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Congratulations to Keith and Phoebe on being elected to represent Waverley Western Villages. Elstead Parish Council looks forward very much to working with both elected representatives as well as with Cllr Long who remains "in post" for the coming year during the hand over process. Following is a press release from Surrey CC summarising the results for the new 'West Surrey unitary authority' and explaining the hand over "shadow" phase. Further updates will be posted on the Future Surrey website in due course. West Surrey results Following yesterday’s count (8 May 2026) for the West Surrey Council election, Liberal Democrats secured 56 of...

F&W Networks is working with government to close the funding gap which is partly subsidised by government. The funding is paid into the network by validating gigabit vouchers. F&W Networks and their retail providers, such as HeyBroadband, will be getting in contact with you to help. We ask if you can please help close the funding gap for network. Please look out for emails by UK Government’s Gigabit Voucher Team building.digital.uk@notifications.services.gov.uk  

Elstead PC has undertaken some remedial work on both recreation grounds this week (22nd April).  Burford Lodge Rec has been fertilised and the goal mouths have been reseeded where there was the most wear and tear. As there is no water source down there our contractor will water periodically. The goal mouths have been fenced off to try to protect the new growth and we would kindly ask that Burford Lodge recreation ground users stay clear of that area, thank you.  Thursley Road Rec has been seeded and fertilised - thank you to Elstead Cricket Club for helping to water the field with their...

A great time was had by all at the Easter Egg-stravaganza at Bonfire Hill which was held on Saturday 4th April. The Bonfire Hill Committee laid on a selection of fun games for all the family to enjoy including 'scrambled eggs’ for which children raced across the field facing West Hill collecting hundreds of ‘eggs’ that had been scattered by the team of volunteers.   All the ‘eggs' contained different letters and children attempted to make the longest word from all their letters.  A competitive egg and spoon race followed - this was particularly competitive for the adult race.  The event...

Well over 100 people packed into Elstead Village Hall during the evening of Friday 20th March to attend a public meeting entitled ‘the future of healthcare provision in Elstead’. Organised by Elstead Parish Council (EPC), the meeting was led by Cllr Jane Jacobs (EPC Chair) supported by Cllrs Pat Murphy and Andy Goundry, Cllr Gemma Long (WBC Ward Cllr), Dr Sarah Hargrave (partner at Springfield Surgery), Sue Gowar (Chair of Springfield Surgery Patient Participation Group) and Guil Strathalmond (Stakeholder). EPC Cllrs Andy Hampshire and Richard Muir were also in attendance. Cllr Jacobs welcomed all to the meeting and explained that “we...

POLLING STATIONS NOTICE OF POLL AND SITUATION OF POLLING STATIONS Waverley Borough Council Referendum on the adoption of the Neighbourhood Plan for Elstead & Weyburn Notice is hereby given that: 1. A referendum will be held on Thursday 20 June 2024 to decide on thequestion below: ‘Do you want Waverley Borough Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Elstead & Weyburn to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?’ 2. The hours of poll will be from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. 3. The Situation of polling stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows: Pedro WrobelCounting OfficerWednesday 12 June 2024Notice of...

Did you know, a staggering 298 tonnes of recyclable material had to be rejected for recycling last year? The recyclable material had been contaminated by unrecyclable items that prevented it from being made into something else.  This is a massive issue because rejected loads and contamination of dry mixed recycling is expensive for local councils to sort out – and that extra cost is passed on to councils and the taxpayer. Recycling makes financial sense for councils as it is cheaper than disposing of waste as rubbish and leaves more cash available for other essential services. It also generates less carbon...

The Elstead and Weyburn Neighbourhood Plan will now go to referendum on 20th June 2024.  All residents are invited to vote.The updated neighbourhood plan may be viewed on the Waverley BC and Elstead Village Websites. https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Planning-and-building/Planning-strategies-and-policies/Neighbourhood-planning/Elstead-and-Weyburn-Neighbourhood-Plan A flyer detailing all the key information will be hand delivered to residents in the plan area by the end of this week (7th June).There will be three "drop in sessions" where you can chat informally to members of the NHP team.  These will be Monday 10th & Monday 17 June at Elstead Youth Centre from 1-2pm and from 6-7pm.  A further drop in session will...

Residents are invited to attend the Annual Parish Assembly on 20th May 8pm-9pm at Elstead Youth Centre. There will be talks from The Rural Life Centre and Inspector Rob Brian, Waverley Borough Police Commander as well as updates on Bonfire Hill and the new date for the neigbourhood plan referendum. Light refreshments will be available afterwards. We hope to see you there!

Hankley common will be closed on 17th March 2024

Work is beginning on a review of Surrey County Council’s Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP). Surrey County Council is seeking the views of your council prior to drafting the new ROWIP so that the document reflects local priorities.  Surrey County Council is responsible for around 2164 miles (3482 km) of public footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic across the whole of Surrey County.  Surrey County Council’s ROWIP is an important strategic policy document, which the council is required by law to have in place. It sets out how Surrey County Council can make sure the public rights...

Following a court order the scheduled referendum for the Elstead & Weyburn Neighbourhood Plan has been deferred due to an error on a map.  The plan will be amended and a new referendum date will be arranged by Waverley BC.  It is anticipated that the new referendum will take place as quickly as possible.  Once we have a date we will advise residents.  A new drop-in date will be arranged at which residents will be able to ask any questions about the plan. Elstead Parish Council would like to apologise for the delay in informing residents. This delay has been caused by the incredibly...

Residents will be able to have their say on the Elstead and Weyburn Neighbourhood plan as the referendum has been set for 29th February 2024. A summary of the plan will be letter dropped to all residents ahead of the referendum. Two drop in sessions have been scheduled for 22nd February 2023; 1-2pm Elstead Youth Centre and 7-8.30pm venue tbc.  Anyone is welcome to pop in if they have any questions or comments about the NHP. Elstead & Weyburn Notice of Referendum[1] https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Council-information/Registering-to-vote-and-elections/Neighbourhood-Planning-Referendums/Elstead-Weyburn-Neighbourhood-Planning-Referendum-Thursday-29-February-2024  

English Nature is running some research into how people use heathlands and protected areas. As part of a local nature improvement project called “heathlands connected” English Nature would like to hear your views by answering this survey on how you use the commons - Heathlands Project Surrey Hills (snapsurveys.com). The survey is live until 15th January 2024 James Giles is also trying to put together a community Volunteering day on the 20th of December at Thursley NNR. Full details of this can be read in James's Natural England article in the village news or alternatively please contact James at james.giles@naturalengland.org.uk

Elstead Parish Council understands that an offer for the purchase of the land at Bonfire Hill has been accepted by the vendor. The purchaser is someone with a long association with the village, who intends to transfer ownership of the land to a charitable trust administered by the Parish Council for the benefit of the local community. The Trust Deed will determine the future use of the land, which is likely to be confined to agriculture, recreation and amenity. The Parish Council has agreed to act as the charity administrator and to manage the land on behalf of the benefactor pending...

Celebrating the Coronation On Sunday May 7th, the day after the Coronation, Elstead was proud to offer it’s older residents a Coronation Tea, and the village came together to make sure that a truly excellent time was had by all. The Hall was decorated with flags and bunting, flowers and union jacks, and there was even a cut-out King Charles to greet people! Nearly all of the 120 seats were filled in the Village Hall with people ready to enjoy an excellent tea prepared by Lynn Smith-White and her lovely team with cakes donated by so many people around the village. We...

Following our annual meeting held on May 22nd, two further councillors were co-opted onto Elstead Parish Council. Both, along with our newly elected councillors were welcomed to the meeting. Elstead Parish Council now comprises; Pat Murphy (chair) Jane Jacobs (Vice Chair and Planning Chair), James Collis, Leif Davidsen, Andy Goundry, Andy Hampshire, Joan Holroyd, Martyn Lass and Richard Muir. David Harmer (SCC) and Gemma Long (WBC) were also in attendance. Our huge thanks go to our outgoing councillors; Roger Gardner, John Mathisen, Stefan Reynolds and Diane Snape. Thanks also to Richard Rees who whilst not staying as a councillor has agreed...

Residents are all welcome to attend the annual Assembly on 22nd May 2023 at 8pm in the Youth Centre. We look forward to welcoming guest speakers; Surrey Fire & Rescue on Wildfire Preparedness and Hey Broadband  on fibre broadband roll-out. Come and meet your new councillors and join us for wine and light refreshments after the presentations. Annual Parish Assembly 22.05.23

There are nine seats on the Elstead Parish Council.  Following the recent request for nominations seven people have stepped forward which means that the seat is uncontested and they automatically become councillors.  This means that there will be no Parish Council vote on 4th May.   As there are two spaces remaining the councillors are looking to co-opt two more people at the meeting on 22nd May.  Anyone interested in being co-opted should contact the clerk in the first instance email: elsteadpc.clerk@gmail.com. The Borough Seat is being contested and residents will have an opportunity to select their preferred candidate on 4th May.  Both candidates will be...

Elstead Village Road safety (EVRS) a sub committee of the Parish Council has been delivering a survey and asking for your views. The group would be grateful for completed surveys as this helps with evidence in getting Surrey CC Highways to look at issues such as speeding etc in the village. The survey is very quick to complete and completed surveys can be dropped to either Chandlers or the back of St James's Church. Alternatively here is a link to survey if you would rather do it electronically. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the survey. ...

Message from Surrey Environment, Transport & Infrastructure:Please find attached the leaflet with information regarding the resurfacing works on Thursley Road, Elstead. These leaflets are being delivered to residents and businesses over the next few working days. Please note that this scheme involves some daytime working and some night working – see details below.Thursley Road, Elstead - Road closed:3rd – 16th April from 8am – 5pm & 17th – 20th April from 8pm – 6am Please see the attached leaflet for the extent of our works. Sometimes our plans must change, often due to bad weather or problems on other works in the same...

The April PC meeting will be held in person on Monday 17th April at 7.30pm at the youth centre.  Residents are warmly invited to come along and listen to what the Parish Council are working on as well as raise concerns.  Residents with queries can also contact the clerk by email at: elsteadpc.clerk@gmail.com and the clerk can raise any queries on residents behalf or those unable to attend the meeting in person.  We look forward to seeing you there.

The Annual Assembly will be held after a short Annual Parish Meeting on Monday 22nd May at 8pm.  There will be a variety of guest speakers, a summary of 2022-2023 accounts and an introduction to any new councillors joining the Elstead Parish Council.   Afterwards residents are invited to stay for light refreshments and to ask any questions on issues that might be affecting the parish.

Following the tree survey all of the necessary works on trees on Parish Council land have been completed.  The Parish Council would like to reassure residents that it has still has every intention of keeping this a natural area and will only be doing those works which are deemed essential for pedestrian and highways safety.  Trees are checked for wildlife and nests before any work is started.

The Coronation weekend of 6-8th May will be a celebratory weekend.  There are a number of events happening across the village from cricket at the pavilion to live music.  Following the Jubilee events of 2022 some of the monies left over were distributed between three village charities.  The remaining monies were held over for a village fete.   In view of the Coronation is was agreed that two smaller events would be organised for 2023 to mark this auspicious occasion and hopefully a Village Fete Committee can be formed in September to start work on a Village Fete for 2024. To celebrate the Coronation an afternoon tea has been organised for Sunday...

May 2023 will be the year for local elections and on 4th May 2023 residents will be able to elect councillors for Elstead Parish Council.  There are nine seats on Elstead Parish Council - some councillors will look for re-election however it is likely that we will need some new councillors to join Elstead Parish Council.   If anyone is interested in standing for election please contact the Parish Clerk or the Parish Chairman for more information and to understand what is involved.  Everyone is very welcome to attend our monthly public meetings so why not come along and see what happens...