http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ashteadresidents.org.uk en-us Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:28:20 +0100 Rocketspark http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26301/bus-survey-2026/ Surrey County Council is continuing its work with Transport Focus to better understand how bus services are working for residents. Following the launch of the Your Bus Journey survey in 2023, we’re now running our own year-long bus user survey to gather even more local insight.Hearing directly from people who use buses, as well as those who don’t, helps us understand what’s working well and where improvements are needed. This feedback plays a vital role in shaping how we work with bus oper... Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:27:19 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26301 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26291/the-2026-anti-social-behaviour-asb-survey-is-now-live/ The 2026 Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) survey is run yearly and is a vital way of us learning about the ASB issues that matter to you in your community. We welcome thoughts on areas you’re concerned about, whether you live, work, or visit that location. The survey is run yearly and is a vital way of us learning about the ASB issues that matter to you in your area, whether you live, work, or visit that location.We know that ASB is not a minor issue for those involved, and that persistent ASB... Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:41:27 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26291 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26287/free-health--fitness-programme-in-ashtead/ A fantastic local initiative from Better Health Mind & Body is offering a free 12-week physical activity course in Ashtead, designed to support both physical and mental wellbeing.  The programme includes a mix of boxing cardio, HIIT, strength training, and flexibility work, with fully coached sessions to help build confidence and long-term healthy habits. It’s also focused on helping participants prevent and manage long-term conditions.   Sessions ru... Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:39:23 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26287 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26277/after-40-years-with-the-residents-association-larry-unthank-is-retiring/ It is well-known that the money markets don’t like shocks:  it unsettles them.  Indeed, I suppose that most of us don’t like shock news.With this in mind, may I tell you a story that will explain all.It was that slack water time, between Christmas and New Year last year, when my wife & I had retired to the sitting room after an evening meal, and we looked, in vain, for ‘something’ to watch on the television – a hopeless task – so we decided to chat amongst ourselves ins... Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:05:19 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26277 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26247/whats-on-the-cards/ Change of use of ground floor from former greengrocers shop to Doctor's clinic including replacement of the existing rear single storey outbuildings and erection of a rear extension with an air source heat pump and air conditioning unit.Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: Start Time: 09:00 End Time: 20:00, Saturday: Start Time: 09:00 End Time: 13:00The application seeks to create a new Doctor’s clinic in the existing and extended Greengrocer space. External Proposals: The existing shop front... Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:29:40 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26247 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26236/save-our-post-office-in-the-street/ Ashtead Post Office, is a cornerstone of our community situated at 39 The Street, KT21 1AA. Recently, Royal Mail announced plans to replace the existing pillar box outside our premise with a modern "smart box" designed to handle letters and small parcels conveniently. While technological advancements promise efficiency, these changes pose a significant threat to local businesses and community health.For generations, Ashtead Post Office has been more than just a place for sending and receiving ma... Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:08:52 +0000 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26236 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26235/road-works-on-m25-bridge-by-knoll-roundabout/ FN49383873006-04Parapet works on M25 overbridgeTwo-way traffic signals to be in place between the hours 20:00-06:00 only. Daytime Traffic Management will be a closure of the southern footway with 1m of the northern footway maintained except for the Easter holidays (28/03/26-12/04/26) when the southern footway will be open and northern footway will be closed. There are also lane closures on the M25 at this point during the worksThe Highways advice says "Delays likely"!... Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:56:17 +0000 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26235 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26232/network-rail-undertaking-tree-and-vegetation-work-in-april/ Network Rail have advised us of general vegetation management work that thery will be undertaking in Ashtead in April. Works will take place from 23:00 Tuesday 7th April 2026 to 07:00 Wednesday 8th April 2026. See map above of the area of where the works will take place. Local residents will receive a notification early next week about the works.Most of the work is general maintenance. They only remove trees that are, or could be, dangerous and affect the reliability of services that passengers... Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:38:16 +0000 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26232 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26219/unitary-council-elections-7th-may-2026/ Local government in Surrey is changing. From April 2027, the existing county council and 11 district and borough councils will be replaced with two new unitary councils – East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council under the Government’s plans for Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution. The councils will provide all the local council services you rely on – education, waste collection, roads, housing, play areas, children’s services, adult social care and more – in their respect... Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:36:50 +0000 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26219 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26197/generators-and-medical-equipment-needed-for-ukraine-please-help/ Ashtead Rotary Club Secretary Jonathan Bickerdike is preparing for a 1,200 mile drive to Ukraine this April, joining a humanitarian convoy delivering generators and medical supplies to communities whose energy infrastructure has been repeatedly targeted during the war.The decision came after an inspiring talk at a recent Rotary meeting, where a visiting Rotarian described his own experience travelling with a volunteer convoy transporting vehicles, generators and medical equipment into Ukraine. A... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:10:47 +0000 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26197