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Summer activities for children

We have a programme of free, fun-packed, play sessions at various locations and parks around Elmbridge.

Survey launches on free parking pilot in Walton

We are keen to hear about your experiences of using the Walton-on-Thames 30-minute free parking in council-run car parks. The short survey is anonymous and takes around 5 minutes to complete.  

Shaping Hersham

We said we would engage and support Hersham residents in shaping their community and we remain committed to helping Hersham to thrive.

To that end, the Shaping Hersham engagement will begin on 23 September until 20 October.

Water safety in Elmbridge

While many of our residents and visitors safely enjoy the river both in terms of hospitality and water activities, the dangers of open water should never be underestimated; cold water shock, currents, and the risk of being caught in rocks is ever present.

Lower Green placemaking

Initial community engagement will start on 9 September until 7 October 2024. This is our opportunity to hear from the residents, businesses and community stakeholders of Lower Green.

Solar panel buying scheme for residents re-launches

Solar Together is a group buying scheme where you can come together with others in your community to invest in solar panels, with optional battery storage and electric vehicle charge points.

Game, set, match - play tennis in Elmbridge

The four-year Elmbridge parks tennis refurbishment programme was completed last year, bringing residents state-of-the-art facilities at 12 locations across the borough. Our fantastic value tennis pass is £40 per year, making the sport accessible to a whole household for just over £3 per month.

More news

• Local student wins Junior Citizen poster competition
  Belle, a year six student from Notre Dame school in Cobham, has won this year’s Elmbridge Borough Council Junior Citizen poster competition.

• Get ready for Love Parks Week
  Love Parks Week returns from 26 July to 4 August. This is a chance to celebrate the fantastic range of open spaces we have locally in Elmbridge, including parks, recreation grounds, riverside sites, woodland, and meadows.
  

• Parking discounts available in Elmbridge
  We have introduced parking discounts focussed on those who need it most and in support of our high streets. 
  

• Former Mayor raises over £36,000 for Cobham charity
  Mayor of Elmbridge for 2023 to 2024, Councillor Richard Williams, has raised over £38,803 for charitable causes and has donated £36,018 to Oasis charity in Cobham.

• Elmbridge Borough Council's Local Plan Examination
  At this time, we will not proceed with Stage Three of the draft Local Plan Examination in Public in September.
  

• Join us on WhatsApp
  For news updates to your phone or device, you can join Elmbridge Borough Council’s WhatsApp news channel.
  

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