Elmbridge news
 What’s next for the new East and West Surrey Councillors?
The newly elected councillors are not yet responsible for running council services. Their sole focus is preparing the new East and West councils to take over on 1 April 2027.
This is an essential task to make sure that services continue without disruption during the transition. To reflect this, the newly elected councillors will be called 'shadow councillors' for the next year.
Shadow councillors will become full councillors and take on responsibility for all local services from 1 April 2027.
Your existing county, district and borough councillors remain responsible for all council services until 1 April 2027. They will still be your contact for any questions you have about council services.
 We apologise for incorrectly issued parking fines and will refund customers
We apologise to residents because of a procedural error, some parking fines (Penalty Charge Notices – PCNs) were issued incorrectly in Elmbridge council car parks from 2020 onwards. We sincerely apologise for this mistake and want to reassure everyone affected that a clear refund process will be introduced so that fines issued incorrectly can be paid back.
Customers who received a parking fine may be eligible for a refund. The refund process will open in June and we will make it as simple as possible to seek a refund.
 Tennis for everyone in Elmbridge parks
With the start of the tennis season, now is the perfect time to pick up a racket and head to your local park. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed hit with friends or a more competitive match, Elmbridge’s park tennis courts are ready for play. Discover 12 all-weather court sites, flexible passes, and year-round coaching opportunities across the borough.
 Up, up and away! May half-term adventures
Families can look forward to a variety of engaging, educational and fun sessions this May half-term, including:
- Paper Airplane Day on 26 May from 10am to 12pm in Hurst Park
- Shout! Riverside walk and Stay and Play drop-in session on 26 May from 10am to 12pm
 Free swimming for children in Elmbridge during May half-term
Following the success of the free swimming initiative in previous school holidays, we are pleased to share that free swimming at the Xcel Leisure is returning for May half-term.
Children who are eligible for free school meals will be entitled to free swimming sessions (swim and family fun sessions only) from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May 2026.
 Repair cafés in Elmbridge: fix, learn and reduce waste
In March, representatives from over 100 repair cafés visited Parliament to speak with MPs about the importance of repair and reuse, calling for stronger action to make repairs easier and more affordable. Elmbridge has two repair cafés that help residents fix items instead of throwing them away:
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Oxshott Repair Café: every third Saturday of the month from 10am to 12.30pm (excluding August and December) at St Andrew’s Church Hall, KT22 0LE.
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Walton‑on‑Thames Repair Café: every second Saturday of the month from 10am to 1pm at Walton Centre for the Community, KT12 2PB. Booking is required.
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