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 Shaping a sustainable and thriving Elmbridge
The draft Local Plan is ready for consideration by Elmbridge Cabinet. The Elmbridge Local Plan is instrumental in the shaping of our borough.
The recommendations of the Cabinet will be presented to a Council meeting on 22 March 2022. If approved by Council, the next stage on the way to adoption is a ‘Regulation 19 representation’, after which the Plan will then be passed to the national Planning Inspectorate for examination.
 Supporting Ukraine
If you would like to help support the people of Ukraine, we have links to some charities, as well as information for family members of British nationals in Ukraine, and Ukrainian nationals in Ukraine and the UK
The Leader of Elmbridge Borough Council, Cllr Chris Sadler, has also added his voice to the condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
 Food Waste Action Week
Reduce waste, protect the planet and save money
Food waste is one of the biggest challenges when it comes to tackling climate change. Around 8-10% of global greenhouse gases are attributed to food waste. But the average UK household can also save £700 a year by reducing their food waste!
You can get practical advice and tips on how to reduce your waste with Greenredeem. Sign up for free today to receive quick and easy wins for you, your family and the environment!
 Give your views on play area refurbishment
As part of our rolling refurbishment programme, we are in the process of procuring equipment for the refurbishment of the play areas at Coronation, Cobham, Claygate, Molesey Hurst, West Molesey, Littleheath and West End recreation grounds. To give us your views on the designs, please send your email address to greenspaces@elmbridge.gov.uk and add ‘Survey’ in the subject line. We will consult you when designs are available.
 Plan ahead for flooding
If your home is at risk of flooding, make sure you have your own personal flood plan. Flooding can become a serious problem faster than you’d think, so don’t leave this until it actually happens as you will not have time.
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The Specavers Surrey Youth Games are back for 2022
The games are aimed at 6-16 year olds from Surrey's boroughs and districts who don't have access to the sort of sports activities or opportunities that others take for granted. The focus of the training and the final celebration is on joining in, having a go and having fun.
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River Thames Scheme update
Read the latest on the scheme, which involves creating two new river channels alongside the Thames in Runnymede and Spelthorne, as well as improving existing structures like weirs, to increase the capacity of the Thames through Surrey and south west London.
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Royston Pike talks in March and April
Two talks are taking place at the Riverhouse Barn in Walton-on-Thames: 'From Transylvania to Tallinn' by Jan Parsons, Former Chairman of Guildford Travel Club; and 'China by the back door' by John Pilkington, geographer and broadcaster with the BBC World Service and Radio 4.
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Community safety survey closes on 20 March
Don't miss your chance to give your views on community safety in Elmbridge. Results from the survey will help to develop the Elmbridge Community and Safety Partnership Action Plan for the coming year (2022/23).
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And, finally ...
Watch out toads crossing! Early spring is toad migration season, with toads, frogs and newts making journeys from their hibernation grounds back to their preferred breeding ponds. We have put signposts up at various well-known ‘toad crossing’ locations and we’re asking motorists and cyclists to take care when driving along roads with these signs.
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