http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ashteadresidents.org.uk en-us Tue, 05 May 2026 05:42:34 +0100 Rocketspark http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26086/st-stephens-surgery--survey/ Dear Patient,We are always looking for ways to improve the care and services we provide at our GP surgery.Please take a few minutes to complete the patient survey and share your views with us:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_mRCcdkxhF_Mo6Jlq8A_8B4Iay5So5oQMWY8V-5R7wMaxRw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102762772321357419636Your feedback is very important and helps us understand what we are doing well and where we can improve.All responses are confidential, and participation is completel... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26086 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26352/motor-cycles-in-mole-valley--police-survey/ PS Hannah Whatham,  Mole Valley Safer Neighbourhood Sergeant, has written to the ARA asking that we publicise this new Public Survey launched by the Police in relation to MotorCycle use on the A24.This is an opportunity to share your experiences. Positive / negative and neutral of course.Yours views matter- Please complete the survey and help shape our response.Link to Survey.... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:29:46 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26352 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26351/planning-application-mo-26-00340--change-of-condition-for-installation-of-bess-on-land-north-of-barnett-wood-lane-ashtead/ The Residents' Association has written to MVDC Planning Department following an application to change the terms of the much objected to agreed Application for the Battery Storage System north of Barnet Wood Lane.Despite much local opposition from the ARA, the City of London and local residents, the Council overruled these objections and agreed the facility. There is now an application to amend these terms and the Residents' Association has strongly objected. See the (corker of a) letter below wr... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:57:19 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26351 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/14674/planning-applications-for-ashtead/ Mole Valley District Council publishes details of every planning application on their web site. To search for an application got to the following site:-https://planning.agileapplications.co.uk/mole/search-applications/As an alternative, you can sign-up to receive notification of applications local to you by going to MyAlerts at MVDC. You can if you want also receive a weekly list of all planning applications in Mole Valley.... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post14674 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