New Eastwick Nursery
June 28, 2026
Peter Pan & Eastwick Schools Join Forces
Eastwick Schools and the long‑established Peter Pan Playschool are joining forces to open a new nursery on the Eastwick Junior School site from September. The move brings Peter Pan Playschool—loved by Great Bookham families for over 30 years—onto the spacious Eastwick ...
Blue Heart Consultation
June 17, 2026
Blue Heart Verges: Have Your Say
Following the article in the recent BRA newsletter, Surrey County Council has now launched its public consultation on the future of Blue Heart (BH) wildlife verges: https://surrey-blue-heart-verges.commonplace.is/Bookham Blooms & Nature have reviewed the proposals and wo...
Free Kids' Summer Holiday Activities
May 24, 2026
Mole Valley District Council is partnering with local sport and leisure providers to offer a free programme of fun, inclusive activities for children throughout the summer holidays. Running from 23 July to 28 August, the sessions include everything from soft play, swimming a...
East Surrey Council
May 22, 2026
First East Surrey Council Meeting
The newly elected East Surrey Shadow Authority met for the first time on Wednesday 20 May 2026, marking an important milestone in the creation of the new East Surrey Council.Following elections earlier this month, councillors representing Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Mo...
The Build Begins
May 22, 2026
Work Begins on the new Centre
The ground-breaking ceremony took place on 12th May 2026. Present were representatives from BYCA & BRA as well as, SCC Leader Tim Oliver and County Cllr Clare Curran. Also present were representatives from SCC Land & Property, Project Managers, Campbell Reith & B...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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