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 What kind of support would make a difference to you?
We are running a series of events, where you can share your views and ideas on how community services could better help Elmbridge residents. Come and share your views at one of our events below and get a £20 shopping voucher as a thank you for your time. Terms and conditions apply.
- Thursday 13 February, 5pm to 7pm at St John’s Church, Walton-on-Thames
- Saturday 15 February, 10:30am to 12:30pm at Cobham Village Hall
- Tuesday 25 February, 5pm to 7pm at Ember Sports Club, Esher
- Thursday 27 February, 6pm to 7.30pm online
The Saturday morning event at Cobham Village Hall will have children's activities.
 Elmbridge's sustainable future: your views matter!
We have climate change plans in place to support our vision of a thriving and sustainable Elmbridge, but we need your input to help shape the plans for 2050.
A climate change survey is now open until Sunday 2 March to gather your views on our climate change priorities for the borough. Your feedback is crucial as it will feed into our Climate Change Citizens’ Panel process which will soon begin.
 Leaders community engagement meetings
We are pleased to invite all residents to a series of community engagement meetings hosted by the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Council in February and March.
These meetings aim to inform residents about the critical issues affecting the borough, including the Local Plan, financial outlook, local government reform, as well as addressing specific concerns impacting individual towns and villages.
Registration for the meetings is now open.
 Free February half-term events with Elmbridge Museum Explorers
To celebrate International Languages Day, Elmbridge Museum is delighted to invite you to their free, fun and interactive ‘Let’s Chat’ workshops for children aged 5 to 11 being held on:
- Monday 17 February at Lower Green Community Centre, 10am to 12pm
- Tuesday 18 February at Walton Library, 10am to 12pm
- Wednesday 19 February at Cobham Library from 11am to 1pm
 Apply for funding to help your community thrive
The annual local Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding round is now open for applications. It will close at midnight on Sunday 16 March 2025.
Successful local CIL applications have included a variety of projects, including improvements to state schools to accommodate an increasing student population, upgrades to community facilities and play areas, improvements to footpaths and better countryside accessibility.
 Help us improve support for victims and survivors of abuse
Surrey County Council have commissioned an independent research agency to conduct research among women and girls in Surrey who have witnessed or experienced violence.
The research will help Surrey’s Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership understand the type of support that is currently available, where the gaps in support are and how to improve the service for others.
 Discover the elegance of Regency dress at the first Royston Pike lecture of the season
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Regency fashion with the first talk of the spring Royston Pike lecture series on Wednesday 12 February at 7:30pm at Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton.
Join Grace Evans, Keeper of Costume at Chertsey Museum, to explore the fascinating era of Regency dress, through illustrations and photographs of costumes from the Olive Matthews Collections Trust.
 Have your say on polling places and polling districts in Elmbridge
We are carrying out a review of our polling districts and polling places used for elections in the borough.
We invite comments from all electors regarding the convenience of voting in our polling places and would welcome suggestions for alternative sites.
We particularly welcome the views of disabled residents or organisations with expertise in access for disabled people.
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