Double rainbow over KGV playing Fields
Showers today (25 January 2018) resulted in a rare double rainbow being seen over the KGV Playing Fields.
January edition of EFFRA’s Newsletter
The January edition of EFFRA’s Newsletter has now been printed and is being delivered to all residents. It contains an update on the KGV Toddlers’ Playground Appeal launched in late 2017 to raise money to refurbish the toddlers’ playground constructed Continue Reading
Surrey County Council propose Council Tax increase
David Hodge, leader of Surrey County Council, in a video message, explains that the proposed County Council Tax increase will be presented to the Cabinet next week (w/c 28 January 2018), and to the full Council on Tuesday 6 February. Continue Reading
Commons cooks aim for Michelin star
The main article on page 3 of The Times on 15 January 2018, is titled “Commons cooks aim for Michelin star” but is mainly about the work of our MP, Sir Paul Beresford, as chairman of the Commons administration committee. Continue Reading
Effingham Eye: Parish Council Responds To Questions On Additional Charity Funding
Chris Dick of the Guildford Dragon provides a report of the recent Parish Meeting, where the state of the finances of Effingham Village Recreation Trust (EVRT) were discussed, following questions raised by Effingham resident, Simon Bisson. Future funding beyond 2018 Continue Reading
Effingham Neighbourhood Plan Referendum date set for 22 Feb. 2018
Guildford Borough Council (GBC) has issued the following statement regarding the Effingham Neighbourhood Plan: The neighbourhood plan was examined by an independent examiner in the summer of 2017. The Council is required to decide what action to take in response Continue Reading
GBC publish their decision on Effingham Neighbourhood Plan
Guildford Borough Council (GBC) have published their decision on the Effingham Neighbourhood Plan on 3 January 2018, following the Examiners report published in September 2017. They state: “The Council agrees with the recommendations in the examination report and has consequently Continue Reading
Opinion: Action On The Wisley Airfield Biker Problem Should Be Prioritised
Jules Isles, Conservative County Councillor for The Horsleys, writes about the problems that the bikers on Wisley Airfield are causing to residents, and their frustrations of the lack of measures to prevent the incursions. Read the full article in the Continue Reading
Opinion: Are Residents Well Served by the Main Political Parties in Local Government?
Chris Dick of the Guildford Dragon asks whether the main political parties are appropriate, in Local Government, in protecting the Green Belt from development. Read the full article here
Surrey councils told to cut housing targets and protect green belts after Mayor of London announces plans for more homes in the capital
The Surrey Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) says the London Mayor’s commitment to build more affordable housing means the pressure is off locally. Read more here