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*Awarded the Brian Rhodes Community Cup to Susannah Moffat, Trustee of the Claygate Youth and Community Hub. | *Awarded the Brian Rhodes Community Cup to Susannah Moffat, Trustee of the Claygate Youth and Community Hub. | ||
*Carried out a Communications campaign over Christmas advising on local services which are available to those in need. | *Carried out a Communications campaign over Christmas advising on local services which are available to those in need. | ||
===Environment Committee Achievements=== | |||
* Secured 30 minutes free parking at Torrington Lodge and Hare Lane Car Parks implemented from 1st April 2025 following lobbying of EBC. | |||
* Secured commitment from Surrey County Council (SCC) to install Vehicle Activated Signage to deter speeding on Red Lane. | |||
* Liaised with SCC to feed back from residents' views on Local Street Improvement initiatives in Claygate. | |||
* Hosted the ''Green Elmbridge'' networking event. | |||
* Chased for rapid reinstatement of K3 service when the route was suspended due to a burst water main. | |||
* Working with EBC on improvements to the pathway from Raleigh Drive to Claygate House. | |||
* Installation of a brash pile on The Firs verge with help from Claygate environmentalists between Dalmore Avenue and Foley Road to compost cuttings from the trees and bushes. | |||
* Three quotes obtained and one chosen by the council for a new bench on The Parade by Claygate Pharmacy. Application put into SCC to install the bench opposite the Claygate Pharmacy. Selected contractor and applying to SCC for installation approval. | |||
* Attended a walk with Wingham Court to understand the issues that their residents face travelling in the village. Liaising with SCC to address issues. | |||
Revision as of 21:05, 10 March 2025
Claygate Parish Council Achievements
- Finalised Vision and Action Plan for Claygate The Way Forward Project with Elmbridge Borough Council (EBC) ready for consultation in April 2025.
- Secured Consultation to be carried out by EBC on plans for Torrington Lodge Car Park despite other consultations in Elmbridge being shelved due to devolution.
- March edition Claygate Courier developed. Delivered to all residents by CPC and CVA volunteers.
- Arrangements made for Claygate Village Meeting 20th March 7:30pm with guest speakers.
- Attended consultation on EBC's Community Support Services at Claygate Centre and provided feedback.
- Successfully lobbied the Hinchley Wood School Trust on admissions policy which adversely affected Claygate pupils.
- Awarded CIL Grant of over £16k to Claygate Primary School for new drainage system to allow the playing field to be used.
- Awarded CIL Grant of £6k to The Claygate Youth Hub for new quiet space.
- Awarded CIL Grant of £9.8k to Holy Trinity Claygate for Way Maker Project to install a gate to the Recreation Ground to open up the churchyard.
- Awarded grant to the Claygate Village Association to pay for the Village Hall for Get Involved Day on 26th April.
- Awarded the Brian Rhodes Community Cup to Susannah Moffat, Trustee of the Claygate Youth and Community Hub.
- Carried out a Communications campaign over Christmas advising on local services which are available to those in need.
Environment Committee Achievements
- Secured 30 minutes free parking at Torrington Lodge and Hare Lane Car Parks implemented from 1st April 2025 following lobbying of EBC.
- Secured commitment from Surrey County Council (SCC) to install Vehicle Activated Signage to deter speeding on Red Lane.
- Liaised with SCC to feed back from residents' views on Local Street Improvement initiatives in Claygate.
- Hosted the Green Elmbridge networking event.
- Chased for rapid reinstatement of K3 service when the route was suspended due to a burst water main.
- Working with EBC on improvements to the pathway from Raleigh Drive to Claygate House.
- Installation of a brash pile on The Firs verge with help from Claygate environmentalists between Dalmore Avenue and Foley Road to compost cuttings from the trees and bushes.
- Three quotes obtained and one chosen by the council for a new bench on The Parade by Claygate Pharmacy. Application put into SCC to install the bench opposite the Claygate Pharmacy. Selected contractor and applying to SCC for installation approval.
- Attended a walk with Wingham Court to understand the issues that their residents face travelling in the village. Liaising with SCC to address issues.
