New sewage system is on Horizon

Haslemere Herald, 16th March

Witley could soon be getting a new multi-million pound sewage system after Southern Water applied for planning permission for the scheme. The main benefit will be to the Hambledon and Wormley areas where many properties have private sewage facilities such as cesspools or septic tanks.

Climate change moves up the council agenda
Haslemere Herald, 16th March

A new sustainability co-ordinator has been appointed by Waverley Borough Council. The co-ordinator will be implementing the Borough's Climate Change Action plan. This includes household waste management and will look at ways of helping individuals to reduce their carbon emissions.

Boost to staff numbers at recycling centres
Surrey Advertiser, 16th March

Residents' commitment to recycling in Surrey has led to the creation of 45 new jobs to help cope with demand.

Double attack sparks new funding appeal for village hall
Surrey Advertiser, 16th March

Witley's Chichester Hall needs a total of £11,000 worth of improvements and repairs. It has recently suffered a double whammy that has added £3,000 to the money it needs to raise. Someone drove into the wall and demolished four metres of old Bargate stone, and then thieves stole original York stone paving. Anyone who can help with their fund-raising should contact committee chairman Nick Strachan on 01428 682361

Audit Commission report finds Waverley wanting
Surrey Advertiser, 16th March

Waverley Borough Council has been criticised for neglecting the needs of some of its most vulnerable residents. The Audit Commission's annual review of the council's performance reveals that during the last year, its system for dealing with benefits claims fell well below expected standards.

Click here to see the Annual Audit and Inspection Letter April 2006

Heavy traffic is bane of village life
Surrey Advertiser, 9th March

Road safety has emerged as a key concern in the Witley Parish Plan. and the parish council has made traffic improvements the top priority in the action plan it has drawn up. Two sections of road have been identified as major problems by more than 50% of those who contributed to the plan: the junction A286 junctions with Gasden Lane and Roke Lane.

Disillusioned voters want less party politics
Surrey Advertiser, 9th March

Waverley's independent councillors have formed the Waverley Independents Network - WIN. The three current independent councillors hold the balance of power between the Liberal Democrats who have 28 members, and the Conservatives who have 26. More information about WIN can be obtained from from Janet Maines on 01252 711271 or at janetvictor@hale19.wanadoo.co.uk

Town Hall Rich List 2007
The TaxPayers' Alliance, 8th March

The TaxPayers' Alliance has today released details of 578 of the most highly paid people in local government – people earning above £100,000 a year in councils right across the country. The full report can be downloaded here.