Mousehill Lane closure plan

Milford residents have launched a protest against a possible road closure. Surrey County Council has just concluded a public consultation proposing to prevent traffic accessing Mousehill Lane from the A 286 and to prevent traffic turning right from Moushill Lane onto the A286.

View a map of Mousehill Lane

Hall Hunter polytunnel planning application approved

A planning application for up to 20 hectares of polytunnels, existing on a rotational basis within a defined 190 hectares of land at Tuesley Farm, was approved by Waverley Borough Council on 28 November.

The Hall Hunter Partnership wanted the plastic structures for its Tuesley Farm site, near Godalming. It first erected polytunnels in 2004, but a local authority enforcement notice to remove them was backed by a planning inspector and the High Court.

See the Hall Hunter website and the website for the Tuesley Farm Campaign, a group which has been opposing the application.

Waverley recognised as best council in England for reducing landfill

Waverley council in Surrey has been recognised as the best council in England for promoting recycling and reducing the amount of household waste being sent to landfill. Waverley council, which covers Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere, was recognised by Defra for having the “largest decrease in total household waste per head”.

The council has put the success of its waste management and recycling down to its residents and the hard work of the council’s waste management team.

Appeal for extension to All Saints Church

All Saints Church in Witley has launched an appeal for a project that will provide a flexible meeting place within the church, as well as a kitchenette and toilets.

For more information visit the church website at http://www.allsaintswitley.org.uk/ and click on "Building the Future"

Bishop blesses Chandler School refurb

The Bishop of Guildford led an official ceremony to open a new extension to the Chandler Junior School.

The bishop unveiled a plaque, blessed each classroom and lit a candle before the whole school special assembly of blessing and thanksgiving.

Grateful thanks were paid to villagers who had dug deep into their pockets to help raise the £75,000 the school was required to contribute towards the £750,000 scheme.

Visit the Surrey Advertiser for the full story

Christmas lights in Godalming

Actress Lisa Goddard turned on the lights this year. Eagle Radio were there and have published photographs taken at the event on their website.