Death of James Nicholls
James Nicholls, who was a former Parish Councillor and EFFRA committee member, sadly died in Epsom Hospital aged 67 on Sunday 27 July. James was well known in Effingham and was very proud to have lived here all his life.
Death of Former Committee Member James Brennan
EFFRA is very sorry to report the death of former EFFRA Committee member James Brennan who died on 1st July 2025 aged 81. James was a member of the EFFRA Committee and Road Wardens Coordinator from 2015 to 2021. James Continue Reading
A3 closed weekend 2-3 August
The A3 will be closed in both directions between Junction 10 Wisley Interchange and the B2215/A247 at Send from 9pm on Friday night until 6am on Monday morning. Diversions will be in place. Further details on the National Highways website Continue Reading
A3 closure 18-21 July
National Highways plans to close the A3 in both directions between Junction 10 and the A245 Painshill roundabout from 9pm on Friday night 18 July until 6am on Monday morning 21 July. Diversions will be in place. Further details on Continue Reading
The dirt beneath your feet is at risk!
The dirt beneath your feet is at risk! Here’s how you can save it, yourself, your friends and family… Published: July 17, 2025 | By: The Effingham CEBA Team A deep dive into regenerative land stewardship 🌱🌎 Once you’ve swapped Continue Reading
EVRT submits planning proposal for community play zone
Effingham Village Recreational Trust (EVRT) has recently submitted plans for development at KGV. This entails “the creation of a community play zone, including a new toddler play area, accessible play equipment area, inclusive seating area, new and enhanced play equipment, Continue Reading
Critten Lane closed 14-18 July
Critten Lane is planned to be closed from 09:30 Monday 14 July to 15:30 Friday 18 July to allow streetworks to take place. Diversions will be in place. The road will be closed from below St Teresa’s School and the Continue Reading
A3 full weekend closure 4-7 July
The A3 will be closed in both directions between the M25 junction 10 and the Painshill roundabout from 9pm Friday 4 July to 6am Monday 7 July. Diversions will be in place. For full details, see the National Highways website Continue Reading
Fire started in KGV on Saturday
Leatherhead Fire Brigade was called on Saturday to a fire started without permission in the KGV Playing Fields. The fire which had been started in a cleared area in the woodland was beginning to spread through the dry ground and Continue Reading
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Having Your Salad And Eating It
Published: June 9, 2025 | By: The Effingham CEBA Team Welcome to the next tongue-in-cheek instalment in your list of things to do to support climate salvation: let’s check out the the plant-based diet! Buckle up, as The Hitchhiker’s Guide Continue Reading