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Support the Surrey Half Marathon – book now
Surrey Half Marathon has almost sold out of places. Anyone keen to take part in the half marathon, or the closed-road 5km run (one of the largest of it’s kind in the UK), or see their child run in the kids’ run, is should book their place now. If running’s not your thing, The Mercer…
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Growing your business and want help?
If you have been trading for three years or more, Woking Works, a collaboration between Woking Borough Council and five leading Woking-based companies, is offering free business advice at surgeries being held on Tuesday 28 February 2017 in Export House, Woking. Subjects to be covered are: banking and finance – loans, mortgages, insurance, investments, savings…
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Changes to local bus services
If you travel around Woking or the rest of Surrey by bus you might want to check to see if your route is affected by changes to some local bus services. This follows the decision by bus operator Abellio to cut a number of their Surrey services, some of these in Woking, and to make…
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Christmas tree lights
The lights on the shopping centre Christmas tree will be switched on the 4th December at 4pm.
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2016 AGM
This year’s AGM will be on Tuesday 22nd November at 7:30pm in the Community Hall. All residents are welcome.
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Free Dementia Friendly Handyperson Service Launched
A free handyperson service that will support residents specifically suffering from dementia with simple adaptations around the home to help them remain living independently has been launched by Woking Borough Council. The free service for residents who live in their own property or privately rent and, have been diagnosed with dementia, offers assistance with small…
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Council to consult on Martyrs Lane site
The suitability of land to the east of Martyrs Lane as an alternative ‘safeguarded’ site for removal from the Green Belt to meet future development needs between 2027 and 2040 will be the subject of a public consultation following a decision by Council at its meeting on Thursday 20 October 2016. It was agreed by…
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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…