Parish Council Achievements November 2024 to February 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.