Following a string of planning applications, and an appeal the owner of Baynards Garage has been given permission to demolish the showroom and build new houses on the site.
Click here to see the application.
Decision time on funding for the Waverley webcasts
Waverley's webcast project has been hailed a success, but the EU funding which heavily subsidises the project will come to an end this year.
Click here to see the broadcasts
09 February 2008
Free wireless internet agreed for Godalming town centre
Surrey Advertiser, 6th February
Godalming town centre is set to go wireless as a one-year pilot scheme for free internet access has been given the go-ahead. Waverley Borough Council's Executive committee has agreed to help establish a secure, wireless network covering an area from the railway station to the council offices. The WiFi zone will take in The Pepperpot, High Street, Bridge Street and The Burys.
Godalming town centre is set to go wireless as a one-year pilot scheme for free internet access has been given the go-ahead. Waverley Borough Council's Executive committee has agreed to help establish a secure, wireless network covering an area from the railway station to the council offices. The WiFi zone will take in The Pepperpot, High Street, Bridge Street and The Burys.
02 February 2008
Elstead Mill cut off by floodwater
Surrey Advertiser, January 18th, 2008
The River Wey burst its banks beside the low-lying watermill on Tuesday, January 15.
Road repairs online
Surrey motorists will soon be able to find out online when their roads will be repaired. In the meantime you can use this page to report a problem or make an enquiry relating to Surrey's highways.
The River Wey burst its banks beside the low-lying watermill on Tuesday, January 15.
Road repairs online
Surrey motorists will soon be able to find out online when their roads will be repaired. In the meantime you can use this page to report a problem or make an enquiry relating to Surrey's highways.
06 January 2008
Surrey Advertiser coverage of the Tuesley Farm polytunnels
NFU says 'common sense prevails' over polytunnels
Surrey Advertiser, 7th December, 2007
The National Farmers’ Union expressed relief following last week’s decision by Waverley planners to approve the continued use of polytunnels at Tuesley Farm in Milford.
In what was widely regarded as a landmark case, the farm owner, UK soft fruit grower Hall Hunter, was given to the end of this year to remove all the polytunnels on which its business depends. They had been judged as unacceptable within the green belt by the High Court in 2006.
Soft fruit tunnels allowed
Surrey Advertiser, 30th November, 2007
The battle of the polytunnels was concluded on Wednesday night with an overwhelming majority of Waverley planners permitting continued, but reduced coverage, at Tuesley Farm in Milford.
Waverley made planning history in 2005 when it became the first local authority to determine polytunnels constituted development and required planning permission.
Protesters angry over polytunnel U-turn
Surrey Advertiser, 16th November, 2007
Council planners stand accused of executing a major U-turn on green belt policy by recommending approval for polytunnels at Tuesley farm.
It was revealed this week that Waverley borough officers believe the new application submitted by the Hall Hunter Partnership for their Milford based soft fruit business “strikes the right balance between the needs of modern agriculture and the needs of the area”. But the support for the plan has angered campaigners who feel the council has caved in to external pressures and are not fulfilling their obligation to protect the green belt site.
Polytunnel farm accused of ‘smokescreen tactics’
Surrey Advertiser, 12th October, 2007
Campaigners opposing the Hall Hunter Partnership’s application for 20 hectares of polytunnels to protect its crops at Tuesley Farm, Milford, have claimed the company is employing “smokescreen” tactics.
“They want to turn a local landscape issue into a referendum on the soft fruit industry,” said a spokesman for the Tuesley Farm Campaign this week. “They are seeking to force Waverley to abandon its clear and unwavering support for the green belt and the area of great landscape value.
Surrey Advertiser, 7th December, 2007
The National Farmers’ Union expressed relief following last week’s decision by Waverley planners to approve the continued use of polytunnels at Tuesley Farm in Milford.
In what was widely regarded as a landmark case, the farm owner, UK soft fruit grower Hall Hunter, was given to the end of this year to remove all the polytunnels on which its business depends. They had been judged as unacceptable within the green belt by the High Court in 2006.
Soft fruit tunnels allowed
Surrey Advertiser, 30th November, 2007
The battle of the polytunnels was concluded on Wednesday night with an overwhelming majority of Waverley planners permitting continued, but reduced coverage, at Tuesley Farm in Milford.
Waverley made planning history in 2005 when it became the first local authority to determine polytunnels constituted development and required planning permission.
Protesters angry over polytunnel U-turn
Surrey Advertiser, 16th November, 2007
Council planners stand accused of executing a major U-turn on green belt policy by recommending approval for polytunnels at Tuesley farm.
It was revealed this week that Waverley borough officers believe the new application submitted by the Hall Hunter Partnership for their Milford based soft fruit business “strikes the right balance between the needs of modern agriculture and the needs of the area”. But the support for the plan has angered campaigners who feel the council has caved in to external pressures and are not fulfilling their obligation to protect the green belt site.
Polytunnel farm accused of ‘smokescreen tactics’
Surrey Advertiser, 12th October, 2007
Campaigners opposing the Hall Hunter Partnership’s application for 20 hectares of polytunnels to protect its crops at Tuesley Farm, Milford, have claimed the company is employing “smokescreen” tactics.
“They want to turn a local landscape issue into a referendum on the soft fruit industry,” said a spokesman for the Tuesley Farm Campaign this week. “They are seeking to force Waverley to abandon its clear and unwavering support for the green belt and the area of great landscape value.
10 December 2007
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
View a map of Mousehill Lane
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.
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