http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ashteadresidents.org.uk en-us Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:24:40 +0100 Rocketspark 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/27209/help-shape-your-future-east-surrey-council-website/ The new websites are being developed ahead of the launch of East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council on 1 April 2027 as part of local government reorganisation (LGR). Until then, existing council websites and services will continue to operate as normal.The survey aims to understand how people expect to find information and services online, helping to ensure the new websites are organised in a way that is easy to use and navigate. Participants will be asked where they would look first for comm... Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:03:51 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27209 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withdrawn/ MVDC has allowed the developer of the Merton College Woods Field BESS to withdraw an application submitted to support the company's claimed satisfaction of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/27093/overnight-road-closures--leatherhead-by-pass-road-a243--8th-to-23rd-september/ From 8th September until 23rd September the Leatherhead By-Pass road will be closed overnight for full carriageway reconstruction where necessary including civils works and kerbings works and resurfacing. Details can be found ojn https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/roadworks-and-maintenance/roadworks/map.The scheduled work is subject to last minute change if other emergency work or poor weather intervenes.... Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:02:59 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27093 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26888/ashtead-recreation-ground--consultation-with-residents-on-qeii-recreation-ground-childrens-play-and-multi-use-games-areas/ Of the £3.5 million being invested to improve playgrounds across Mole Valley to create modern and inclusive play spaces over the coming years, £901,000 has been allocated to the Children’s Play Area and a Multi-use Games Area at the QEII Recreation Ground.The dates for local consultations with residents have now been announced. On-site times and dates at the QEII Recreation Ground will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on 8th September and 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. on 12th September.These will be resid... Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26888 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/26886/mvdc-unaudited-accounts-for-year-2025-26-now-available-to-view/ See the pdf below for details of rights to examine the Accounts and ask questions and raise objections.To view the 2025-26 Draft Accounts (156 pages) see the link below.... Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:19:56 +0100 http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26886 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