Waverley appoints new mayor

Cllr Maurice Byham has been elected as Waverley’s new mayor in a ceremony at the Council’s Annual Meeting on 15 May. As Mayor, Cllr Byham will represent the people of Waverley at around 400 engagements in the coming year. His role is non-political, acting as an ambassador for the Council, and he will also chair council meetings.

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New Leader of Waverley Borough Council

Cllr Richard Gates has been appointed as The Leader of Waverley Borough Council . One of his commitments:

"We will improve Waverley’s waste collection and recycling performance. We will be judged by whether there is clear evidence of improved customer satisfaction within six months".

Cllr Gates' full statement can be viewed via the internet on a webcast of the Council's Annual Meeting. Visit www.waverley.gov.uk and click on 'Watch council meetings' on the home page.

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Dismay as police officer is relocated
Surrey Advertiser, April 11th

Disappointment was voiced by Witley parish councillors following the news that their neighbourhood specialist officer PC Sam Barnett is being relocated for a few months. Residents of Elstead, Thursley, Milford and Witley should contact Sgt Danielle Mead at Godalming Police Station in the meantime.

Conservative landside in Waverley

Conservatives take control of Waverley Borough Council:

Conservatives 51 seats
Lib - Democrats 3 seats
Independents 3 seats

Adam Taylor-Smith and Elizabeth Cable have regained their seats in Witley and Hambledon. Both have increased their majorities substantially.

One of the Lib Dems to lose his seat in Farnham Moor Park was Victor Scrivens, the architect of the unpopular fortnightly waste collection. He attracted less than 50% of the vote he got last time.

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Fruit farm calls for backing
Surrey Advertiser, May 4th

Following the High Court defeat last September the Hall Hunter partnership, a major supplier of soft fruit to UK supermarkets, is actively seeking suport from neighbouring communities for a scaled down scheme at Tuesley Farm.

Proposed lease Of Sunnyhill Play Area to Witley Parish Council

Waverley Borough Council is proposing the transfer of the above property to Witley Parish Council in the form of a long lease.

>>>>> Click here to see the proposal.