Letter from the BRA Chairman
April 16, 2026
BRA Subscriptions 2026
Each year the BRA faces new challenges and 2025 and the start of 2026 have been no different. Mole Valley District Council has confirmed that its Community Governance Review (CGR) showed that Bookham Residents were against creating a Parish Council, and in 20...
A Glorious Verge
April 16, 2026
A Glorious Verge – Thanks to Local Volunteers
This verge was a real highlight in April, with daffodils and flowering cherries looking absolutely superb. The cherry trees are now well established, and late‑flowering daffodils were deliberately chosen to bloom alongside them, creating a beautifully timed spring display....
Recycling Just Got Easier in Bookham
April 7, 2026
Great news for Bookham households — from 31 March 2026, your mixed recycling bin will take even more everyday items. Wherever you live in Surrey, you’ll now be able to recycle foil, aerosol cans, squeezy metal and plastic tubes, cartons, and non‑black plastic plant pot...
Local Elections 7 May 2026
March 29, 2026
East Surrey Elections
Electors Encouraged to ‘Get Ready to Vote on 7 May’ in Elections for new Surrey CouncilsOn Thursday 7 May 2026, electors in Surrey will get the opportunity to vote for who they want to represent them on their new East Surrey Council or West Surrey Council, depending on w...
No New School at the Howard
March 29, 2026
Some of you may be aware of the news already that no new school is to be built. Read more here....
Berkeley Homes and the Howard School
March 9, 2026
Two new planning applications have been submitted by Berkeley Homes for the Effingham Lodge Farm site (including the new Howard of Effingham School). Berkeley Homes is now saying the scheme is not financially viable and is seeking approval:a. to increase the numb...
Decision on 'No to Parish Council for Bookham' not over yet
February 27, 2026
A recent letter from MVDC will have been received asking for your feedback on the establishment of a Parish Council for Bookham. We had been led to believe that Bookham would not be included in any further consultation after residents gave a resounding No to the St...
Bookham Parish Council
February 27, 2026
On 13 January 2026, Mole Valley District Council voted “NO” to proposing a new Parish Council for Bookham. The Council’s Community Governance Review report stated: “Bookham is currently unparished. The response to the stage one consultation for ...
Proposed Traffic Calming and 20mph Zone in Central Bookham
February 12, 2026
Have your say
Surrey County Council is currently consulting on a proposed scheme to introduce traffic‑calming measures on Church Road, Bookham, along with a new 20mph speed limit covering the central area of Bookham. This would include the shopping and community areas along Church Road,...
Bookham Youth & Community Centre: Planning APPROVED
February 8, 2026
Message from Bookham Youth & Community Association
"Approval has been granted for the building of the new Youth & Community Centre. Thank you to all those who registered their support for the planning applicationWe wish to thank the SCC Land & Property Project team for their support and for working so collaboratively...
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