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Letter from the GPCA to the Ward Councillors for Goldsworth Park and Horsell
Attached is a letter from the GPCA to the Ward Councillors for Goldsworth Park and Horsell, and the relevant Portfolio Holders, setting out the GPCA’s position on the future of the land north-west of the lake known as the North Meadow. WBC have assured that the GPCA will be consulted before any recommendations or decisions…
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Have your say on Surrey’s Waste Local Plan
Surrey County Council has launched a consultation giving you the chance to have your say on the vision for the new Surrey Waste Local Plan. Its important that the waste Surrey produces is managed sustainably while working towards sending zero waste to landfill. The new plan will make sure enough land is available so that…
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Quit smoking this Stoptober
England’s seven million smokers are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Stoptober campaign, starting on 1 October. Research suggests that if you stop smoking for 28-days you are five times more likely to quit for good. You’ll get a variety of free and proven support including packs, apps and emails to help you…
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Ann-Marie Barker, Ian Eastwood and Chitra Rana elected to Woking Borough Council
Ann-Marie has the 4 year term, Ian the 3 year term and Chitra the two year one. The council pages will be updated in due course [hcolumns] Name of Candidate[columnhelper col-md-4] ASHALL, Laura BARKER, Ann-Marie CARNALL, Eve Catherine DE LEON, Troy EASTWOOD, Ian OWEN, William Eric RANA, Chitra SANDERSON, James Richard SCOTT-MORGAN, John SHAH, Rizwan…
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Dog chipping
From Wednesday the 6th April all dog will have to be micro-chipped. WBC is hosting a free micro-chipping event on Wednesday 17th February outside Waitrose on Goldsworth Park from 11am to 3pm. The penalty for dog owners do not comply is a fine up to £500. For more information contact the Council’s Animal Warden, Tom…
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Planning applications at the shopping centre and the enlargement of Sythwood School
There are a couple of planning matters that I would like to bring to your attention. Both of the applications can be viewed on the Woking Borough Council website under Planning and Regulation. If you have any difficulty in accessing the plans, contact me and I will try to help. PLAN/2015/1441 – is…
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Free Information Event for Private Tenants – Saturday 7th November
The following email has been received for information. This email is to raise awareness of a free information event being held by Woking Borough Council, supported by Citizens Advice Woking (previously the Citizens Advice Bureau). The event is for people renting private accommodation in Woking and is aimed at residents renting private properties and rooms…
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Better deals saved Surrey more than £8 million
Striking better deals has seen the county council save Surrey taxpayers more than £8 million in just six months. The savings have been generated by renegotiating contracts with the likes of IT businesses, building firms and transport companies. The money saved, which has come through negotiation work done by the council’s procurement team and staff in…
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By-election result
At the by-elections on the 8th October: James Sanderson (Lib Dem) was elected as councillor for Goldsworth East. Goldsworth East by-election result Chitra Rana (Con) was elected as councillor for Goldsworth West. Goldsworth West by-election result
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Woking Borough Council – Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places
Woking Borough Council is conducting a review of its polling districts and polling places for the new Borough wards that will come into effect on 5 May 2016. As part of the review, local community groups are being consulted on the proposals. Details of the proposals, including maps of each polling district are available…