29 April 2007

Cameron rubbishes borough's waste scheme

Surrey Advertiser, April 27

David Cameron visited Godalming prior to the recent elections, and said the Conservatives would have named days for rubbish collections to stop people being caught out by bank holidays when the days shift. Pressed for his views on the introduction of alternative weekly rubbish and recycling collections, he said he thought it had been rather botched.

28 April 2007

Potholes

Surrey has established a new service - the Surrey Highways Service - to try and keep the county's potholes under control. The Council has also introduced Community Highways Officers (CHO's). CHO's will work with county councillors, parish councils and residents associations and members of the public to identify what needs doing and to implement a resolution. Anyone who wishes to report a pothole should contact Surrey County Council on 08456 009 009 or visit their website at:
www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads

Community feels it is missing a beat
Surrey Advertiser, 20th April


Almost half the people who took part in a Surrey Police survey said they had never seen an officer in patrol in their area. More than 1,600 people were interviewed across Surrey as part of the first Neighbourhood Policing Survey, which will now be taking place every three months.

Editors' note:

Residents of Witley can see the latest Witley and Hambledon Ward Crime Statistics by clicking here >>>>> Surrey Police website.

Our neighbourhood officer is PC Sam Barnett, FIN:2480.
She is responsible for - Elstead, Thursley, Milford and Witley.
You can see her website by clicking here >>>>> PC Sam Barnett

13 April 2007

Plans for public space in Witley

Surrey Advertiser, April 13th

Witley Parish Council would like to obtain deeds to a grassed area on Petworth Road opposite the Star Pub, used in the past for festive occasions and formalise its use for residents.

Green waste proposals could benefit more Waverley residents
Haslemere Herald, April 13th


A trial scheme allowing residents to take their green waste to the Fairground Car Park at Haslemere on Saturdays for recycling is to be extended. Waverley is also looking for a suitable site in Farnham.

10 April 2007

Milford's Farmers' Market

www.secretts.co.uk/markets.htm

South West Surrey Farmers' Market is held at Secretts, Chapel Lane, Milford on the 3rd Sunday of every month.

10.00am - 1.30pm
Every Third Sunday of the Month:

April 15th
May 20th
June 17th
July 15th
August 19th
September 16th
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th

South West Surrey Farmers' Market Home Page

Lib Dem dishonesty slurs rumble on as council welcomes new MD
Surrey Advertiser, April 6th


One of the Conservative group's more outspoken councillors, Adam Taylor-Smith, has complained that the new Managing Director of the Council would not have been appointed if it had not been for the Tories forcing open the process to candidates outside of Waverley.

Key council strategy must be withdrawn
Surrey Advertiser, April 6th


The Government has directed that one of Waverley Borough Council's key plans, its core strategy, must be withdrawn. One of the main reasomns for its withdrawal is the lack of strategy to deal with special protection areas, which were given greater importance by the government.

Proposals for changes at county's recycling centres
Surrey Advertiser, April 6th


In a bid to encourage residents to recycle more, the county council has announced extra on-site staff, wider range of materials, bins and CCTV cameras to improve security at recycling sites across Surrey. The proposals were announced bu Ian Boast, head of waste management at Surrey County Council.

05 April 2007

Mary Orton: New Managing Director for Waverley

Waverley’s top job of Managing Director has been accepted by Mrs Mary Orton who will join the Council from East Herts Council, where she currently holds the position of Director of Customer and Community Services. In this newly created post, Mary will have responsibility for being the Council's permanent head of paid services, she will oversee some operational services and will take a lead in advising councillors on Waverley's strategic direction.

For more information, click here
Source: Waverley Borough Council Press release

Pushing ahead with recycling centre improvements
Surrey County Council website, 3 April


A host of improvements have come into force at community recycling centres across Surrey, the county council has announced. As of April residents can expect:

  • more on-site staff to provide improved customer service and knowledgeable recycling advice;
  • a wider range of materials bins to recycle even more products; and
  • better security through CCTV.

Concern as "Totters" asked to stop tip "recycling"
Haslemere Herald, 30th March

Surrey Waste Management have employed 30 new staff to replace the unpaid totters who have up until now sifted through the rubbish left at Surrey tips.

Funding reaches winning posts
Surrey Advertiser, 30th March

New oak posts funded by Surrey Hills have been installed at Combe Lane, near Witley station to protect the roadside verge .

Party blows intensify over financial report
Surrey Advertiser, 30th March

Council leaders at Waverley Borough Council have hit back at critics accusing them of financial mismanagement. The two sides continue to trade blows over the audit commissions annual assessment of the borough council.

Waste site struggles to meet demand
Surrey Advertiser, 30th March

Recyclers who attempted to take their glass to a Slyfield community centre were told to take their rubbish back home with them. Glass recycling bins were full to overflowing after the waste centre was overwhelmed with people bringing glass to the site.

Hoppa transport cash boost
Surrey Advertiser, 30th March

Waverley Borough Council has signalled its support for a sustainable community transport system by committing £115,000 to the Hoppa organisation, who provide door-to-door transport for residents who are unable to access other forms of transport.

Recycling reform is a "waste of money"
Surrey Advertiser, 23rd March

Surrey Waste Management is hiring 30 new staff to replace the "totters" who pay a lcence fee to remove and resell on any suitable unwanted items brought to a depot. Jack Lee (the author of this blog) questioned whose pocket the estimated £900,000 cost would be coming out of.

Crackdown on parking at Milford Station
Surrey Advertiser, 23rd March

Surrey Police are targetting motorists who park dangerously close to the level crosing at Milford station.

Passengers voice outrage at SWT's off-peak fare rises
Haslemere Herald, 23rd March

South West Trains (SWT) passengers travelling on the Portsmouth to Waterloo line could be paying up to 20% more from May 20 for off-peak fares. This will be the second above-inflation increase in less than four months.

Top marks for Witley school
Surrey Advertiser, 23rd March

Chandler Junior School has received good Ofsted and CofE inspection reports.

Revised plans spark road safety fears
Surrey Advertiser, 23rd March

Revised plans to build four new homes at the Raynards Garage in Witley has triggered road safety objections, and has been recommended for refusal by Witley Parish Council.

Recycling bank at White Lion pub, Milford

If you have any old clothes or shoes they will be gratefully received by Textile Recycling for Aid International Development (TRAID). Unwanted items are left in the bins are sold and the money is donated to overseas development projects. TRAID operates 850 recycling banks for shoes and clothes across the UK and it collected 3,000 tonnes in 2006, which raised £758,000 for projects in Uganda, the Philippines and Madagascar.