NEWS

Lane Closure: Epsom Road: 10 October

Published: 4 Oct 24

Epsom Road will be reduced to one lane between junction with Staple Lane to 70m west of junction with Blakes Lane as Cyclical Works are carried out (Litter Picking, Grass Cutting, Strimming, Gully Cleaning, Sweeping, Weed Spraying). Read More...

Warning

Published: 9 Sep 24

A number of local businesses, community groups and clubs have recently received misleading emails from 'Parish UK' asking them to pay to renew their 'Parish Business Directory' listings. This has nothing to do with your Parish Council and is being widely reported online as a scam. More information can be found at https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/parish.uk Read More...

M25/A3 Junction 10 Slip Road Closures

Published: 9 Sep 24

All slip roads between the A3 and M25 will be closed for four nights (10pm to 5.30am) from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 September. During closures you will only be able to drive through the junction; you won’t be able to leave or join either the A3 or the M25 as you normally would. Read More...

Guildford Town Centre to Host Cleaner Air Day

Published: 9 Sep 24

On Sun 29 September, 11am-4pm, Guildford town centre be will hosting a Cleaner Air Day, a free family fun day to learn how we can all help to improve air quality. Read More...

Wisley Update

Published: 26 Jun 24

Wisley Action Group and Villages Against Wisley New Town are considering challenging the Inspector's decision to approve planning for 1,700 homes at the former Wisley Airfield. They have been advised that there are grounds to request a Judicial Review. Click for further information. Read More...

Slyfield Recycling Centre Closure 10-30 June

Published: 7 Jun 24

Essential major works are taking place at the Slyfield community waste recycling centre Guildford, from the 10 to the 30 June. Read More...

Damage following Storm Isha

Published: 23 Jan 24

The Parish Council have been advised that the public footpath which goes between the top of Lollesworth Lane and West Horsley Place is currently taped off due to damaged power lines. Although the power lines have been made safe, they require repair. Read More...

Fly Tipping in Long Reach, West Horsley

Published: 18 Jan 24

Please note that during the nights of 16th and 17th January, there has been a large amount of fly tipping on privately owned land in Long Reach. This has been reported to Guildford Borough Council. Read More...

Could you be the next Royal Surrey Public Governor?

Published: 9 Jan 24

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is looking for people to nominate themselves as Public Governor to represent Guildford constituency. Click for details. Read More...

Horsley Meadows Update

Published: 23 Nov 23

An update from Surrey Wildlife Trust on the management of Horsley Meadows. Read More...

Guildford Parking Review 2023

Published: 23 Nov 23

Surrey County Council is currently reviewing parking across the County, including the proposed introduction of double yellow lines along sections of The Street, School Lane and Cranmore Lane. Click for details. Read More...

Winter '23 Newsletter

Published: 23 Nov 23

The Winter '23 issue of our newsletter is out! Read More...

Crowdfund Guildford 2023 Now Accepting Applications

Published: 5 Oct 23

Guildford Borough Council, in partnership with Spacehive, is offering up to £5000 for community projects. They are particularly interested in supporting small community projects and events such as community fridges, Christmas lunches or community cafes. Click for details. Read More...

West Horsley Parish Councillor Vacancies

Published: 5 Oct 23

We currently have two vacancies for Parish Councillors. Click for further information. Read More...

West Horsley Parish Council Community Grants Scheme

Published: 5 Oct 23

Every year the Parish Council gives grant aid to a number of local groups, charities and organisations. The deadline for the next round of awards is 31st December. Please click for full details. Read More...

Notice of Vacancy

Published: 21 Sep 23

Notice of Vacancy in Office of Parish Councillor for West Horsley. Read More...

Twenty-Four Chicanes and 20mph Proposed for Long Reach

Published: 21 Aug 23

Twenty-four chicanes and a 20 mph speed limit along Long Reach, West Horsley, are being proposed by Taylor Wimpey, as part of its traffic management plan for its development at the Former Wisley Airfield. West Horsley Parish Council is objecting to these plans and is encouraging residents to do the same by Sunday 10th September. Please click for further details. Read More...

Proposed Closure of Horsley Station Ticket Office

Published: 17 Jul 23

South Western Railway is planning to close ALL of its ticket offices, including the one at Horsley Station, and to significantly reduce the number of hours its stations are staffed. A consultation on these changes closes 1st September - please respond now. Click for further details Read More...

WISLEY APPLICATION REFUSED

Published: 16 Jul 23

COUNCILLORS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO REFUSE TAYLOR WIMPEY PERMISSION AT A PLANNING MEETING ON 10th JULY. Read More...

Former Wisley Airfield - Taylor Wimpey Appeal

Published: 12 Jun 23

A meeting to discuss challenging Taylor Wimpey's Appeal will take place at 7pm on Thurs 15th June at East Horsley Village Hall. 22/P/01175 Land at Wisley Airfield Read More...

AONB Boundary Review

Published: 12 Jun 23

The Council has submitted its response to Natural England's Consultation Document 'Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Boundary Variation Project'. Read More...

Review of Electoral and Boundary Arrangements for Surrey

Published: 17 Apr 23

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is reviewing the electoral and boundary arrangements for Surrey. A public consultation is underway with a deadline for comments of 8th May 2023. Click for further information. Read More...

Ockham Roads Survey

Published: 28 Mar 23

Ockham Parish Council is conducting a survey of local and strategic road network issues, and are asking residents of West Horsley to participate. Click for further information. Read More...

Annual Parish Meeting

Published: 6 Mar 23

Please join us for this year's Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday 14th March, from 6pm. Read More...

Climate Change Volunteers Spread the Word

Published: 27 Oct 22

Some of our local residents have set up Instagram and Facebook pages as a way to share environmental messages and hints and tips on lifestyle changes. Read More...

Planning Application for Allocated Site A39 Land at Ockham Road Submitted

Published: 17 Oct 22

West Horsley Parish Council has received notification of planning application 22/P/01538, Land at Ockham Road, West Horsley. This residential development comprises 86 houses and maisonettes, with associated landscaping, equipped play area, attenuation pond and access. Please click on the heading for further details. Read More...

NOW is the Time to Have Your Say on Planning Application for 1730 New Homes at Wisley Airfield

Published: 3 Oct 22

22/P/01175 Land at Wisley Airfield There's Still Time to Submit Your Comments. Due to this week's Royal Mail strike action the deadline to comment has been extended to Thursday 6th October. Click on the heading for further details. Read More...

West Horsley Youth Council is Recruiting

Published: 31 Aug 22

We are looking for 13-18 year olds to join our Youth Council. Click on the heading for details. Read More...

Planning Application for Wisley Airfield Submitted

Published: 23 Aug 22

Tayor Wimpey has submitted a new planning application for the proposed new settlement at the former Wisley Airfield, Ockham. Click on the heading for details and to view the objection submitted jointly by the Horsleys Parish Councils. Read More...

Household Support Fund

Published: 22 Aug 22

Guildford Borough Council has been given funding to support households most in need of food and energy provisions. Click on the heading for further details. Read More...

Wisley Airfield - Upton End Consultation

Published: 1 Jul 22

Public consultation launched for the 5 hectare site, Upton End, part of the larger Wisley Airfield site. Consultation closing date 4th July 2022. Read More...

Manor Farm Development Commences

Published: 12 Jun 22

Groundworks for the Manor Farm Development on East Lane have commenced. Click on the heading for more details. Read More...

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Published: 23 May 22

Further details for the Jubilee events being organised by West and East Horsley Parish Councils events have been published. Read More...

West Horsley in Bloom 2022

Published: 22 Apr 22

Entry forms are coming in already for our 2022 West Horsley in Bloom competition. If you would like to participate please click on the heading to download the entry form. Read More...

Annual Parish Meeting

Published: 21 Apr 22

A meeting for the residents of West Horsley. Please join us for this community evening, to include: the annual report from the Chairman of the Parish Council; a talk by the Chairman of Surrey Hills Society; and an exhibition of local historical postcards curated by local historian June Davey. Refreshments will be served. Read More...

Calling in Oakland Farm

Published: 9 Mar 22

Update - We have received a reply from the Secretary of State, who has decided not to call in this application. Click on the heading if you would like to read the response. Read More...

Public Consultation - Community Governance Review

Published: 28 Feb 22

Guildford Borough Council is now consulting the public on whether the number of councillors on West Horsley Parish Council should increase from nine to eleven. The public consultation will run from Mon 28th February to Monday 11th April, 2022. Read on for details of how to respond. Read More...

Manor Farm Site Clearance to Start 23 February

Published: 19 Feb 22

Thakeham Homes will be commencing site clearance work at Manor Farm this Wednesday, 23rd February 2022. Read on for further information. Read More...

Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme with DCMS

Published: 15 Feb 22

A short explanation of how the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme works and what steps need to be taken by residents now that FTTP has been installed across the village. Read More...

Festival of Flags

Published: 7 Feb 22

Participate in this wonderful initiative to line the streets of West and East Horsley with flags throughout May and June, as part of our Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Read More...

The Queen

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Published: 3 Feb 22

East and West Horsley Parish Councils invite you to join us as we celebrate the 70th Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen. Read More...

WHPC Responds to the Surrey Hills AONB Boundary Review

Published: 28 Jan 22

West Horsley Parish Council has today responded to the Surrey Hills 'Call for Evidence' on the potential for expanding the area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Read More...

Surrey Hills AONB Boundary Review

Published: 22 Dec 21

A formal review of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is underway. Natural England is considering whether additional areas adjacent to the existing boundary should also be designated and they are keen for as many people who live in and around the Surrey Hills to participate in the review process. Click on the heading for details about how to have your say. Read More...

Allocated Site A38 (Lollesworth Fields)

Published: 21 Dec 21

Site A38 - Land near Horsley Railway Station, Ockham Road North (Lollesworth Fields) Ref: 21/P/02394. Taylor Wimpey has filed a Reserved Matters application for A38, Land Near Horsley Railway Station (Lollesworth Fields). The deadline for comments is 19th January 2022. Please click the heading for more information. Read More...

West Horsley Parish Councillor Vacancy

Published: 20 Dec 21

We currently have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor which we are keen to fill as soon as possible as we have several interesting projects in the pipeline that need support. Read More...

Calling In Oakland Farm

Published: 17 Dec 21

At its meeting on 14th December, West Horsley Parish Council agreed to write to the Secretary of State requesting his consideration to "call in" the planning application for Oakland Farm. The Parish Council is particularly concerned about the risk of flooding and sewage overspill on the site and the surrounding area, as well as the detrimental impact the new development will have on the character of our rural village. Click on the title link to read the letter. Read More...

Manor Farm and Oakland Farm Update

Published: 1 Dec 21

West Horsley Parish Council, having sought legal advice on the approval of the Manor Farm and Oakland Farm developments, has taken the decision to lodge a formal complaint to GBC on the handling of both applications by its Planning Committee (as there were insufficient legal grounds to apply for a judicial review). Please click on the title link to read the letter and watch this news page for updates. Read More...

Tree Felling in the Village Orchard

Published: 24 Nov 21

Tree surgeons will be felling a few Ash trees in the Village Orchard today and tomorrow (24 & 25 November) as the trees have sadly succumbed to Ash Dieback. There may be some temporary road closures in place to keep the workmen safe and we apologise for any disruption this may cause. Read More...