Diary date: Effingham Parish Council meeting 26th July
The next Effingham Parish Council meeting is on 26th July. Details can be found here
Guildford Local Plan: Effingham could be removed from green belt
Proposals for a 2,000 home “new town” at Wisley Airfield are included in Guildford Borough’ Council’s proposed local plan despite being unanimously rejected by councillors in April. Further proposals will also see Effingham, East Horsley, West Horsley and land around Continue Reading
Minutes of EFFRA meeting 23 June 2016
Minutes of Meeting held in the Parish Room on 23th June 2016 Present: Chairman Vivien White Secretary David King Treasurer Juliet Newton-Smith James Brennan, Harry Clarke, R.McKinney, Ian Smith, James Wetenhall *************************** Apologies: H.Manton Harry Clarke was welcomed Continue Reading
East Horsley Royal Mail delivery offices to close
The Royal Mail has announced that the East Horsley Royal Mail delivery office will close in January 2017 and be relocated to Leatherhead. East Horsley customers will be able to collect any undeliverable mail from Station Road Post Office in Continue Reading
EPC and EFFRA working together on the Howard of Effingham appeal
Berkley Homes (Southern) Ltd and The Howard Partnership Trust are appealing APP/Y3615/W/16/3151098, the decision by Guildford Borough Council to reject the planning application 14/P/02109 for development on three sites at Effingham Lodge Farm, Howard of Effingham School and Browns Field, Continue Reading
Opinion: Guildford’s Housing Numbers Need Re-appraisal Following Brexit Decision
Borough Councillor Colin Cross, for Lovelace, provides his personal view on the GBC housing numbers. He states that the Local Plan has a 6.9% increase in the number of houses built each year. He suggests that the Strategic Housing Market Assessment Continue Reading
Viewpoint on Guildford Local Plan
David Roberts presents his comments on the Guildford Local Plan. He objects to a number of policies including Policy A35 – Three Farms Meadow, which is probably better known to Effingham residents as the Wisley Airfield site. For details on his Continue Reading
Draft Local Plan and Transport Strategy produced together to ensure suitable infrastructure
A bedrock of Guildford Borough Council’s draft Local Plan is the significant programme of transport schemes included. This means the draft Plan will address housing, employment, retail and leisure requirements, supported by suitable infrastructure including transport, education and healthcare. The Continue Reading
Over 50 residents attend Local Plan presentation
On Saturday 25 June Effingham Parish Council organised a Drop-in session and display on the draft Guildford Local Plan. Over 50 residents attended the meeting where Effingham’s Borough Councillor, Liz Hogger gave a presentation on the main proposals of the Continue Reading
Minutes of EFFRA meeting 12th May 2016
EFFINGHAM RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Minutes of Meeting held in the Parish Room on 12th May 2016 Present: Chairman Vivien White Treasurer Juliet Newton-Smith James Brennan, Roland McKinney, Ian Smith, James Wetenhall Guest Harry Clarke *************************** Apologies for absence: Continue Reading