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
10 December 2007
09 December 2007
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.
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.
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"
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
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
07 December 2007
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.
17 August 2007
Surrey restrictions must stay in place
Surrey Advertiser, August 18
>>>> Full story here
Stringent restrictions across Surrey to stop the spread of foot and mouth will remain in place into next week, the country’s leading vet has announced. Chief Veterinary Officer Debby Reynolds also warned the next few days would be critical in the work being carried out to contain the outbreak.
>>>> Full story here
Stringent restrictions across Surrey to stop the spread of foot and mouth will remain in place into next week, the country’s leading vet has announced. Chief Veterinary Officer Debby Reynolds also warned the next few days would be critical in the work being carried out to contain the outbreak.
25 July 2007
No return to weekly collections
Surrey Advertiser, 20 July
>>>>> Click here to see full story
Waverley Borough Council’s new Tory administration made it clear this week that it has no plans to return to weekly waste and recycling collections. “This council chose to go to alternate weekly collections and we have no plans to revert back to a weekly collection of wheelie bins,” said council leader, Cllr Richard Gates.
Independent councillor Alan Lovell said people were more concerned about the frequency of collections, smells, vermin and the number of bins, and called for a delay in implementing the same day/ catch-up system until agreement was reached on a broader strategy of waste and recycling collections following public consultation.
Cllr Lovell’s proposal was easily defeated, but the opposition kept up its attack, Lib Dem group leader Cllr Ken Reed pointing to Tory election material which highlighted the need for a “workable system that stops our bins smelling in summer”.
Writing's on the wall for graffiti artists
Surrey Advertiser, 20 July
Witley Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Sam Barnett is appealling for information to track down the perpretators of a recent graffiti attack in the village. Contact PC Barnett on 01483 638878 if you have any information.
>>>>> Click here to see full story
Waverley Borough Council’s new Tory administration made it clear this week that it has no plans to return to weekly waste and recycling collections. “This council chose to go to alternate weekly collections and we have no plans to revert back to a weekly collection of wheelie bins,” said council leader, Cllr Richard Gates.
Independent councillor Alan Lovell said people were more concerned about the frequency of collections, smells, vermin and the number of bins, and called for a delay in implementing the same day/ catch-up system until agreement was reached on a broader strategy of waste and recycling collections following public consultation.
Cllr Lovell’s proposal was easily defeated, but the opposition kept up its attack, Lib Dem group leader Cllr Ken Reed pointing to Tory election material which highlighted the need for a “workable system that stops our bins smelling in summer”.
Writing's on the wall for graffiti artists
Surrey Advertiser, 20 July
Witley Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Sam Barnett is appealling for information to track down the perpretators of a recent graffiti attack in the village. Contact PC Barnett on 01483 638878 if you have any information.
18 June 2007
Underwater billiards
As you travel south from Milford to Haslemere, you may spot Milford Lodge Gatehouse. This building marks an entrance to Witley Park, a 500 acre estate which once included a country mansion known as Lea Park. So just who did live in a house like this?
The history of the Witley Park estate dates back to Elizabeth I.
In 1890 Lea Park was sold by then owner, JP J.W.Stone, to an Anglo American called J.Whitaker Wright.
Whitaker had acquired the Manor of Witley, which included Hindhead Common and the Devil's Punchbowl. He renamed the whole estate Witley Park and turned Lea Park into a sumptious mansion, complete with thirty two bedrooms, eleven bathrooms, landscaped gardens, a private theatre, an observatory, 450 acres of land and a domed glass and steel room complete with billiard table, under the artificial lakes!
See the complete story here ..............................
Witley Pantomine Company looking for new players
The Witley Pantomine Company is holding a panto workshop weekend at the Chichester Hall on July 14 and 15. For more information, call 01483 418334 or email elviecarpenter@btinternet.com
Councillor dearth in Thursley
More people are needed to make up a quorum for Thursley Parish Council http://www.thursley.org/
The history of the Witley Park estate dates back to Elizabeth I.
In 1890 Lea Park was sold by then owner, JP J.W.Stone, to an Anglo American called J.Whitaker Wright.
Whitaker had acquired the Manor of Witley, which included Hindhead Common and the Devil's Punchbowl. He renamed the whole estate Witley Park and turned Lea Park into a sumptious mansion, complete with thirty two bedrooms, eleven bathrooms, landscaped gardens, a private theatre, an observatory, 450 acres of land and a domed glass and steel room complete with billiard table, under the artificial lakes!
See the complete story here ..............................
Witley Pantomine Company looking for new players
The Witley Pantomine Company is holding a panto workshop weekend at the Chichester Hall on July 14 and 15. For more information, call 01483 418334 or email elviecarpenter@btinternet.com
Councillor dearth in Thursley
More people are needed to make up a quorum for Thursley Parish Council http://www.thursley.org/
19 May 2007
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.
>>>> see full press release
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.
>>>>> see full press release
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.
>>>> see full press release
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.
>>>>> see full press release
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.
04 May 2007
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.
>>>>> Click here to see the full election results
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.
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.
>>>>> Click here to see the full election results
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.
01 May 2007
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.
>>>>> Click here to see the proposal.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
20 March 2007
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.
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.
06 March 2007
Surrey has best council website in the UK
Surrey County Council website
6th March (click link for full story)
The council website has been recognised as the best county council site in the UK. In the recently published Society for IT Managers (SOCITM) survey covering all of the UK’s 550 local councils, http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/ has been rated in the top four, claiming the highest rating for any county council website.
The site, which allows users to access online services from reporting a pothole to applying for a care package or school place, prioritises the services used most by residents - giving clear links from our homepage to news, events, services and the most regularly-visited areas.
Waverley recycling rates
Waverley BC website
Recent provisional monthly recycling rates (2006):
"This is a big increase compared with 2005/2006 when the overall recycling rate for the year was 24.4%, with composting accounting for 1.7% of the total. We will inform you of the overall recycling rate for 2006/2007 when we have confirmed the results for the whole year.Further good news is because of all your extra recycling we are sending roughly 700 tonnes of waste less each month to landfill than a year ago and roughly 1,000 tonnes less each month than two years ago".
Waverley council meeting webcasts
Did you know that you can watch a recording of the Waverley council meetings?
Click here to see them.
6th March (click link for full story)
The council website has been recognised as the best county council site in the UK. In the recently published Society for IT Managers (SOCITM) survey covering all of the UK’s 550 local councils, http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/ has been rated in the top four, claiming the highest rating for any county council website.
The site, which allows users to access online services from reporting a pothole to applying for a care package or school place, prioritises the services used most by residents - giving clear links from our homepage to news, events, services and the most regularly-visited areas.
Waverley recycling rates
Waverley BC website
Recent provisional monthly recycling rates (2006):
- 31.7% in August
- 36.9% in September
- 36.5% in October
- 40.9% in November
"This is a big increase compared with 2005/2006 when the overall recycling rate for the year was 24.4%, with composting accounting for 1.7% of the total. We will inform you of the overall recycling rate for 2006/2007 when we have confirmed the results for the whole year.Further good news is because of all your extra recycling we are sending roughly 700 tonnes of waste less each month to landfill than a year ago and roughly 1,000 tonnes less each month than two years ago".
Waverley council meeting webcasts
Did you know that you can watch a recording of the Waverley council meetings?
Click here to see them.
26 February 2007
Meet your Witley councillors on March 31st
Parish Council announcement
Meet with your Parish Councillors and discuss Village matters. See if you want to be a Councillor and consider co-option or standing for election in May 2007. Meeting is between 10.30am and 1pm at the Council Office, Milford Village Hall, Portsmouth Road, Milford.
Milford welcomes their new Vicar
Parish Council announcement
Milford has been without a resident Vicar for about a year and at last a new face is about to enter the Parish Church. The Reverend Clive Potter will be 'installed' by the Bishop of Guildford at St John's Church, Milford on the 26th April 2007.
Meet with your Parish Councillors and discuss Village matters. See if you want to be a Councillor and consider co-option or standing for election in May 2007. Meeting is between 10.30am and 1pm at the Council Office, Milford Village Hall, Portsmouth Road, Milford.
Milford welcomes their new Vicar
Parish Council announcement
Milford has been without a resident Vicar for about a year and at last a new face is about to enter the Parish Church. The Reverend Clive Potter will be 'installed' by the Bishop of Guildford at St John's Church, Milford on the 26th April 2007.
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