Royal British Legion New Armed Forces Veterans Club.  Click here for more details.

From 1st January to 31st March a single bus journey will cost no more than £2 on most routes in England.   For more information click here.

Street Trees
If you would like a tree planted on the grass verge close to your home, contact Surrey County Council here.

Have your say on bus services

An online survey is available at www.surreycc.gov.uk/futurebusreview. Paper copies of the survey will also be available at Surrey Libraries, at Surrey County Council offices in Reigate, Leatherhead and Woking, on buses and on request by calling Surrey County Council on 03456 009 009.  

The consultation will run from 3 November to 6 January 2023. 

Walcountian Blues Lacrosse Team European Club Champions 
A wonderful achievement for a local team.  Click here for more details.

The Sustainable Warmth grant is now available for application

What you can apply for? insulation and ventilation upgrades; an upgrade to a low carbon heating system (the new heating system cannot include a gas or oil boiler); heating controls; Solar PV (that generates free electricity) and energy efficient lighting

Who can apply?  The fund is aimed at low income, low Energy Performance (EPC) rated private properties. Rented properties might also be eligible if the landlord also contributes.

The details are here:  Sustainable Warmth Grant | My sustainable home | Reigate and Banstead (reigate-banstead.gov.uk)

Or apply at: APPLY NOW - NEW GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE! - Action Surrey

Transport for London (TFL) are consulting on proposals to extend the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) London-wide on 29 August 2023. Drivers of non-compliant vehicles would pay £12.50 per day to drive within Greater London.
The consultation ends 29 July 2022.

Surrey County Council is asking residents to suggest locations for more electric vehicle chargepoints.  For more information go to SCC website.

A second Public Inquiry into Map Modification Orders relating to potential footpaths on land adjacent to Rectory Lane, Woodmansterne is due to be held on 10th/11th May 2023. 

The venue is Walcountians Sports Club, Carshalton Road, Banstead, SM7 3HU, and it is due to start at 10am on the first day.  

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.