Working for the whole of Esher Ward
Our councillor and Chair of Esher Residents Association was out on the river today, supporting the Thames Swim Against Sewage, https://tinyurl.com/3w28ke52 where 8 world-class swimmers swam the length of the Thames in a non-stop 3-day relay, finishing in Westminster. This first-of-its-kind event highlights the serious pollution in our rivers, lakes and seas, and calls on the Government to stop sewage pollution
Read moreLower Green Community Centre and Sandown Park introduce retired racehorses to local children and other visitors This was an event hosted by Lower Green Community Centre and organised by Sandown Park Race Course. Two retired race horses, Coneygree, 2015 winner of The Cheltenham Gold Cup and Step Back, winner of the Sandown Park bet365 Gold Cup in 2023, were brought
Read moreThe Love Elmbridge Awards are back — and it’s your chance to shout out your favourite shop, café, restaurant, salon, or that hidden gem that always goes the extra mile! 💖 🎉 Whether it’s the barista who remembers your order, the hairdresser who makes you feel brand new, or the indie shop you just can’t live without — we want
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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
Read moreSurreyCC. reviewing ‘alleged public footpath from Hawkshill Way, along Park Close to join Public Footpath 43 (Esher)’. After five years of waiting, former ERA Committee member, Doug Fryer’s campaign to reinstate footpath gets a review. Surrey County Council’s Countryside Access Team has just issued the following letter: Countryside AccessSurrey County CouncilMerrow DepotMerrow LaneGuildfordGU4 7BQ 18 June 2025 Alleged public footpath
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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
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Save the date: Thursday, 19 June, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at Esher Theatre. The ERA has always been fully committed to protecting our Green Belt, however, the Government is pushing hard for Green Belt release to hit their very ambitious housing targets. It’s why we are receiving a lot of emails concerning the potential development of this site which, of
Read moreEsher’s Gym & Jab looks for sponsors to fund Life-Changing Youth Trip to Jordan Read all about the adventure here and do feel free to donate.
Read moreWe’ve been thrilled to see the success of BlueHouse artspace on Esher High Street. The three partners, Karen, Binu and Parul have created a really special addition to Esher’s cultural life and we think they deserve all our support. Whilst Esher hasn’t been particularly well known for its commitment to the arts, the success of the Everyman cinema has been
Read moreThe following Surrey districts and Borough Councils have launched a residents’ survey on local government reorganisation: Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, Guildford Borough Council, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Runnymede Borough Council, Spelthorne Borough Council, Surrey Heath Borough Council, Waverley Borough Council and Woking Borough Council. Now, it’s time for you to have your say. Please do put your opinions
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