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Campaign to create a Community Council for Hersham – petition submitted
By HRA Admin | March 18, 2018
The campaign to create a Community Council for Hersham received a significant boost early in March 2018 when an official petition was submitted by the campaign group and was accepted by Elmbridge Borough Council. The number of signatures on the petition easily exceeded 7.5% of electorate which triggers a legal obligation for Elmbridge to carry […]
At our committee meeting on 1 March (the first day of spring?!) it was decided that the sunflower competition will be repeated again this year. More information and publicity to follow – but the rules and prize categories will be the same as previous years. So, if you are interested see details of the 2017 […]
Subsequent note – many thanks to all concerned – a great event which could be built on in future years. The HRA committee in January decided that ‘we should plan for a similar event in December 2018.’ It should be made clear that this is a joint community initiative depending substantially on the efforts of […]
The HRA response to this consultation which closed on 11 December, is available here. The HRA was opposed to the parliamentary boundary changes proposed in this consultation which would split the village and result in key Hersham organisations being located in different constituencies. The commission acknowledged the HRA’s response and stated that all the views […]
Please see our winter 2017 newsletter which has been sent to HRA members. It is now being circulated more widely to promote a community Christmas gathering on the 16th December which is open to all. We also hope the newsletter will help raise awareness about CIL applications for grant money which is explained on page […]
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) applications Elmbridge Borough Council has recently issued guidance which says that applications are expected from not for profit organisation and community groups. Applications should show wider community benefit for things which will, for example, improve transport, footpaths, open spaces, sporting facilities or public buildings. The Council are inviting applications from now until 19th January […]
On the 26th October our oldest member was 100. Andrew Sturgis is a tireless HRA member and supporter of the local community. His energy and enthusiasm continues to be is an inspiration!
Proposals for parliamentary boundary changes would mean a division between constituencies running through Hersham, and our village being represented by 2 different MPs. Have your say; the Parliamentary Boundary Commission is currently consulting on these proposals and comments are due by December 11th. Please copy any comments to us at info@hershamresidents.info before the 11th December so […]
The winners of this years competition are as follows: The cash prize for the Tallest Sunflower at a very impressive 3 meters and 58 cms – went to a grower at 247 Hersham Road. The best front garden display was at 105 Burwood Road and the grower received a very well deserved £25 Squires voucher. The […]
An HRA communication to Elmbridge Borough Council concerning the village hall closure can be downloaded here. The HRA understands from the response that the Council had no option but to close the Hall in light of safety concerns – and that all options going forward will be reviewed in September. It has also been clarified […]
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