Parish Council Achievements November 2024 to February 2025
From Claygate
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.
