Oak Processionary Moth
May 16, 2026
What Residents Need to Know
The oak processionary moth (OPM) is a tree pest and a health hazard affecting oak trees across parts of the UK. First introduced accidentally in 2005, it is now established mainly in Greater London and surrounding counties, with government programmes in place to limit its sp...
Polesden Lacey Plans Primary Expansion
May 8, 2026
Polesden Lacey Infant Academy Proposes Move to Full Primary School
Polesden Lacey Infant Academy and LEO Academy Trust are consulting on a proposal to extend the school’s age range from 2–7 to 2–11, creating Polesden Lacey Primary Academy from September 2027. The change aims to secure long‑term sustainability amid falling pupil numb...
Youth Centre Construction Starts May
April 27, 2026
The Bookham Residents’ Association is pleased to share an important update from David Cox, Chairman of the Bookham Youth & Community Association (BYCA).Construction of the new Bookham Youth & Community Centre will begin on 5 May 2026, with Beard Construction appoin...
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...
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....
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 ...
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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