Miniature Stop Lights (MSLs) now operational at Green Lane Crossing
Network Rail have installed Miniature Stop Lights at the Green Lane Crossing. This is the same safety equipment that was installed at the Lady Howard Crossing. The lights turn red and a warning sounds when a train is approaching. Having observed them, a residents reported that the red light and warning sound came on soon after the train appeared round the bend from Leatherhead. They ran until the train went past and the light went back to green (quite quickly).Be very aware though, if the light ...
June 30, 2025Planning Applications for Ashtead this week.
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June 27, 2025Local Planning - The ARA seeking your input on Local Key Issues
Have MVDC over committed with Ashtead/Leatherhead expansion?1230 new homes planned in our local area. Between 410 and 630 of these could be built on Ermyn Way and the former Exxon Mobil Offices site in the next few years (See plan above).The ARA, your ARA, would like to hear the views of Ashtead residents.Please take a moment to complete our short on-line survey....
June 25, 2025Ashtead Common - Fire Risk
Ashtead Common is a place of national significance because of its 1,100 ancient oak pollards and the wildlife they support. Fire represents the biggest single risk to these magnificent Tudor trees and consequently a strict no fires and barbeques rule is enforced. If you see someone having a fire or barbeque on Ashtead Common, please contact the rangers on 01372 279488 (or the Fire Service on 999 if the blaze is uncontained or has the potential to spread)....
June 23, 2025Government Launches Consultation on the Future of Local Government in Surrey
Residents and businesses in Surrey are currently served by a 2-tier system of local government made up of a County Council and eleven Districts and Borough Councils.In February 2025, the Secretary of State invited councils to submit a proposal for unitary local government across Surrey to replace the existing 2-tier system. In response to this invitation, a number of proposals were submitted. MHCLG has launched a consultation on some of these proposals and I thought the organisation you represen...
June 17, 2025Registrations Are Now Open for Free 2025 Summer Holiday Activities for 0-16s!
Mole Valley District Council is delighted to be working in partnership with local sport and leisure organisations to offer a wide range of free, fun and inclusive indoor and outdoor activities for children this summer. From skateboarding and golf, to art, bushcraft, dance, and many more, these activities from local, trusted and experienced providers are all designed to keep children active and entertained over the holiday period. Registrations have now opened.Taking place between 23 July and the...
June 12, 2025ARA Working for Ashtead - MVDC Performance and Financial Report
The collective pressure from Ashtead residents, local Councillors and the ARA seems to be achieving results not only for our children's playgrounds but right across Mole Valley. As a result of many representations about the poor condition of these valuable assets, and a £0.5 million underspend on the Council's revenue budget over the last financial year, £100,000 is being transferred to the Asset Maintenance Reserve to fund additional works to playgrounds in 2025/26. This will b...
June 12, 2025Banking hub - Update 9th June 2025
As part of Mole Valley District Council’s continued efforts to secure a banking hub for Leatherhead, LINK’s Community Assessment Manager visited the town on Monday 9 June. The visit included a walk through the town centre alongside Councillor Bridget Kendrick, Leader of MVDC, and Councillor Paula Keay, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Economy, to provide LINK with direct insight into the needs of the local community.The visit followed Mole Valley District Council’s (MVDC) appeal against LINK...
June 9, 2025Proposed on-street electric charging points.
Go to the following web site and you will find details of proposed new on-street electric vehicle charging points in Stag Leys, Bramley Way, Culverhay, Preston Grove and West Farm Close. The site (https://connectedkerb.com/charge-your-car/community-pages/surrey-county-council/) has an interactive map showing positions and by clicking the locations you will see detailed drawings.The site offers opportunity to give feedback and to also propose new sites.(Thanks to Ashtead Unhinged for highlighting...
May 20, 2025Have your Say on Design Codes for the District’s Built-up Areas
A local design code is a short and simple document, providing a guide to prospective applicants seeking planning permission. The documents highlight considerations concerning design - such as respecting the local character specific to the surrounding area - before a planning application is submitted, to give it the best chance of being considered appropriate when an application is evaluated.Each of the four drafted Mole Valley design codes for Ashtead, Dorking & surrounding areas, Leatherhea...
May 12, 2025Do you have craft or DIY skills? Do you enjoy helping others?
The purpose-built workshop in the Hospice grounds is part of a support network for family carers, those suffering from life-limiting illnesses and the recently bereaved. It allows ‘Shedders’ (men and women) to spend time with others in similar situations, learning new skills and enjoying friendship and support along the way.The Hospice is looking for Shed Session Leader Volunteers.If you enjoy helping and teaching other users, are comfortable supervising the safe use of equipment, and can of...
May 12, 2025The Ashtead Resident
The Ashtead Resident is the magazine of the Ashtead Residents' Association and was published originally in black and white and A5 size. The Association decided some years ago to use this magazine as it's "business" publication with Minutes of the AGM and the Annual Accounts, and to publish a new magazine "Ashtead Village News" - firstly in black and white, then latterly in colour. Then in 2024 it was decided to amalgamate the two publications under the umbrella title of The Ashtead Resident...
April 25, 2025The ARA announces its New Survey Service
Many residents of Ashtead express their opinions about planning and other local matters on one or more social media platforms but no one pulls them all together in order to influence more effectively those organisations with the power to make changes.The ARA’s new email-based interactive survey service will quickly gather members’ views for and against proposals that affect life in Ashtead.The attached leaflet is going out to all households in Ashtead to explain this new service from the Res...
April 9, 2025Emergency Medical services for the north of Ashtead in the event of a Level Crossing mechanical failure
With immediate effect the Kent Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance service (AAKSS) will provide emergency paramedic coverage to the area north of the railway line in Ashtead. This area with over 500 homes can become isolated when the barriers at the Ashtead station level crossing fail possibly denying any access to the emergency services including ambulances. Last year, during a planned closure of the Level Crossing, an incident occurred when the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAMB) was...
March 22, 2025Be advised of future railway works
I am writing to let you know that local residents who live near to the railway are set to benefit from a new digital service that will let people know about upcoming railway engineering work, emergency work and get updates about current maintenance and upgrade projects in ‘real-time’.Line side neighbours living within 500m of a railway line across Network Rail’s Wessex route are encouraged to sign up to this new email service by visiting www.networkrail.co.uk/railworknearme.This free ...
March 6, 2025Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - Land off Barnet Wood Lane Urgent Planning News - Update
We are sure many of Ashtead residents are aware of a current planning application that is currently under consideration by Mole Valley District Council planners.This proposal according to the submission documents seeks to change the status of the land from Green Belt to allow a temporary use as 98MW of Battery Storage for a temporary period of 40 years.Whilst the applicant says this is a temporary use for a period of 40 years after which they will return the land to agricultural use, it is the o...
February 21, 2025Green Lane Crossing - Update February 2025
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. We then heard that there was...
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