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Track renewals and Level Crossing closures.

See the full details on the following page: -https://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/track-renewals--network-rail/...

Station Flower beds finished - for the moment!

Eight intrepid volunteers came out on Sunday (12th May) to  spread a deep layer of mulch across the four flower beds in the station Car Park. This will, we hope, suppress the weeds and keep moisture in the soil. The mulch was supplied by Clare of Mole Valley Mulch who generously gave us a very good discount and stayed to help transport and spread the mulch. Clare supplies mulch for gardens in mini bags or loose.Thanks to the following good people:-Steve, Jenny, Colin, Frank, Marga...

Recycling in Surrey 2022 - 2023

A new report has revealed that Surrey residents are the joint 2nd best recyclers in England. In 2022-23, 54.0% of the waste they threw away was turned into something new, whether it was clothing, energy, fertiliser or new packaging. This sees the county way above the England average of just 41.7%.The report also shows Surrey is going in the right direction on the two other key measures used to assess performance on waste:·         Surrey residents are thr...

Election Results

Gerry Sevenoaks was re-elected as Councillor for Ashtead Park Ward polling 1,098 votes compared to the combined polling of all other candidates  of 961 votes.Andy Smith, who was standing in the Ashtead Lanes & Common Ward for the retiring David Hawksworth also polled 1,437 votes compared to the combined polling of all other candidates of 1,003 votes.Both Ashtead Independents candidates received overwhelming endorsement from residents of Ashtead.The turnout was disappointing low for both...

Planning Applications for Ashtead this week.

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Proposed Visitor Shelter Development at Langley Vale Wood

During the application process for the wider works at Langley Vale, associated with the First World War Centenary Woodland for England, the visitor shelter formed part of the outline elements for which details were to be reserved.  Prior to planning committee, on 25 July 2019, the visitor shelter was withdrawn from application 17/01450/FUL, at the request of officers at Espom and Ewell Borough Council.A full planning application has now been submitted to Epsom and Ewell Borough Council. The...

Surrey Connect Bus Service

The connect service uses accessible minibuses, with journey bookings made on a first come first served basis. Their software cleverly groups customer demands together in real time.When the booking is made with the "leave at" feature, the software takes your requested time and compares it with other customer requests in the area.It then links them up to create single journeys that are convenient for a group of users at once, scheduling the pickup time within a window of 10 minutes before or 10 mi...

Mole Valley Community Fund

Are you working, partly retired or just have free time and are looking for something really worthwhile to do with your experience and skills ? Then read on because you could be just what we need. We are about to set up The Mole Valley Community Fund. This local group would be part of The Community Foundation for Surrey which is part of a national network of 47 Community Foundations, one of the fastest growing philanthropic movements in the UK. Founded in the heart of local communities,...

Ashtead Residents' Association - AGM President's Statement and Voting Record

ARA Committee update:  Following the Association’s AGM on Wednesday, 17th April that saw several Committee members resign, we are in a state of flux.A number of people are imitating ducks, looking serene but their feet are ‘doing overtime’ to strengthen the Committee bring it back to its former glory.As soon as the dust settles and the rebuilding is completed, you will be the first to know.Larry UnthankARA PresidentThere were four Motions proposed at the AGM and the votes cast determi...

Pavement and Verge Parking

Parking on the pavement of verge seems to be becoming more prevalent and whilst drivers may think they are leaving the carriageway clearer for passing traffic it can obstruct pedestrians using the pavement. The Residents' Association has been asked to highlight this growing trend.People using mobility scooters would be unable to pass the car above, and the one pictured below, and would have to bump down and then up the kerb which could be dangerous. Also a parent pushing a child's buggy, or havi...

Do you have a watercourse in, next to, or under your property? This explains your responsibilities.

The persistent flooding in Farm Lane has prompted an investigation and a resident has received the advice below on their responsibilities. It might come as a surprise to some residents that a problem is not "the Council's" or Thames Water's but their own. Ashtead, and particularly upper Ashtead, is criss-crossed with ditches or piped ditches, and if your property abuts one of these you have responsibilities.The document below has been prepared by Surrey County Council and explains in detail ripa...

Various local road works

The following local road works have been confirmed by Surrey Highways. Note although the duration says 1st April to 1st October, this is the generous and vague time span they always quote. It is suggested these works are starting soon.Beaverbrook roundabout to Givons Grove roundaboutRoad closure. Major resurfacing including full reconstruction and civils works were necessary.Kingston Road LeatherheadFull footway reconstruction including any kerbing works where necessary. Traffic control (pr...

Are you interested in becoming a Governor at the Greville School?

The Greville School are looking for a new governor to join, as a governor is standing down in July. If you are interested in joining the Governing Body please contact the school office for details of the Clerk to the Governing Body: Tessa Jones. Telephone 01372 274872 or email: office@greville.surrey.sch.uk...

Do you want a tree in your verge?

Surrey County Council want to plant 1.2 million trees and this is your chance to apply to have trees planted in your verges. The file below explains how the process works and how to apply. Your verge will need to fulfil certain criteria to be eligible so read the 'small print' carefully....

News on the Draft Local Plan

As someone who responded to the proposed Local Plan, the Residents' Association has received the following from Mole Valley's Planning Policy Team calling for additional comments on the Main Modifications to the Draft Mole Valley Local Plan and associated documents.There are only certain areas that can be commented upon and see the attached document for a full transcript of the email and links to the modifications and Council Note 35....

Can you assist with this new local fund?

Are you retired, partly retired or just have free time and are looking for something really worthwhile to do with your experience and skills? Then read on because you could be just what we need.This local group would be part of The Community Foundation for Surrey which is part of a national network of 47 Community Foundations, one of the fastest growing philanthropic movements in the UK. Founded in the heart of local communities, each Community Foundation is unique, identifying local needs and m...

Seen on the Ashtead Independent's web site - a new cycle path for Ashtead

Councillor Hawksworth has posted the following on the AI's web site:-On 26 September 2023 Mole Valley District Council Liberal Democrat Cabinet agreed to contribute £ 160.000 towards the costs of developing more detailed plans for new cycling and walking corridors in the District. Two routes are being considered, one between Leatherhead and Great Bookham, and the other a northern route between Leatherhead and Epsom. These are part of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Project (LCWIP) ...

Rethink Waste - and help your local schools

Rethink Waste is a free scheme available to anyone living in Surrey that offers a range of rewards for reducing waste.Surrey residents can sign up online and will receive weekly emails, which include engaging and gamified activities designed to help residents reduce the amount of waste they produce. Every time a member engages with content, they receive points, which can be used to donate to schools, charities or to enter prize draws.Participating Surrey schools can win a share of £6,000 from t...

Links Road to Green Lane Townpath improvements

The Residents' Association has successfully applied for a Grant of £35,000 to improve the often muddy and impassable footpath from Green lane over the railway to links Road. The funds will come from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) pot held by Mole Valley Council.As the works will involve proximity to the railway plus installing new drainage the ARA is pleased to say that Surrey County Council have taken over the mantle of scoping the works and carrying out the improvements with their ow...

No Ultrafast Broadband for Ashtead in the foreseeable future

A resident has alerted the Residents' Association to the above map which shows the planned provision of Ultrafast Broadband to houses in the immediate area. The map shows Ashtead sitting in a greyed out area with the logo narrative saying "This Exchange isn't in our major build yet."We questioned why Ashtead which is the largest connurbation in Mole Valley is such a second-class 'citizen' when it comes to Ultrafast Broadband?  Epsom all finished. Leatherhead building soon. Ashtead - no plan...

Surrey Police introduce a website link to enable residents to upload CCTV or Dashcam footage of suspicious activity

Surrey Police are introducing a new website portal which enables members of the public to upload home CCTV, smart doorbell, or dash cam footage to them, which shows someone acting suspiciously.They are asking you to be the eyes and ears of our community by submitting this footage as they could be connected to thefts and burglaries in the area.The portal is for circumstances where no crime has been reported, but the suspicious behaviour could potentially be related to a burglary, theft of a vehic...

Green Lane Crossing - The saga continues!

What now you ask?At the Local Committee back in 2021 Councillors agreed that the Definitive Statement should be changed to match the Definitive Map so that it showed the Crossing as a Public Right of Way. It has been so for decades going back to even before the railway was built in the 19th Century. Good news I hear you say.Yes it was, but despite that ruling the decision still had to be put out to public consultation where everyone and anyone had the right to object to the decision. Delays, all...