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EVERY RESIDENT ASKED FOR VIEW OF THE FUTURE
Village Association launches biggest ever survey of people’s opinions in Claygate
The largest ever survey of residents’ opinions is launched by the Claygate Village Association this week, giving everyone “an unprecedented opportunity to have a say about the future of the village”, says Caroline Cartwright, who chairs the CVA.
The CVA exists to preserve and strengthen the character and amenities of Claygate. It has fought off many unwanted developments in the past and responded again last year when Elmbridge Borough Council tried to push through a redevelopment in the heart of the village without local consultation. The resulting campaign was called “Claygate Can Do Better” and Elmbridge backed down in the face of the surge of indignation from residents.
Elmbridge agreed to undertake a wider community engagement exercise and as part of this, the CVA is to survey Claygate’s residents and present the borough council with a thoroughly researched report.
The original campaign group was re-named “Claygate: The Way Forward” and officially launched at an open meeting of more than 200 people in November. More than 90 people signed up to working groups focused on various aspects of the village: shops; parking and transport; housing; recreation; well-being; and the environment. Ideas from these working groups have been incorporated into the village survey questionnaire, which has been designed by local volunteers with expertise in this field.
The results will form an integral part of a report which captures Claygate people’s vision for their village. It will be presented to an open village meeting in late May before submission to Elmbridge and will inform the Borough Council's consultation exercise, to be carried out later in the year.
For ease, the survey is being made accessible by a QR code on this page—and to be displayed around the village. Hold your phone camera over the square and click on the link that shows on the screen. This will take you to the survey. You can also use this link: claygatevillageassociation.org/survey to access the survey. It will also be available via the CVA’s website and social media, and by email if you are signed up. It will take about 10 minutes and there’s a prize on offer for one lucky respondent!
For those who do not have digital access, hard copies of the survey will be available in some Claygate shops, and volunteers will visit the Community Centre and Parade to help people complete it.
“I think a nerve has been touched,” says Steve Wells, a CVA trustee. “Now all can benefit from what feels like a unique initiative in citizen power and influence in Elmbridge.” The CVA is ready to hear your voice. Let it know what you want for Claygate! Scan the QR code to begin.
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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR COMMUNITY CUP AWARD
Village Association launches biggest ever survey of people’s opinions in Claygate
The Brian Rhodes Community Cup is awarded annually to an individual adjudged to have made an outstanding contribution to the Claygate community in the previous 12 months. Parish Councillors vote by secret ballot on the nominations and the winner is announced at the Annual Village Meeting, which this year will take place on April 11 at Claygate Primary School.
The council is now calling for the people of Claygate to nominate their candidates for this award. To nominate someone, you must live or work in Claygate and you can nominate more than one person.
The nominee must live or work in Claygate and must have given permission for their name to be put forward and publicised.
Nominations, which must include an explanation in no more than 50 words of how the nominee has made an outstanding contribution to the community in Claygate in the past year, should be sent in an email to the Clerk before 5pm on March 27, at clerk@claygateparishcouncil.gov.uk. Please note: sitting Councillors at Parish, Borough and Surrey levels are not eligible for nomination.
