http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ashteadresidents.org.uk en-us Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:31:16 +0100 Rocketspark http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/27357/residents-invited-to-help-shape-the-future-of-east-surrey-council/ As preparations continue for the launch of the new councils on 1 April 2027, both organisations are developing their long-term plans for the future. These plans will guide the services they provide, the investment they make and the outcomes they want to achieve for local people and communities.Residents, businesses, community groups and local organisations are being encouraged to share their views on the draft strategies and priorities, including what matters most in their local area, what is wo... Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:46:23 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27357 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/27332/the-e-bike-and-e-scooter-menace/ There are a great many e-bikes on our roads and their number and availability are increasing; the vast majority are used sensibly and legally. However, there are the some which are not, and their riders have scant regard for other road users and pedestrians.Some ebikes have been modified so they can travel much faster than the legal limit of 15.5 mph and such illegal users are typically uninsured and untaxed. Surrey Police along with other police forces are cracking down on the illegal ebikes wh... Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:15:19 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27332 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/27322/residents-help-shape-new-identity-for-east-surrey-council/ Residents, businesses, councillors, staff and communities have helped shape the visual identity for East Surrey Council, with a new logo and brand approved by the East Surrey Shadow Executive.The decision was made at the Shadow Executive meeting on Tuesday 13 October following a wide-ranging engagement exercise that attracted more than 2,000 responses.People were asked what East Surrey should represent and what makes the area special. Their feedback helped shape the final design, with themes inc... Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:04:45 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27322 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/27310/east-surrey-council-tax-reduction-scheme-consultation/ Elmbridge Council, as proxy for East Surrey Shadow Authority, are asking residents and other interested groups for their views on proposals to develop a new Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) for East Surrey from April 2027. Consultations opened on 7 October and run until 3 December 2026. See web site https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/hub/consultation Current CTR Households: 1,779; To Receive More: 34 (1.9%); To Receive Less: 199 (11.2%); Unchanged: 1546 (86.9%).It is emphasised that these f... Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:05:55 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27310 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/27221/mole-valley-parking-review-2026/ There are a number of stages involved in the review, as shown in the list below and Surrey County Council Highways are currently in the Advertising and objections stage.AssessmentsAuthorisationAdvertising and objectionsApprovalImplementationDetails of the planned new parking restrictions can be viewed on the following site where pdf's of maps can be downloaded.https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/parking/reviews/mole-valley... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:38:40 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27221 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/27169/the-countdown-is-on-to-mole-valleys-arts-alive-festival/ A year shy of its 30th anniversary, Mole Valley’s Arts Alive Festival has long offered a wide range of hands-on artistic pursuits for people of all ages to experience and enjoy throughout October. This year’s packed programme features over 100 events across Mole Valley, including historical talks, walking tours, music, creative workshops and theatre performances.Running from 1st to 31st October, this year’s events are all listed on www.arts-alive.co.uk. Paper copies of the programme are al... Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:03:29 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27169 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26351/planning-application-mo-26-00340--change-of-conditions-for-installation-of-bess--application-withdrawn/ MVDC has allowed the developer of the Merton College Woods Field BESS to withdraw an application submitted to support the company's claimed satisfaction of seven of the planning conditions imposed at the time of approval of the development. The overall development, however, remains on course for connection to the grid, the developer hopes, in October 2027.This follows reservations expressed by the Environment Agency regarding the lack of details of the planned tree plantings within an 8 metre bu... Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26351 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26247/new-gp-surgery-on-the-cards/ Planning Permission has been granted for the erection of a single storey rear extension and the installation of a new shopfront to facilitate the use of the premises as a doctors' surgery; and the installation of an air source heat pump and two air conditioning units at the rear.Proposed 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 spa... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26247 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26766/sensory-services-by-sight-for-surrey-opens-in-ashtead/ Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey officially opened its new centre in Ashtead, on Thursday 2nd July 2026, marking an important milestone in the charity’s mission to enable and empower children and adults who are blind, partially sighted, Deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind across Surrey.The new centre was officially opened by Christine Wilmshurst, Chair of Trustees, and Tim Hall, Chair of Surrey County Council (SCC), at a special event attended by supporters, staff, volunteers, and communi... Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:12:16 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26766 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26599/permanent-site-for-banking-hub-in-dorking-to-open-soon/ Having seen all bank branches in Dorking close in recent times, Mole Valley have been calling for improved banking services in Dorking and Leatherhead. Despite a concerted effort by MVDC, the outcome of an appeal in 2025 supported LINK’s view that Leatherhead does not currently meet the criteria for a banking hub. An automated deposit service was installed on North Street instead. While the search for a permanent home was ongoing, a temporary hub has been available for customers of the ma... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:04:25 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26599