Elmbridge news
 Get ready to vote on 7 May
On Thursday 7 May 2026, you will be able to vote for who represents you on your new East Surrey Council. Make sure you’re ready to have your say.
Surrey's county, district and borough councils are set to be replaced by two new unitary councils - East Surrey and West Surrey.
Councillors elected in May will initially operate as part of 'shadow authorities', working with existing councils on moving to Surrey's new local government structure.
The new unitary councils will take over delivering all local government services in your area from 1 April 2027. There will be no changes to the way you receive your existing council services until then.
 Continued investment in local businesses and high streets
We are continuing to take decisive action to back local businesses, high streets and jobs through our 2026/27 Enterprise Elmbridge Action Plan. At our March Cabinet meeting, Councillors will hear how we are driving a strong and resilient local economy, with high business start‑up rates, rising footfall and sustained investment in our town and village centres.
 Elmbridge for Everyone
Elmbridge for Everyone showcases how Elmbridge Borough Council delivers real, tangible benefits for residents, investing in our communities, supporting those who need it most, and helping our borough thrive.
 Enhanced community grants programme
Elmbridge Borough Council is proud to announce the launch of its revitalised Community Grants and Funding Programme, designed to support voluntary, community, and faith organisations across the borough. This initiative reflects our commitment to building a sustainable and thriving Elmbridge.
 Surrey-wide landlords' webinar on the Renters’ Rights Act
The 11 districts and boroughs in Surrey are coming together this evening (Wednesday 11 March) at 6pm to 8:30pm to host a free webinar for all private landlords and letting agents operating in Surrey.
This is the first fully-online landlords' event that Surrey has run and aims to provide key updates on the Renters’ Rights Act set to come into force on 1 May 2026.
The event is designed to help landlords navigate this legislation and support the ongoing work taking place to provide fit-for-purpose housing to those in need across Surrey.
 Silent No More: new exhibition
The Women’s Hub at Voices of Hope, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre and Elmbridge Borough Council are pleased to present Silent No More, a moving exhibition created by women who have experienced domestic abuse and who have explored recovery and built confidence and wellbeing through the arts.
Taking place on 1 April at Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton‑on‑Thames, the exhibition features photography, personal stories, quotes, textiles, craftwork and a collaborative mural which were all produced through a series of supportive workshops led by Voices of Hope.
 Rollout of food waste recycling collections at flats in Elmbridge
Three thousand more households living in flats in Elmbridge are now able to recycle their food waste.
These new households join the weekly food waste recycling collections that already take place in the borough, with waste collection crews collecting from over 60,000 households every week including flats.
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