauty of a local asset. The Environment Agency held a consultation in Imber Court earlier this
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Esher Residents Association 