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Category: Local Interest

Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA)

Please sign Safety Petition before it closes on Wednesday 6th March

Posted on2 March 20192 March 2019AuthorEFFRA1 Comment

The petition for safer crossing to St Lawrence Primary School now has over 200 signatories. As well as being supported by the school and EFFRA, it is also now being supported by the congregation of the Effingham and Little Bookham Continue Reading

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The Guildford Dragon News

Effingham Eye: A Family Crisis and Village News

Posted on25 February 201925 February 2019AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

Chris Dick’s article in the Guildford Dragon, explains how our local MP, Sir Paul Beresford was able to help to a very sick toddler, who now hopefully is slowly recovering. Thanks to the intervention by Effingham Parish Councillors, Browns Lane Continue Reading

CategoriesLocal Interest

Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA)

EFFRA supports petition to improve crossing safety at Primary School

Posted on23 February 201923 February 2019AuthorEFFRA1 Comment

A petition has been launched by a parent at St Lawrence Primary School on behalf of parents, residents and staff at the school because of concern that the current crossing points to the school are unsafe. There have been recent Continue Reading

CategoriesLocal Interest

Beech Avenue, Effingham – Water Main Replacement Scheme

Posted on21 February 201921 February 2019AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

SES Water has written to residents of Beech Avenue inviting them to a Drop-in-Event on Wednesday 6 March between 3pm to 8pm at Effingham Golf Club, to discuss any issues may have with the next phase of the Water Main Continue Reading

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The Guildford Dragon News

Fewer Houses For Guildford Expected As Local Plan Examination Ends But Criticism Remains

Posted on15 February 201915 February 2019AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

The Guildford Local Plan hearing (housing numbers), at Guildford Borough Council Offices has concluded. Opponents remain pessimistic, as reported in the Guildford Dragon here It is expected that the Inspector will recommend that fewer houses are required to be built Continue Reading

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Effingham Village Recreation Trust

EFFRA supports planning application for proposed 3G Artificial Grass Sports Area on KGV

Posted on6 February 20196 February 2019AuthorEFFRA1 Comment

Effingham Village Recreation Trust (EVRT)  has applied for planning permission for an artificial grass surface called 3G to cover the old tarmac hard courts on the King George V Playing Fields (KGV). The initiative has been spearheaded by Bookham Colts Continue Reading

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Surrey County Council (SCC)

Roadworks in Effingham 31 January

Posted on30 January 201930 January 2019AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

Surrey County Council will be undertaking Gully cleaning on Thursday 31 January on Guilford Road, A246, from the traffic lights west towards the Golf club. Temporary traffic lights will be installed whilst the work is undertaken. Delays can be expected Continue Reading

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KGV Toddlers Playground Appeal

Update on KGV Toddlers Playground Appeal

Posted on19 January 201919 January 2019AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

Work is expected to start on the Toddlers Playground in the KGV towards the end of February after the half term week. It should be completed by the end of March in time for Spring. The new playground is being Continue Reading

CategoriesLocal Interest

getSURREY

Effingham road where fatal crash happened is ‘too dangerous’, says councillor

Posted on16 January 201916 January 2019AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

Effingham Parish Councillor, James Nicholls, gives his views on the recent fatality on Lower Road on 9 January, as reported here Read the full article in GetSurrey here

CategoriesLocal Interest

The Guildford Dragon News

Effingham Eye: The Nativity Play, Brooklands, Road Fatality and a New Political Group

Posted on13 January 201913 January 2019AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

Chris Dick gives his personal report on Effingham events including: a humorous Living Nativity Play, a classic car rally, various World War II bombs, a fatal accident and the call for more Independent candidates. Read the full article in the Continue Reading

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