http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.bookhamresidents.org.uk en-us Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:58:04 +0100 Rocketspark http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26339/letter-from-the-bra-chairman/ 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 2026 our village will be facing the transition to the new East Surrey Unitary Authority in 2027.  All of this has, and will continue to take much time and resource. We are very appreciative of the posit... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:08:34 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26339 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26338/a-glorious-verge/ 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. It’s a wonderful example of what thoughtful community planting can achieve. Projects like this don’t just add colour – they genuinely enhance our local environment and bring pleasure to everyone who passes by. Looking ... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:57:10 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26338 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26286/recycling-just-got-easier-in-bookham/ 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 pots.A few quick steps help make sure everything gets recycled properly:Scrunch clean foil into a ball at least the size of a tennis ballRinse foil traysMake sure aerosol cans are emptyEmpty squeezy tubes (toothpaste, tomato pur... Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:16:34 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26286 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26245/local-elections-7-may-2026/ 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 where they live. All Surrey residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in these important elections.Local government in Surrey is changing. From April 2027, the existing county council and 11 district and bo... Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:07:18 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26245 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26244/no-new-school-at-the-howard/ Some of you may be aware of the news already that no new school is to be built. Read more here.... Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:49:45 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26244 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26152/berkeley-homes-and-the-howard-school/ 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 number of sold and occupied homes in advance of the practical completion and transfer of the new school.  It wants 258 instead of the 100 agreed for both the sites north of Lower Road (see below).b.   not to build ... Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:49:24 +0000 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26152 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26112/decision-on-no-to-parish-council-for-bookham-not-over-yet/ 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 Stage One consultation. This now may not be the case.It is therefore imperative that even if you gave your feedback at Stage One you do so again for Stage Two.Why?Establishing a Parish Council will lead to an inc... Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:22:57 +0000 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26112 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26111/bookham-parish-council/ 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 Bookham showed that the majority of respondents felt that no change was required at the current time.  Given that Bookham residents had previously voted against the creation of a Parish Council (2017) it was felt th... Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:16:18 +0000 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26111 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26058/proposed-traffic-calming-and-20mph-zone-in-central-bookham/ 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, Lower Road and the High Street.Full details of the proposals are available on the Surrey County Council engagement website.Residents, community groups and local organisations are invited to share their views—whether in sup... Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:02:40 +0000 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26058 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26040/bookham-youth--community-centre-planning-approved/ "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 with us. As a result of the project, pot holes have been repaired in the area to the site. Also the street lighting near the old Care Home (works start 11 Feb). The woodland to the east of the centre was cleared of dangerous... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:53:09 +0000 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26040