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THE WGBRA ENDEAVOURS TO KEEP THE WEBSITE UP TO DATE REGARDING CURRENT ISSUES

Drainage Improvement works in Chipstead Valley Road from the railway bridge east to Sandown Road. Start date: Monday 26 July 2021; Duration: 2 weeks 8am to 4pm. Possible delays. Click here for more details.

Boundary Commission 2023 review of parliamentary constituencies. For more information of how this will affect Surrey go to https://boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk/

Registration of footpaths no 643 and 644 in the field (Lords Bank/Drakes Field) in Rectory Lane
A public inquiry regarding the above will be held on 14th/15th.16th December 2021 at The Old Walcountians, Carshalton Road, Woodmansterne, SM7 3HU.

For Surrey County Council useful weblinks click here
Warning of A Scam Regarding Covid Vaccination Bookings
Please be aware that there is a scam whereby people are receiving texts that appear to be from the NHS and ask for personal and bank details to pay for the vaccination. The Covid vaccination is free. Click here for more details.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Funding
Last year WGBRA put in a bid for funding to improve the path which runs across Woodmansterne Village Green towards Merrymeet, the village hall, Scout HQ, Woodmansterne school, the community garden and allotments. To find out more about this levy go to www.gov.uk. The work has now been carried out and has been well received by local residents.

SCC PROPOSED CHANGES TO PARKING, WAITING OR LOADING RESTRICTIONS. To view the Reigate and Banstead parking review 2020 click here.

SURREY MATTERS: To access this online magazine which contains news from Surrey County Council click here.

GET SAFE ONLINE: To access website click here .

LOCAL FOOD BANK COLLECTIONS: Every Thursday 11am to 1pm at Chipstead Rugby Club by The Meads carpark, CR5 3SB. For more information click here.

EPSOM RECYCLING CENTRE is trialling a booking system. To find out more and for faqs click here

For CORONAVIRUS UPDATES FROM Reigate and Banstead Council go to their website.

Proposed new hospital for Sutton

To have you say about the above proposal plus the future of Epsom and St Helier hospitals go to www.improvinghealthcaretogether.org.uk.

Reigate and Banstead 2025.

This is the council's draft plan for the next five years covering topics like housing, the environment, community safety, open spaces, towns and villages, leisure and wellbeing. To complete a survey go to www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/rbbc 2025. Plan adopted by council January 2020.

Reigate and Banstead Development Management Plan (DMP)
The above plan was adopted by the council on 26th September 2019. The plan can be viewed at the council offices in Reigate, in local libraries or online at www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/dmp.

Church Hall Car Park

This car park is primarily for Church Hall users and Churchgoers. Short term use by others is acceptable during the week but long term parking and Sunday football club parking is not.

The Little Book of Big Scams provides some great advice to defeat those who may wish to try to defraud us. Details can be found on Surrey Police website or click here for a copy.

Allotment vacancies, Carshalton Road
There are some vacant plots on this peaceful, friendly site. With frequent input this is a good time of the year to start. A shed available on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested, please contact the Park Allotment Steward. Terry Payne on 01737 359448 or by email at terrry318payne@yahoo.com.

NEED HELP WITH FUEL PAYMENTS? (click here)

POLICE ADVICE ON BURGLARY CRIME PREVENTION; PROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL VEHICLE AND KEEPING YOUR COMMERICAL VEHICLE SAFE To read about these issues, please click here for full information.

POLICING INFORMATION

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Click here for information regarding staying safe online.

RECTORY LANE SUTTON & EAST SURREY WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LAGOON

Planning Permission has been given by R&BBC to Sutton & E Surrey Water Services (S&ESW) for the construction of a drainage lagoon at the bottom of Rectory Lane (in the field opposite the shops). The boundary and landscaping of this site has been given permission (planning references 14/02077/DET03 and 14/02077/DET04). The footpaths is the field are in the process of being registered.

The latest update on the Woodmansterne Water Treatment Works upgrade project is available at
www.waterplc.com/woodmansterne. This page will be updated regularly as the work progresses.

An action group has been formed regarding this project. For more information visit their website www.savewoodmansterne-greenbelt.com or like their facebook page on www.facebook.com/savewoodmansternegreenbelt.

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