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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  Prior to planning committee, on 25 July 2019, the visitor shelter was withdrawn from application 17/01450/FUL, at the request of officers at Espom and Ewell Borough Council.A full planning application has now been submitted to Epsom and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...

Planning Applications for Ashtead this week.

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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...

M25 closures 10th to 13th May 2024

Planned weekend closures on the M25.National Highways  have advised the next closure of the M25 will take place from 9pm on Friday 10 May to 6am on Monday 13 May between junction 9 (Leatherhead/Epsom) and 10 (Wisley) in both directions. Whereas last time the closure was the other side of Junction 10, this time our area we will be much more directly affected, particularly by diverted traffic. The diversionary route will run through this area. All the details are herehttps://nationalhighways....

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...

Murreys Court - Two similar applications - two contrasting decisions

We believe it would be beneficial to explain the decisions made by MVDC relating to the two planning applications submitted for the development of Murreys Court, Agates Lane.Two applications applied to the site and both had a full similar description of the proposed work. Application MO/2023/1539, which related to the demolition/partial demolition of existing buildings, erection of 60 retirement units and a 66 bed care home and landscaping was refused. However Application MO/2023/1538 was a...

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...

Concerned about varicose veins?

Ashlea Medical Practice have received the following from Ramsay Healthcare  inviting you to join a free online event 'All About Varicose Veins' on Wednesday 1st May at 18:30. Please follow think link and book online for free if would like to attend: https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/hospitals/ashtead-hospital/events...

New Rules on Postal Votes

These provisions will be in effect for polls taking place from 2 May 2024 and arise from legislative changes set out in the Elections Act 2022 and the Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023.The document below sets out all the new rules and regulations. If all you do is fill out your postal vote and return it in the post to The Returning Officer then these will not affect you. However, if you collect postal votes from others, or wish to hand i...

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...

Ever fancied a go at Bowls?

Outdoor (Lawn Green) & Indoor Bowls have received a great deal of attention in the last few years with the Commonwealth Games and the recent World Indoor Bowls Championships televised on the BBC in January. A particularly impressive shot from last years World Championships actually went viral!Bowls is a great game for all ages and Ashtead benefits from a thriving outdoor club just off Woodfield Lane (behind the cricket club). Ashtead Bowls Club is over 100 years old and is recognised as havi...

Ashtead Choral Society - Rameau to Rutter

"I don’t know about you, but when I open my Spotify application to listen to music I am immediately drawn to the familiar where one finds comfort and pleasure. The glory of this programme was to take the audience on a spiritual journey from the less familiar Catholic Baroque to the well-known glory of the modern English church tradition.You will find it difficult to find a recording of Rameau’s Blow the Trumpet.  One wonders why as this joyful opening set the scene invigoratingly for th...

GTR Children's Poetry Competition

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), who operate Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern services, will be running an easter school poetry competition for children aged 5-13.The competition, which is being launched by the Children’s Laureate poet and author Joseph Coelho, will open from 25 March and we hope it will be a great way to challenge kids creativity over the Easter holidays.To enter the competition, pupils will need to a short poem (50 to 150 words) about a place they love to visit by trai...

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....

Lisa Townsend, Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq_p39JJWPo...

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....

New Council Strategy

Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) has agreed its future vision and priorities for the next four years. The vision is for ‘A Mole Valley which is Fairer, Greener and provides Opportunity for all’. It has been shaped by the views of MVDC residents, businesses and partners, who had the opportunity to take part in a six-week public consultation in the autumn of 2023.Approved for adoption by MVDC’s Council on 20th February 2024 and effective from 1 April 2024, to 31 March 2028, the Strategy s...

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...

Update to Lady Howard Crossing (26/1/24)

Network Rail have asked that we share some information via this Blog regarding the functionality for the recently installed Miniature Stop Light (MSL) system at Lady Howard crossing. Network Rail have received a number questions from concerned crossing users in regards to having sufficient time to traverse over the crossing safely on activation of the red light and audible warning. The crossing at Lady Howard has been used for many years as a Stop-Look-Listen type crossing, where the decision to...

Banking Hubs - Will Leatherhead and Dorking benefit?

It seems that the barrier that has been preventing banking hubs in towns where there is an active Nationwide Branch is about to be lifted. Press reports say that Nationwide will be withdrawing from the organisation that sets up banking hubs which will allow for towns that currently have a Nationwide branch to now have a banking hub and local towns Leatherhead and Dorking feature on the list of possible towns to benefit from this change of direction.A banking hub in Haslemere has just been opened...

Track renewals and Level Crossing closures

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

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) ...