http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ashteadresidents.org.uk en-us Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:43:49 +0000 Rocketspark http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/27443/thorncroft-bridge-repairs--leatherhead/ On 10 and 24 November 2026 respectively, Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) Scrutiny and Cabinet are recommended to approve £240,000 of capital budget (reallocated from a dilapidations underspend) for repairs to the Thorncroft Bridge in Leatherhead.The Thorncroft Bridge Leatherhead is a concrete beam and slab bridge spanning an intersection of the River Mole, primarily used by pedestrians and light vehicle traffic.An inspection to determine the condition of the bridge has been undertaken and C... Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:48:38 +0000 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27443 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/27435/local-government-reorganisation-lgr/ There's only 15 days left for you to complete a short survey to have your say on the future of local government in Surrey.From April 2027, Surrey's current councils will be replaced by two new councils: East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council. Your feedback will help shape the priorities, services and ambitions of these new councils.You can complete the online survey at any time up to 11.59pm on Sunday 15 November.Accessible formats of the survey are available via the links above or by ... Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:47:11 +0000 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27435 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/27427/public-footpath-42--proposed-diversion/ Surrey County Council, acting on behalf of Mole Valley District Council, is undertaking a fresh statutory consultation on a proposal to divert Public Footpath No. 42 in the vicinity of Ashtead FC's club house at the Queen Elizabeth II recreation ground adjoining Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead.The proposal, submitted by the Trustees of Ashtead Football Club, would move the existing footpath away from its present route, Route A-B illustrated in the accompanying plan, across the sports pitches, to a pr... Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:49:17 +0000 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27427 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/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/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 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26544/2026-27-climate-change-action-plan-to-be-recommended-to-mole-valley-district-council-cabinet/ Officer proposals on Mole Valley's Climate Change Strategy will be considered by the Scrutiny and Cabinet meetings on 2 June and 16 June 2026 respectively. MVDC is committed to an ambitious programme of carbon emission reduction, with the aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. The MVDC Climate Change Strategy outlines steps required to build a greener, more sustainable future, with a significant reduction in carbon footprint.The Committee and Cabinet are recommended to note progress from t... Wed, 27 May 2026 16:47:28 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26544