Archive For The “General” Category

Lidl comes to Hersham

By | March 10, 2019

Most agree – the new Lidl it is a great shop and provides better choice in Hersham – but do you have any comments about the parking and traffic?  Most people seem to think this should gradually improve as shopping patterns readjust and people start to avoid busy times – but do you agree?  If you have […]

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Turners Lane – interim decision on restricted byway status

By | January 28, 2019

Summary of Decision: The Order designating Turners Lane as a public restricted byway has been ‘proposed for confirmation subject to modifications set out in the Formal Decision.’  The formal decision can be downloaded here.   A map is available which shows the location of Turners Lane. An explanatory note is been provided by the Planning Inspectorate who carried out the inquiry.  This […]

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HRA Response to the EBC Village Hall Consultation (Jan 2019)

By | January 28, 2019

Please see our response which reflects discussions at our last meeting on 15/1/19. 

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Hersham Village Hall Consultation – deadline 25 January

By | January 17, 2019

  Elmbridge has issued an important consultation on the future of Hersham Village Hall – consultation papers were delivered to every household in Hersham and full details are also available on the Elmbridge website – where you can also respond on-line.  See full explanation and consultation reply option on the EBC website – please respond by […]

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Next meeting 15th January 7.30 – all welcome

By | January 2, 2019

Venue Watermans Arms Function Room – you don’t have to be a member to attend – in fact anyone interested in Hersham matters will be made very welcome. There is plenty we can discuss –  For example: Hersham Village Hall and EBC questionnaire – now sent to every Hersham household. An update on the result of the […]

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Hersham Christmas community event 22 Dec at 4.30 – all welcome

By | December 11, 2018

Had enough of shopping – need a break – want to support a community initiative? – read on …./ Hersham Christmas Flyer for 22 December A gathering of Hersham residents, friends and neighbours is scheduled for the 22nd at the Watermans Arms Function Room where mince pies and mulled wine will be available. The event […]

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Hersham Community Council (the HCC) – campaign outcome

By | December 9, 2018

Campaigners have been promoting the creation of a community council for Hersham for over 2 years. Following the collection of over 750 petition signatures in favour of the proposal, Elmbridge Council carried of a formal review – the results from which were put to the full council at Elmbridge for discussion on 5th December. However, […]

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Public Meeting Friday 7th December to discuss threats to county council services in Hersham

By | November 8, 2018

At the last HRA meeting potential Surrey County Council cuts to key services in Hersham were discussed, there was particular concern about the library and the children’s centre. It was suggested that people concerned about this should come to the following public meeting where these matters will be discussed: – FRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER, 2018 : HERSHAM DAY […]

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Next HRA meeting 6th November 2018

By | November 1, 2018

The next HRA committee meeting will be held from 7.30 – 9.00 on Tuesday 6th November 2018 at the Watermans Arms function room, all are welcome – whether you are an HRA member or not. The agenda will include updates on Turners Lane, the Village Hall, the Community Council consultation, and any key local planning issues.

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Response to the Elmbridge Borough consultation on the possible creation of a community council for Hersham

By | November 1, 2018

Based on the feedback we have received, the vast majority of our members are in favour of the creation of a community council for Hersham, and the HRA response reflected this view. We see a community council as a way of delivering the aims of the HRA in a much more effective way through a […]

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