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Our next OPEN MEETING is on Tuesday 02nd Feb 2021 - 8pm (Vera Fletcher Hall, Thames Ditton, KT7 0LQ). All who live or work in Thames Ditton and Weston Green are welcome. Click here for our Open meeting dates

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TD High Street Christmas Lights

HIGH STREET CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2020  Sadly, due to COVID-19 government restrictions, it was not possible to hold the annual Thames Ditton High Street Christmas Fair this year, but fortunately the fantastic Christmas Lights have been switched on with 40 trees lining the High Street, and with the magnificent lime tree, lit up with over 40 strings of lights, beaming centre stage. Once again, Thames Ditton High Street is the place to see the best display of twinkly festive lights in Elmbridg...

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Pedestrian Zone Consultation Results

The results of the consultation on the proposed new pedestrian zone in Thames Ditton High Street are now available.  The pedestrian zone proposal was opened for consultation in September-October (click here to see RA news article).  The consultation results are now available, in two files, on Surrey Council's website.  The first shows the percentage responses to the consultation questions, and the second displays the many comments and views on the proposal.  These have bee...

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Elmbridge Council's Tier 2 information

Elmbridge Borough Council has issued the following advice and information on services that will apply when we go into the new Tier 2 restrictions on Wednesday 2 December.     Information on Elmbridge and Surrey entering Tier 2 on Wednesday 2 December is on our website, including a Q&A and statement from the Leader. Hersham Village Hall is now open as a COVID testing site. Supporting the clinically extremely vulnerable: Our teams and volunteers continue to call, text...

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Scouts Remembrance Day poppies

Remembrance Poppies Due to Government restrictions, members of the Thames Ditton Scout Groups and Girl Guide Groups were unable to participate in their annual Remembrance Day parade and service on Giggs Hill Green this year. To make up for their absence, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Leaders of The Dittons Scout Group created their own poppies from card, cellophane, felt, wood, some knitted, some knotted but all handcrafted. Jackie Bourne and Tony Butcher, Scout Leaders of the Wednesda...

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Flood Action Campaign launched by EA

Annual Flood Action Campaign launched:Please help spread the word!   From the Environment Agency: To reduce flood risk and help people prepare for flooding we are hoping to count on your support with our Flood Action Campaign (Prepare. Act. Survive) which runs from October through to March. This year we’re targeting people who live in areas at high risk of flooding, but have not yet experienced flooding to their home. We want to reach these people in any year, but as you can imagi...

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UPDATE: Sandown Park appeal inquiry

Sandown Appeal Inquiry   If you have submitted comments on the Sandown application, you should have received a letter.  A site notice has been displayed, and arrangements have been made for a notice to be published in the Surrey Advertiser. There is also a web page on the Elmbridge Borough Council website with all of the pertinent information here:     https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/planning/sandown-park-appeal-inquiry/ The inquiry will be live-streamed on YouTube...

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Foodbank donations now match funded

Much-needed donations to East Elmbridge Foodbank are now match funded by the Government     All donations to the East Elmbridge Foodbank's Local Giving page will be match funded up to £75 until 10.00am on Tuesday 3 November.  Then after 10.00am on 3 November, donations will be matched up to £5,000 until 9 November (or until the fund runs out). They have just set up a Christmas Appeal to take advantage of the match funding and would be really grateful for any donations.&...

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Financial support info. from Surrey CC

Financial Support for those facing hardship   Information for Surrey residents who may be facing financial hardship and the support Surrey-wide pledge to provide. Our message during these hard times is clear: if you are struggling or feel that you are unable to make ends meet, Surrey councils are here and continuing to support you and your communities through these unprecedented times. We have a dedicated helpline that residents who are struggling and in need of support can call an...

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TD retailers triumph again

THAMES DITTON TRIUMPHS AGAIN IN 2020 ELMBRIDGE RETAILER OF THE YEAR AWARDS  Thames Ditton independent shops and businesses have triumphed again, winning THREE categories in this year’s Elmbridge Independent Retailer of the Year Awards. Thames Ditton High Street shops and businesses scooped THREE of the Awards with: Paull’s Fruit & Veg winning Best Deli or Grocer for the SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, an incredible achievement. CycleLink winning Green Business of the Year for the SECOND...

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Elmbridge Covid alert level - High

Elmbridge will be going to HIGH alert level(Tier 2) at 1am Saturday 17th October.   For detail on a range of subjects such as:   · Meeting family and friends   · Visiting other venues, eg. restaurants,     pubs, places of worship, going to work   · Going to school, college and university   · Childcare   · Visiting relatives in care homes   · Travel   · Weddings, civil partnerships, religious    services ...

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Surrey Council silent on Unitary bid

Press release from the Independents & Residents' Association Group on the unsuccessful bid to create a Surrey Single Unitary In an extraordinary virtual Council Meeting on Tuesday, SCC’s ruling Conservative Group refused to put up even one councillor to speak in a debate on a Motion (see below) relating to their controversial and ill-timed plans for a Unitary Council. The Motion, proposed by Residents’ Association and Independent County Councillors, called upon the Council Leader to provid...

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Summer Road junction e-petition

Summer Road Action Group e-Petition set up for proposed roundabout on Hampton Court Way   Local residents, concerned about the potential impact of developments along Hampton Court Way, have come up with what they believe could improve safety and ease congestion.  See:   https://summer-road-action-group.co.uk/category/campaigns/summer-road-junction-petition/  

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