Weather: After the mini heatwave during the week thankfully the temperatures had dropped a little in time for junior parkrun There was even a cooling breeze – but we still had quite a bit of sun Course:  Despite the large thunderstorm a few days ago Participants:  Wow- what a huge turnout this week – 103 junior parkrunners This was the third highest total we’ve ever had and the top two (just a tiny bit higher) were before Covid We absolutely love seeing all our wonderful runners every week – tell your friends to join us too First timers: A massive 14 juniors completed their first ever junior parkrun today who joined us at Leatherhead for the first time Personal Bests: Incredible numbers for personal best times today too – 26 A reminder that our finish funnel is for our wonderful juniors only Milestone wristbands: Big numbers here too – five We awarded half marathon wristbands to Esmae and Matthew News update: As we mentioned last week, we will be fundraising to purchase our own defibrillator for Leatherhead junior parkrun. If you are able to donate any amount – however small – it would be really appreciated. Go to the link below, then scroll down to “donate to this event”. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/leatherhead-juniors/aboutus/ Joe was one of our volunteer timekeepers today and brought along baby Oscar to Leatherhead juniors for the first time Oscar has already volunteered unofficially 22 times at junior and 5K parkruns please email leatherheadjuniors@parkrun.com and remember to click the ‘volunteer opt in’ button within the results email so that the volunteer coordinator can contact you if any volunteer news or requests need to go out Just a reminder that Leatherhead junior parkrun won’t be taking place next weekend - Sunday 11th May -  due to an event in the park We look forward to seeing everyone again at 9am on Sunday 18th May for our next junior parkrun © parkrun Limited (Company Number: 07289574) No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner Two new lifts and a footbridge have been installed at the Surrey station to improve access for rail passengers A Network Rail project to improve the accessibility of Southern’s Leatherhead station has now been completed with the opening of a new footbridge and lifts In partnership with the Department for Transport’s ‘Access for All’ scheme an investment of £6.2 million means that the station is now much easier to use for customers that are wheelchair users Southern has also improved facilities to make it safer and more secure for passengers who cycle to the station sustainably While Leatherhead was previously considered step-free steep and difficult route out of the station and under a railway bridge to switch between platforms avoiding stairs Work on the new station footbridge and lifts It now provides step-free access to each platform New CCTV cameras and lighting were installed with minor modifications also carried out to the existing ramps and  widening work on platform 2  undertaken to accommodate the lift there The station remained open throughout the work meaning there was no impact on how passengers accessed the station The existing subway with steps at the station has also been retained and will remain open to customers said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to open our latest Access for All scheme at Leatherhead which will provide step-free access to those in wheelchairs or with pushchairs or heavy luggage to be able to reach their trains “We want our railway to be as inclusive as possible and Access for All is opening up travel by rail to more and more people Leatherhead is just the latest station to be completed with more to come across our network over the next few years Work has also started on a major scheme at Hither Green and another project at Herne Bay has just been completed.” Southern has improved existing facilities at the station by building a new cycle hub on platform 1 for 26 bikes with a pump and maintenance area all protected by a key fob entry system to deter bike thieves Southern has also put in a new double-decker bike rack for another 32 bikes and a parking area for six motorbikes CCTV and lighting has also been upgraded to further improve safety and security Customer Services Director at Govia Thameslink Railway which runs Southern trains, said: “Network Rail should be congratulated for delivering this scheme; we've had some great feedback already from passengers who really love the new bridge and lifts "The changes have made it much easier to get to and from the platforms Lifts benefit everyone who finds stairs a barrier and for some disabled passengers this project has the potential to be life-changing "Coupled with the extra work we've done to make it safer and more secure for people who cycle to the station sustainably we think this investment will make a huge difference for many local people.” Leatherhead is the latest station to benefit from accessibility upgrades as part of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) AfA scheme Herne Bay (April 2025) and Shortlands (April 2025) B-roll available to download in the video embedded within this press release to grow and expand the nation's railway network to respond to the tremendous growth and demand the railway has experienced - a doubling of passenger journeys over the past 20 years Latest news from Mole Valley District Council The Swan Centre is delighted to announce its partnership with Leatherhead Rotary as the Charity of the Year for 2025/2026 This collaboration will support Leatherhead Rotary’s vital work in the local community Leatherhead Rotary has been at the heart of Leatherhead for many years including Leatherhead Trinity and St Peters School’s and both the men’s and women’s teams at Leatherhead FC their President’s Charity is The Mary Frances Trust an organisation that provides essential support for people experiencing mental or emotional health challenges The Trust’s long-term assistance makes a real difference to those in need The Swan Centre will support Leatherhead Rotary through marketing and promotion featuring them in our materials and social media to raise awareness We will also provide opportunities for fundraising at events held at The Swan Centre and offer space in the centre for Leatherhead Rotary to advertise their work and engage with the public “Leatherhead Rotary are very grateful to The Swan Centre for choosing them as their Charity of the Year for 2025/2026 Leatherhead Rotary have been supporting the local community for over 70 years and look forward to working alongside The Swan Centre over the coming twelve months to further enhance this support With a current membership of around two dozen men and women of all ages so why not join us?!”- Simon Edmands – PR Lead Leatherhead Rotary Last year’s Charity of the Year was Momentum Children’s Charity which has been supporting families of seriously ill children since 2004 they provide tailored support for families both in hospital and at home ensuring no family has to face such challenges alone Head of Public Fundraising at Momentum Children’s Charity expressed her gratitude: “What a year it has been A huge thank you to everyone at The Swan Centre and all their customers for their generosity and commitment to Momentum over the last 12 months From kindly giving us space in one of their empty shops to help raise awareness to organising countless creative fundraising events which have raised an incredible £1,525.88 it has been a year we certainly won’t forget One highlight was the brilliant Halloween event stalls and refreshments – there was a fantastic atmosphere with what felt like hundreds of people in attendance Every penny raised through this Charity of the Year partnership will help us to be there for local families with very unwell children.” Mole Valley District Council Cabinet Member for Projects commented on the new partnership: “The Swan Centre continues to support fantastic local charities They have played a key role in the community for many years providing event support and helping those in need We look forward to a great year of collaboration and fundraising.” For more information about the Swan Centre’s ongoing partnership with Leatherhead Rotary and how to support their work visit theswancentre.co.uk or follow us on our social channels Buy tickets for Mole Valley Community Lottery View our latest job vacancies Prosperity Environment Community Wellbeing The Tanners started as the better side; Lilly Hadrava had to make an early save as Jess Thomas struck well from range and the Bees goalkeeper did well to hold on in the first minute She was called into action again on five minutes as her pass didn't have enough on it and Megan Button intercepted Regan Graver was then positioned cleverly to clear a cross off the line at the back post seconds later Brentford's number one was working hard to keep them level and produced a wonderful diving save on 13 minutes low to her right to turn away a powerful strike from Button Karleigh Osborne's side created their first chance on 17 minutes when Chloe Logie held up the ball excellently and threaded Alissa Down through on goal She was closed down well but managed to get her shot off and drew a strong save from Eva Phillips in the Leatherhead net The home side came again though and broke well with three-on-two Cassie Brown rolled in Button who was denied once more at the near post by Hadrava Nikki Woods was lively and almost got the west Londoners ahead nicking the ball off her full-back on 25 minutes and forcing Phillips to block well with her legs Logie was inches away from opening the scoring rattling the post after a clever swivel on the edge of the box Freya Worsley headed Woods's corner narrowly wide and the sides looked destined to head into the break level Woods's delivery was misjudged by the Leatherhead defence and Potter nodded home amongst the bodies to give the Bees the advantage Brentford started the second 45 in much better fashion Wing-back Phillips broke onto Down's pass and thumped her strike into the roof of the net to give the visitors some breathing room Osborne's side had found their groove; Phillips almost had a second cutting across her half-volley well but sent it just over the bar The rain started to pour but it didn't dampen Brentford's spirit On 59 minutes Phillips added a third and her second of the day with a goal of the season contender Carolin Engelhard found her just inside the opposition half and she drove with the ball then unleashed a thunderous strike from 35 yards to beat her namesake in Leatherhead's goal The west Londoners worked tirelessly to keep their first clean sheet in four games Graver and Samantha Read were superb as a unit in front of Hadrava the Bees' keeper made the best save of the day a superb reaction block from 12 yards to keep Leatherhead out and round off a masterful performance between the sticks The Bees need two more wins to secure promotion and are next in action away at Denham United Women on Tuesday 22 April (7.45pm kick-off BST) Brentford Women head coach Karleigh Osborne reacts to moving to within two wins of promotion Leatherhead are a good team," said Osborne "We've put ourselves in a really good position we've worked our socks off for it." The Easter holidays and the beautiful weather helped to produce another fantastic morning at Leatherhead Junior parkrun today We had the highest turn out at our junior parkrun since before covid made us call a temporary halt to our Sunday morning runs It was wonderful to see so many enthusiastic children and their families today Next week our parkrun falls on Easter Sunday but that doesn’t stop us putting on the event so we look forward to seeing you all again next Sunday morning at 9am for our next junior parkrun Weather: We had perfect Sunday morning running weather – not too hot Course: It seems a while since we have had any rain Participants: A huge total of 93 juniors made their way round the 2km course near Leatherhead Leisure Centre this morning That’s our biggest team of runners since before covid First timers: We were delighted to welcome a whopping 26 first timers to Leatherhead junior parkrun this morning A huge 16 of those were doing their very first ever parkrun That means that we had ten juniors visiting us from other parkruns – including cousins of Leatherhead regulars Sylvie and Amelie whose local parkruns involve running round the Kelpies in Falkirk Whilst we can’t offer quite such a spectacular location for our parkrun Millie and James enjoyed their visits to Leatherhead We look forward to seeing our first timers and our visitors again soon Personal Bests: The perfect conditions meant that a huge 33 juniors ran their best ever parkrun time – including regular front runner Thomas Adults in the finish funnel: Thank you to all the grown ups who ran round the course today but remembered not to go through the finish funnel It does keep things nice and simple for our timekeepers Milestone wristbands: Congratulations to our milestone award recipients today who were given their wristbands by today’s Run Director Steve Bertie collected his half marathon wristband after completing 11 parkruns Ottilie and Bjorn joined the Marathon junior parkrun Club after completing 22 parkruns Sisters and regular Leatherhead runners Sylvie and Amelie collected their ultra marathon wristbands – that’s 50 parkruns that they’ve both completed Fantastic running everyone – and we’re looking forward to seeing you all work towards your next awards In a major boost for people on the housing register in Mole Valley two and three-bedroom units – a mix of shared ownership social rent and affordable rent – in a central Leatherhead location was officially opened in front of invited guests on 19 March 2024 formerly consisting of a number of small flats and bungalows Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) provided a grant of £1.44million from its commuted sums (an allocation of money received from housing developers specifically for the delivery of affordable housing) in addition to £360,000 from Local Authority Housing Funds to redevelop the Kingston House Gardens site The four affordable (2 bed flats) and 16 social rent units (six 1 bed flats, two 2 bed flats and eight 3 bed houses) were advertised through MVDC’s HomeChoice scheme and allocated to people on the housing register consisting of 16 shared ownership units (one 1 bed flat were all reserved in the first instance for people with a local connection to Mole Valley Chief Development Officer at Clarion Housing Group said: “We are proud to celebrate the completion of Kingston House Gardens delivering much-needed affordable homes for residents of Mole Valley This development reflects our commitment to providing high-quality sustainable housing that meets local needs ensuring more families have access to a secure and affordable place to call home Working closely with MVDC and our partners we’re helping to create a thriving community that will benefit generations to come.” Families and community members are invited to join a hands-on, action-packed Family Fun Day at The Swan Centre This free event promises a fantastic day filled with entertainment, creativity, and community spirit. Organised in collaboration with Kier Property, Transform Leatherhead, and The Leret Partnership this event is a celebration of Leatherhead’s transformation and future vision Visitors can expect an exciting mix of hands-on activities The highlight of the day will be the BRICKS Town Build taking place in Unit 3 (the old Clinton Card’s unit Families and individuals are invited to bring their creativity and contribute to building an incredible Brick Town Sessions will start on the hour and last for one hour and accommodate up to 30 people at a time on a first-come and every participant will receive a free brick keyring to take home as a keepsake there will be magic shows happening at intervals throughout the day While waiting to take part in the Brick Town Build visitors can enjoy performances that promise to captivate audiences of all ages For those looking for an extra touch of fun a talented face painter will be on hand to transform children into their favourite characters While the event is completely free to attend, visitors are encouraged to donate in support of Leatherhead Rotary the new charity partner of The Swan Centre Contributions will go towards supporting their invaluable work within the local community commented: “Building Tomorrow’s Town is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and look ahead to Leatherhead’s evolving future I look forward to seeing residents both young and old engaging in and feeling inspired by the creative activities that are planned and support the centre’s new charity partner.” For more information, visit theswancentre.co.uk or follow the Swan Centre on Facebook & Instagram A report endorsing the work of the Leatherhead Business Improvement District (BID) Steering Group will be considered at Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) Scrutiny and Cabinet meetings on 8 April and 16 April 2025 respectively Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are business-led partnerships focused on improving and enhancing a specific commercial area Common initiatives include public realm enhancements With nearly 350 BIDs operating across the UK they now play a crucial role in revitalising town centres and creating attractive spaces for residents A levy is charged on eligible business rate payers within the BID boundary and the total levy collected is then used to develop projects which will benefit businesses in the local area the outcome of which determines whether the scheme goes ahead In the case of Leatherhead, the BID Proposer is a business-led group currently operating as the Leatherhead BID Steering Group (LBSG) advisers Matthews Associates have produced a feasibility study showing the potential to generate an investment of approximately £100,000 per year in the Leatherhead BID area The study also sets out the potential BID area which would encompass the core town centre as well as key adjacent commercial areas.  subject to consideration of the full business plan at a subsequent Cabinet meeting to vote in favour should a ballot be called The report also recommends that the set-up costs of the BID be funded by a grant from MVDC MVDC would be charged the BID levy on any property it owns within the proposed BID zone the next steps in the process would be to develop a governance structure (to define roles and responsibilities) and to engage specialist and legal support to be able to develop a full BID proposal and consult further with stakeholders in preparation for holding a BID ballot.  Councillor Paula Keay, MVDC Cabinet Member for Sustainable Economy, said: “Following the success of the established BID in Dorking, I am excited to work with the LBSG to progress the Leatherhead BID proposal to the next stage. “The work being undertaken is a clear demonstration of the Opportunity priority of the 2024-28 MVDC Council Strategy supporting businesses to thrive and achieve their potential and leading the transformation of Leatherhead town centre supporting initiatives that bolster the high street.” On 4 February 2025, Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) Cabinet Sub-Committee will decide if the Planning Strategy for Bull Hill and the Swan Centre proposed by the Leret Partnership (Joint Venture between MVDC and Kier Property Development) should be approved In October 2023, Kier Property Developments Ltd (KPD) and Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) established a Joint Venture (JV) known as ‘The Leret Partnership’ to drive the regeneration of the Swan Centre and Bull Hill sites as part of the Transform Leatherhead masterplan This partnership is committed to delivering a sustainable transformation of these key sites which play a vital role in the wider vision to create a vibrant The plan aims to attract people of all ages to live and relax in Leatherhead’s revitalised town centre The first Annual Business Plan 2024-25 was approved by MVDC Cabinet in February 2024 Public consultation on the emerging concepts for Bull Hill and the Swan Centre took place during July – September 2024 together with the results of further engagement with other key stakeholders such as the Local Planning Authority Thames Water as well as further technical design and due diligence market testing and viability have all been taken into account.  The Planning Strategy sets out the principles of a recommended scheme for progressing to a planning application later this year and if approved it will unlock a further investment of just under £1.5million by the LLP in additional design and technical reports and advice required to progress the project through the planning process.    .  KPD has prepared a revised Annual Business Plan for the period 1 April 2025 up to and including 31 March 2026 for consideration by the LLP which sets out the key activities milestones and associated investment required to progress the project in 2025/2026.  The Planning Strategy and the associated Annual Business Plan will be recommended to the Cabinet Sub-Committee for approval on 4 February 2024.  the Bull Hill development will feature new homes including affordable apartments and townhouses alongside a Transport Hub with parking facilities Net Carbon Zero office spaces to support local employment enhanced public spaces for people and wildlife the plans for the Swan Centre are to create a vibrant leisure hub with restaurants It will also retain and improve existing retail units while enhancing the public realm with upgraded shop fronts Cabinet Member for Projects said: “Approving the Planning Strategy and the Annual Business Plan 2025/2026 will enable the LLP to progress the proposals up to and beyond submission of the hybrid planning application for the Swan Centre and Bull Hill.  Although the proposals have been modified from the concept shared at the first stage of the public consultation following feedback from the key stakeholders they still adhere to the vision and principles outlined in the Transform Leatherhead Masterplan “Approving the plans will move us one step closer to delivering much-needed new homes across a range of tenures boosting the town centre’s catchment population and supporting local businesses The plans also promise significant investment in open spaces and public areas along with the creation of a new leisure anchor for Leatherhead the regeneration will bring substantial social and economic benefits—both during construction and long after its completion The Leret Partnership – a joint venture between Kier Property and Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) – would like to hear your feedback on the updated proposals for the regeneration of the Swan Centre and Bull Hill in Leatherhead The project team has refined the proposals to reflect community input since the last consultation period. This includes an increase in public green space and the rearrangement of buildings on Bull Hill to better suit the town centre The Leret Partnership aims to deliver a transformative regeneration programme of the Swan Centre and Bull Hill Key elements of the proposals include new homes improved public realm and enhanced connectivity around Leatherhead town centre.  Detailed information about the proposals and a summary of the previous consultation can be found on the project website at theleretpartnership.co.uk.  The engagement period will be ending at 23.59 on Monday 24 March and will include two in-person events and one online webinar offering opportunities to learn more about the updated proposals Residents and businesses are encouraged to participate and share their thoughts The project team will then review any comments before finalising the scheme and submitting a planning application.  Brentford Women have been on imperious form this season winning every game they've played in the division They boast a goal difference of +111 and currently sit on 51 points The Bees have put themselves in a superb position and if they can win their next three games against Leatherhead Women they will be crowned champions and win promotion to the London South East Regional Women's Premier Karleigh Osborne spoke about the need to win games in different ways: "We're not always going to be able to play the beautiful and expansive football that we want to Sometimes we are going to have to dig results out and be relentless especially as we reach the business end of the season." The west Londoners had to work hard to earn a 3-1 home win against 10th-placed Ashmount Leigh last weekend Centre-back Carolin Engelhard opened the scoring after a frustrating opening 30 minutes before second-half goals from Kirsty Matthews and Alissa Down secured the three points Leatherhead sit third in the division and will provide a tough test for Osborne's side lose 6-1 last time out away at Brentford's title rivals The club will have updates of the game against Leatherhead on social media as well as a match report on the official website and app Brentford Women B host Comets at Bedfont Sports Ground on the same afternoon (3pm kick-off BST) Dartford booked themselves a place in the hat for the 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA Cup after first-half goals from Callum Jones and Eddie Dsane saw off a spirited Leatherhead side on a beautiful afternoon at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park Having beaten Dulwich Hamlet in a replay in the previous round The Tanners’ expectations were high going into this fixture just as the 675 supporters were getting comfortable an early mistake at the back proved costly Callum Jones pounced to give Dartford a 6th minute lead after goalkeeper Sonny Wheeler couldn’t hold Eddie Dsane’s initial strike The Leatherhead shot-stopper redeemed himself soon afterwards by making good saves to keep out Denzelle Olopade (17) and Samuel Okoye (22) Ian Selley’s side did begin to grow into the game and a Mert Apat intervention in the 35th minute prevented Deondre Date from troubling  goalkeeper Jacob Marsden The Dartford number one would go on to mark his return from a pre-season injury by registering a clean sheet after completing a solid afternoon between the sticks The Darts extended their advantage seven minutes later though when a wonderful pass by Samir Carruthers split the Leatherhead defence and released Eddie Dsane The striker still had his work cut out for him before firing into the bottom corner to net his fourth goal in six starts in all competitions (42) The beginning of the second forty-five saw the Darts immediately on the front-foot as they raced into the Leatherhead box in numbers only for a defender commit an obvious foul within seconds waved away the appeals much to the exasperation of the home faithful… The decision was the referee’s third denial of what looked like blatant spot-kicks so far (two for the Darts the visitors began to take the game to their hosts in a bid to claw their way back into proceedings only the alertness of Jacob Marsden prevented them from pulling a goal back as he made two good saves on 49 and 50 minutes They soon ran out of a little steam though as Ady Pennock’s outfit began to even out the possession the hosts came close to adding a third of the afternoon when Callum Jones (72) and Denzelle Olopade (76) missed the target narrowly with fine efforts Sonny Wheeler pulled off an excellent save in the 85th minute to prevent the brilliant Callum Jones from scoring his second goal after the striker had reached Sam Odaudu’s free-kick first After which the Darts controlled the remaining minutes Callum Jones’ performance earned him a deserved Man of The Match award as the Darts booked a place in the next round of this historic competition Match Photos Gallery GrassbanksDartfordKentDA1 1RTUnited Kingdom Telephone: 01322 299991Email: info@dartfordfc.com Dartford FC prides itself on being a community club wholly committed to eradicating all forms of discrimination and we continue to take a zero-tolerance approach we remind all supporters that anyone using discriminatory or abusive language will be asked to leave the stadium immediately and will face future punishment The Swan Centre in Leatherhead is bringing magical moments to life with FREE Santa meet and greet sessions on Saturday 14th & 21st December Families are invited to experience the joy of Christmas as Santa welcomes children to his cosy grotto The event is free to attend with a voluntary donation to support Leatherhead Foodbank or Momentum Children’s Charity the centre’s chosen charity of the year.The grotto will be open from 11am – 3pm on both dates whereby children can hand deliver their Christmas wish lists There will be a ‘Letters to Santa’ station whereby they can write and decorate their lists Following the success of the first public exhibitions and webinar concerning initial proposals for a new mixed-use development at the Swan Centre and Bull Hill The Leret Partnership is inviting the residents to upcoming events in Fetcham and Bookham to continue the feedback process to help shape the plans further a joint venture between Kier Property and Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) held events in Leatherhead over two weeks between 11th and 20th July 2024 to listen to the public’s views on its emerging proposals to develop new high-quality homes alongside a range of new commercial facilities as part of the wider Transform Leatherhead programme In total there were 584 visits to the public exhibitions with 399 feedback forms completed in person or online to date There were 46 individual registrations to attend the webinar Demographic data among responders showed a healthy balance of age groups and genders and the vast majority of those filling out surveys were local residents of Leatherhead The information contained within the responses has given The Leret Partnership’s project team an important steer as they adapt the proposals to better reflect the needs and desires of local residents This feedback will be taken into consideration as the plans continue to evolve before a further round of pre-application consultation in due course and Bookham will be taking place between 5:30pm and 7:30pm at the following dates and locations: These events offer local residents in these villages an opportunity to find out more about the proposals and have their say The project team wants to hear what these nearby communities think about these initial proposals The consultation process will close at midnight on Monday 16 September 2024 Kier Property said: “We’re proud of our ambitions to revitalise Leatherhead’s town centre and the events so far have given us much food for thought as we adapt our plans according to the needs of the local community It was important to us to ensure turnout was as high as possible and reflected the demographic profile of the community “We look forward to further understanding what people want to see from the new developments in the next set of events.” “It’s great to see so many people engaging with our consultation We’ve been actively seeking views from residents businesses and key stakeholders who will be directly affected by the development we would like to hear from people in the surrounding areas to understand if our proposals appeal to them and whether they might visit Leatherhead more often or even consider moving here we’ve decided to add three additional sessions to our public engagement on the Leret Partnership consultation Two of these events are scheduled for September ensuring that everyone with an interest has an opportunity to find a suitable date.” For anyone unable to attend the events, the project website theleretpartnership.co.uk has information about the project and consultation along with a range of options for submitting feedback The deadline for submission of comments to this consultation is 23:59 on Monday 16 September 2024 Any feedback submitted after this date may not be considered For more information about this consultation, how to reach the event venues, or for any further questions people can contact the project team directly by calling 0800 915 3598 or send an email to info@theleretpartnership.co.uk www.transformleatherhead.com Councillor Stephen Cooksey, Leader of Mole Valley District Council (MVDC), said: “I am delighted to bring you news that following cash access assessments for Dorking and Leatherhead, as requested by Mole Valley District Council, LINK has recommended the permanent provision of a banking hub for Dorking and ‘an automated deposit service (notes)’ for Leatherhead “The setting up of the banking hub will be led by Cash Access UK and it is expected that it will be in place in Dorking in a matter of months Meanwhile we are looking into the appeal process available for us to push for a banking hub in Leatherhead too Please be assured that I will share further updates as and when they become available “What I can say for certain is that I believe LINK’s decision today is a victory for our district and I would like to extend my very sincerest thanks to everyone who sent messages to LINK during the assessment period to tell them of their support for a banking hub to be introduced in one or both town centre locations I would also like to thank all MVDCs officers and Councillors involved in lobbying for banking hubs in the district We remain committed to delivering a banking hub in Leatherhead too and will continue our dialogue with LINK “We have been pushing for banking hubs to replace closed bank branches in the district since July 2022 as we know how vital access to banking services is for our residents and businesses Successfully securing a banking hub for Dorking (and hopefully Leatherhead) will provide a much-needed solution for our community ensuring access to essential financial services can continue.” The Swan Centre invites you to experience the enchantment of a Georgian Christmas On Friday 6th December from 3pm – 6:30pm and Saturday 7th December from 11am – 3pm the Centre will transform into a festive scene straight out of the Regency era and traditional Christmas festivities that will captivate all ages visitors can enjoy an exciting program of events that bring the elegance and festive spirit of Georgian England to life: Continuing Saturday 7th December (11am – 3pm)• A selection of gift stalls Nelsons Navy Captain and Redcoat soldiers of the era • Traditional Carols: Performers to fill the day with beautiful carols including Therfield Choir at 11am Grace Church at 11:30am and Cheer Club from St Peter’s School at 2:30pm • Support Momentum Children’s Charity and visit their charity toy sale Mole Valley District Council Cabinet Member for Property and Projects commented:“We’re absolutely delighted to see The Swan Centre hosting this unique Georgian Christmas event It’s a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the festive season in a truly memorable way Bringing the charm of the Georgian era to Leatherhead will not only create a magical experience for residents and visitors alike but also support our local businesses and showcase the spirit of the town We can’t wait to see everyone enjoying the music For more information and live event updates, visit The Swan Centre on Facebook, Instagram, and at www.theswancentre.co.uk It wasn’t the result Sutton wanted in their league cup tie away to Leatherhead on Sunday The team travelled to Sheerwater for the tie as both teams look to progress to the Quarter Final of the League Cup The game started well for the U’s with Emma Spear hitting one off the far post which ultimately ricocheted into the back of the net to give Sutton the lead early on in the game Around 15 minutes after Spear’s opener for Sutton Leatherhead equalises to make it 1-1 Ten minutes after their first Leatherhead put away a second which would see them go into the break a goal ahead The second half started well for the U’s with a handful of players having chances early on It remained 2-1 to Leatherhead for the majority of the game as Sutton looked to get an all important equaliser But with 80 minutes gone Leatherhead extended their lead with a third goal and just 10 minutes later they finished the game with a fourth goal that would ultimately win them the game Sutton exit the League Cup at the third round stage and now look ahead to their away trip to Guernsey FC in the Combined Counties League Cup Third Round Manager Lucy Clark is “looking to bounce back in Guernsey” We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain 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for a further two weeks A Business Improvement District (BID) is a business-led and business-funded body formed to invest in and improve a defined commercial area BIDs can work collaboratively to increase footfall and maximise the effect of marketing and promotion they can also provide benefits to those working for example through extra street cleaning or recycling initiatives The Leatherhead BID Steering Group will be hosting three drop-in events at the theatre on Wednesday 13 November for businesses located within the town centre to come along to find out more and have their say on the possibility of a BID for Leatherhead Businesses interested in attending should register in advance at leatherheadbid.eventbrite.com All feedback and views will be incorporated into a feasibility report the Leatherhead BID Steering Group will consider whether to move forward with a formal BID – agreeing the BID zone developing a business plan in consultation with the business community and deciding when to hold a formal ballot MVDC Cabinet Member for Sustainable Economy said: “BIDs can be really effective in ensuring that businesses are represented and have a stronger collective voice on some of the issues that affect their trading area We have been facilitating the conversation amongst local businesses interested in forming a BID in Leatherhead and look forward to seeing the results and supporting the next steps.” For all enquiries, please email the Leatherhead BID Steering Group at leatherheadbid@gmail.com The Swan Centre is transforming into a land of enchantment this Easter, where dragons and magical creatures roam free. Families and residents are invited to immerse themselves in “An Enchanted Easter” – a day filled with wonder the Swan Centre will become an Enchanted Easter Wonderland offering visitors of all ages an unforgettable experience Whether you’re on the hunt for chocolatey treasures there’s something magical waiting for everyone One of the highlights of the day is the Dragon Egg Trail where visitors can embark on a mystical hunt for hidden dragon eggs around the centre participants must register on The Swan Centre website For those looking to add an extra touch of magic to the day allowing children to transform into their favourite characters Visitors can also enjoy magical craft stations where they can get creative alongside Princesses and take part in enchanting Easter-themed arts and crafts In celebration of St George’s Day on Wednesday 23rd April the event will also feature a special appearance from St George himself who will be roaming the centre alongside majestic dragons This unique experience brings history and legend to life creating a spectacular encounter for families to enjoy will be making a special visit to join in the festivities making the day even more memorable for young football fans As a cherished hub for the local community The Swan Centre is delighted to invite families to step into this mystical world and celebrate Easter and St George’s Day in a truly enchanting way magical activities and entertainment throughout the day it is the perfect opportunity for a family day out full of wonder saying: “Here for an Enchanted Easter is a fantastic opportunity for families and friends to come together and experience an immersive celebration We look forward to welcoming visitors of all ages to embrace the magic of Easter and St George’s Day creating unforgettable memories together.”  For more information visit theswancentre.co.uk or follow for live updates on Facebook & Instagram For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 01:51 (UTC+1) on Tue 6 May 2025 Cloud thinning and becoming mainly dry overnight Cloud thinning and breaking during the evening with showers and any remaining rain soon fading Showers remain possible across Kent with brisk winds here Possible rural grass frost in western parts by dawn Cloudier in east with best of the sunshine across western regions mainly fine weather with sunny or clear spells and mostly light winds Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average Estama has been appointed by Mole Valley District Council as property manager for the Swan Shopping Centre in Leatherhead the 106,019 sq ft shopping centre is anchored by retailers including Sainsbury’s alongside a number of independent businesses director and head of property management for Estama said: “We are thrilled Estama has been appointed by Mole Valley District Council to manage Swan Shopping Centre at this exciting time for the shopping centre with further development and works to improve the asset planned for the coming years “Their retailer mix and fantastic central location in this thriving town offers great potential “We are pleased to add both the shopping centre and working with Mole Valley District Council to our portfolio and look forward to liaising with their teams to maximise the scheme.” The owner of Space NK has launched a formal sales process which could see the cosmetics retailer change hands for between £300m and £400m Popeyes is set to join the food and beverage line-up at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex The American fried chicken restaurant has taken a 1,750 sq ft restaurant on level.. A shopping centre in Staffordshire has been placed on the market with an asking price of £4,850,000 © 2025 Completely Property Technology Limited part of The Completely Group Limited Mount Brown on the southern outskirts of Guildford where Surrey Police Headquarters will be staying Surrey Police spent over £23 million in a failed attempt to move its headquarters The force originally planned to move from its current home at Mount Browne Information obtained by a Freedom of Information request showed nearly £3 million was spent on failed plans on top of the almost £20.5 million used to buy the Leatherhead site some of which will be recouped when part of the site not required for the new Eastern Division HQ is sold Surrey Police bought the former Electrical Research Association (ERA) and Cobham Industries site on Cleeve Road in 2018 purpose-built headquarters from the ground up The move was part of an extensive estates project to deliver long-term savings by moving out and disposing of some of the current outdated and costly buildings See also: Surrey Police Headquarters Leaving Guildford for Leatherhead approximately £2.9 million was spent on the plans for redeveloping the Leatherhead site These were a mixture of design team fees and survey costs the new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and the Chief Constable See also: Surrey Police Considering Staying Put in Guildford – Talk of Co-location with Councils Around half of the costs were incurred in establishing the project brief and defining strategies for the project which the PCC said was directly transferrable to the current Mount Browne redevelopment project Plans to develop the site were paused in June 2021 whilst an independent review was carried out to look specifically at the financial implications of the project the force had three options for the future: Former Surrey Chief Constable Gavin Stephens the new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and the then Chief Constable Gavin Stephens decided that the best option was to redevelop its existing home Despite the original Leatherhead plans being part of a cost-saving exercise the PCC chose to redevelop the current HQ instead saying it was better value for public money a decision was taken to build a new headquarters site in Leatherhead and I can fully understand the reasons why But the policing landscape significantly shifted in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic especially in the way the Surrey Police workforce operated in terms of remote working “I made the decision together with the Chief Constable at the time that remaining at Mount Browne was the right option for both Surrey Police and the public we serve “The most important factor for me has always been that we provide value for money for our residents and deliver an even better policing service for them.” Ms Townsend added: “Mount Browne has been Surrey Police’s home for over 70 years expensive to maintain and simply no longer meet the requirements of a modern police force “Staying as we are is not an option for the future The redevelopment plans for our HQ site will deliver a vastly improved working environment that is sustainable for the Force Plans to transform Mount Browne into a modern police headquarters were approved in November 2024 The scheme includes accommodation for police students decked car park as well as constructing new operational buildings See also: Police Get Approval for HQ Redevelopment and New Access and before any spades were even put in the ground £4.6m was spent on the designs and plans for developing Surrey Police’s current home work from the Leatherhead scheme was directly transferrable to the Mount Browne redevelopment project The previous survey work for Leatherhead is also now being used to inform the designs for the new divisional HQ A Surrey Police spokesperson said the force is “unable to confirm exact expected spends while the project is ongoing” The HQ redevelopment is said to be funded by selling other sites and through long term loans The force said it is in the process of reviewing all sites across our estates to assess which are still fit for purpose for today’s policing requirements and where it can work more efficiently The spokesperson added: “We will have new facilities to support our officers and staff in their important role protecting the community these plans will save public money; this remains a key focus of the programme and our work around it.” Surrey Police claim that four years after the site’s completion the force will have recovered all costs linked to the development They also say the plans will help reduce running costs as it increases the environmental and sustainability credentials of all our buildings A Surrey Police spokesperson said: “We are committed to creating a site that secures our heritage reflects the needs of today’s policing environment These plans will also enable us to continue to attract and retain the best officers and staff across the Force which will be vital as we continue to work to make a real difference to the communities of Surrey.” What is happening with the Leatherhead site Surrey Police is now selling part of the site while repurposing the rest of the land to develop a new Eastern Division HQ The plot will now serve communities across Mole Valley A spokesperson said the proposal will “enable us to build a site that is fit for purpose and policing East Surrey both now and in the future” Although these plans are in the early stages the force said it is now engaging with Mole Valley District Council The proposed new Leatherhead building will replace the old Eastern Division HQ in Reigate After Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) was discovered in Reigate Police Station in September 2023 the East Surrey police division temporarily moved to Surrey Fire and Rescue’s former HQ How many public facing police officers or PCSOs would this stupendous waste of public money have brought Depends on whether its budgeted as a project development and a capital/asset cosy It matters not whether it is capital or revenue it IS taxpayers money and could and should have been better spent – as my point suggests on Police officers or PCSOs It will be interesting to see if the police start an investigation in to themselves for wasting public monies similar to that Guildford Borough Council accused contractors of doing in 2023 The removed contractors were spending money to meet statutory requirements as shown by GBC having to report themselves to the housing regulator for still not meeting them in 2024 more £10s of millions there; pretty soon you’re talking real money Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Weather: The sun well and truly had its hat on today as we celebrated the 15th birthday of junior parkrun along with thousands of other runners across the UK – hip Course:  No sign of any mud – with very little rain recently Participants:  As junior parkrun is now “old” (too old to take part we were delighted to welcome some fantastic dinosaurs to our celebrations We also spotted a Harry Potter amongst our crowd of runners Way to go guys – we just loved your outfits The dinosaurs and “Harry” were amongst our 74 amazing juniors who completed our 2km course near Leatherhead Leisure Centre today It was wonderful to welcome 12 first timers who were totally brand new to junior parkrun - Harper Colette and Isaac at Leatherhead for the first time Personal Bests: The party mood and the shiny who registered a brilliant 24 personal best times Jackson and Mabel ran quicker than ever before Adults in the finish funnel:  None This is the greatest number of dinosaur finishers we have ever had at Leatherhead junior parkrun Milestone wristbands:  We gave a huge cheer for Owen And in honour of junior parkrun’s 15th birthday our regular runner James (one of our dinosaurs) wore all his wristbands to celebrate Amy and Jack joined our volunteer team for the first time – they are both working towards their bronze Duke of Edinburgh award Thank you to every single one of our volunteers If you would like to volunteer too See you all again next Sunday morning at 9am for our next junior parkrun Dartford hope to continue their run in the F.A Cup by overcoming Leatherhead at Princes Park this Saturday The Darts will be determined to avoid an upset against the Isthmian South Central side and put their heavy derby defeat behind them Leatherhead are on their fifth cup game already Having started in the F.A Cup preliminary round the Tanners also began their F.A Trophy campaign last weekend Adrian Pennock named an unchanged side for a fourth consecutive match against rivals Dover Athletic last time out The Dartford boss could make some changes to the starting eleven after his side fell to a 5-1 away defeat Costly mistakes helped the hosts race into a half-time lead and after the break they went four goals up Jeremiah Pinder’s fine strike was merely a consolation but it was the academy graduate’s maiden goal for the first team There was still time for Dover Athletic to net a fifth on a disappointing afternoon for the Darts With the run of four consecutive wins coming to an end Luther Williams has started every game for the Darts since joining from Leatherhead in the summer so could striker Eddie Dsane who played for the Tanners during the 2019/2020 season Duane Ofori-Acheampong is still recovering from his pre-season injury and yet to feature since rejoining Dartford Brendon Cass scored twice last time the Darts played Leatherhead 17 years ago After shifting from the Isthmian Division One South to the North Dartford hosted the Tanners in the F.A Cup preliminary round as equals Tom Bradbrook also found the back of the net in the 3-0 victory Tony Burman’s side went two more rounds before going out to higher non-league opponents Bromley A season earlier Dartford and Leatherhead were in the same division and it remains the only time the pair have met in the league On both occasions the away team brought home maximum points Leatherhead were the last side to play the Darts in a league fixture before the Princes Park homecoming and the Tanners won 2-1 The reverse match almost a month later saw Dartford win 1-0 a convincing 6-2 win over Marlow eased the Darts into the second qualifying round Scoring in his third consecutive appearance Dsane put Dartford in front at Princes Park Just before the break Oliver Box got off the mark for the campaign by doubling the lead moments later Then early in the second half Box added another Marlow pulled a goal back from the spot before Ben Allen scored his first goals for the Darts either side of the away side’s second Callum Jones grabbed his second in as many games Leatherhead have negotiated through two rounds this term under the guidance of former F.A Cup winner Ian Selley The ex Arsenal midfielder lifted the cup in 1993 when the Gunners beat Sheffield Wednesday in a replay It was his current club who needed a replay a fortnight ago after the Tanners drew 2-2 at Dulwich Hamlet Leatherhead came from behind with goals from Seb Karczewski but a late leveller forced the two sides to battle it out again days later The F.A Cup upset was completed in the rematch when Tom Kavanagh converted from the spot with five minutes remaining In the preliminary round Leatherhead were drawn against Isthmian South East side Sevenoaks Town Two well taken strikes from Deondre Date and Marco Haigh were enough to see the Surrey side through Date was also the match winner last weekend for the Tanners in their 1-0 F.A Trophy triumph over Hayes and Yeading United Cup runs have meant little action in the league for the Tanners Prior to their scheduled trip to Guernsey on Wednesday Leatherhead had picked up just one point from their opening three Isthmian South Central games An opening day draw at Southall was followed up with defeats at home to Hartley Wintney and on the road at Selley’s former club Westfield Dartford wins: 4 / Leatherhead wins: 2 / Draws: 0 Dartford 3 – 0 Leatherhead (01/09/2007 – F.A Cup)Leatherhead 0 – 1 Dartford (21/11/2006 – Isthmian Division One South)Dartford 1 – 2 Leatherhead (30/10/2006 – Isthmian Division One South)Dartford 5 – 2 Leatherhead (09/10/2004 – F.A Trophy)Dartford 2 – 1 Leatherhead (25/01/1982 – F.A Trophy)Leatherhead 5 – 1 Dartford (09/02/1978 – F.A Trophy) Dartford progressed in the F.A Cup on this day in 2003 by beating Peacehaven and Telscombe The Darts were two divisions higher than their Sussex County Division Two opponents and won 3-0 Five years ago and early Charlie Sheringham goal set Dartford on their way to a 2-0 league victory over Concord Rangers Dartford have won six out of nine home games on 14 September The first ever fixture on this day back in 1895 saw the Darts win a friendly 10-0 against Pickwicks The Leret Partnership would like to hear your views on proposals for new mixed-use development at the Swan Centre and Bull Hill a joint venture between Kier Property and Mole Valley District Council is seeking feedback on proposals to develop new high-quality homes alongside a range of new commercial facilities running from Monday 08 July to Monday 16 September 2024 is an opportunity for local residents to find out more about the proposals and have their say The project team wants to hear what the community thinks about these initial proposals ahead of submitting an outline planning application to Mole Valley District Council Work has already begun to develop a masterplan for the two sites Kier Property said: “This is an exciting opportunity for Leatherhead that will help revitalise the town centre through the provision of new homes and commercial space which will generate new jobs whilst looking to improving connectivity through the town and access to green spaces we’re keen to understand what people want to see from new developments and consider that as we refine and develop our proposals “We’d encourage people to get involved and provide their comments and opinions – your views matter.” businesses and visitors to Leatherhead now have the opportunity to have their say on the proposals for the Swan Centre and Bull Hill bringing to life these two key Transform Leatherhead projects “As well as providing much needed new homes we aim to create a lively and vibrant town centre for all to enjoy I would encourage everyone with an interest in Leatherhead to take part in this consultation to help shape the future of our town.” the Leret Partnership is holding both in-person events and an online webinar to find out more about the proposals and ask the project team questions During our in-person events the Partnership will be supporting Leatherhead food bank part of Good Company – a local charity that works to prevent and alleviate poverty Donations of food will be accepted at the four in-person events across July Come along to one of our drop-in consultation events and meet the team the project website theleretpartnership.co.uk has information about the project and consultation along with a range of options for submitting feedback For more information about this consultation, how to reach the event venues, or for any further questions people can contact the project team directly by calling 0800 915 3598 or send an email to info@theleretpartnership.co.uk.www.transformleatherhead.com On Tuesday 3 September 2024 Councillor Elizabeth Daly, Chair of Mole Valley District Council (MVDC), formally opened Mole Valley’s two new Changing Places Toilets (CPTs) located in the Swan Centre in Leatherhead and St Martin’s Walk car park in Dorking CPTs are used by up to 250,000 people in the UK to enable them to get out and about and enjoy the day-to-day activities that others take for granted as well as space and appropriate equipment for example a height adjustable changing bench MVDC successfully applied for funding from the UK Government to enable the installations to take place, in response to a nationwide Changing Places campaign for such facilities to be installed in public venues Thanks go to AM Noon and SHW Crawley for their help in completing the installations MVDC Cabinet Member for Internal Services and Security (with responsibility for equalities) said: “The new Changing Places Toilets will allow some of our most vulnerable and in-need residents to visit shop and socialise in Dorking and Leatherhead confident in the knowledge that they can use a toilet facility with dignity and comfort This will allow families to plan days out without the worry of having to cut the trip short allowing children with a wide range of abilities to enjoy the playground.” said: “QEF is a disability charity based just outside Leatherhead and we are committed to enabling disabled children and adults to achieve their potential so each person can live as independently as possible Accessible facilities and changing facilities in particular are an important part of maintaining a person’s dignity and enabling independence It is great to see these facilities available to disabled people living and visiting Leatherhead.” said: “I was delighted to be invited to the opening ceremony for the Changing Places Toilet in the Swan Centre in Leatherhead on September 3rd 2024 Changing Places Toilets mean that those whose mobility is limited are able to use a toilet when they are visiting somewhere outside their home The Grange Centre is pleased that Leatherhead now has a Changing Places Toilet in the town centre.” said: “The changing places toilet will be such an asset to Dorking spacious toilet for the less mobile disabled person.” Councillor Keira Vyvyan-Robinson said: “I was delighted to see such high levels of engagement with the consultation process it was important for us that residents and businesses from Leatherhead and its surrounding villages had the opportunity to have their say on these early concept proposals The feedback gathered will be vital in helping shape the future of the development Thank you to everyone who took the time to take part.” In order to promote local shopping and the support of businesses across Mole Valley this Christmas season Mole Valley District Council has announced three days of free parking in all council-owned car parks across Dorking visitors to Mole Valley’s towns and villages can enjoy free parking all day to support a range of local shopping this initiative aims to contribute towards the attraction of visitors to come and support an exciting 2024 Christmas scene across the district The free parking period will cover 24 hours for all three of the dates in December and applies to all car parks owned and operated by Mole Valley District Council. Any charges paid through car park ticket machines during these three days will be donated to the Chairman’s Charity, the Amber Foundation McCarthy Stone also plan improvements to the car park and landscaping the area to the front of the building said: “The Claire House and James House project aims to create a landmark mixed-use riverside development that will improve the western gateway to the town and enhance the area around the River Mole “The application marks the next step towards the regeneration of the area and enhancement of the riverside area The Bees played a back three which consisted of Englehard Regan Graver and Samantha Read with Chloe Webb and Maddie Phillips utilised as wing-backs Kirsty Matthews partnered Nour Aboul Kheir in the central midfield positions whilst Nikki Woods played in behind Cheatley and Logie It was a flying start from Brentford and it was all about new striker Cheatley who put the hosts ahead just six minutes in The former Ashford Town forward used her pace to beat the Leatherhead defender before running onto the ball and finishing neatly into the bottom corner Just two minutes late Cheatley was at it again this time she cut inside from the left side of the box before curling the ball into the top right corner The new arrival couldn’t be stopped and sealed her competitive debut hat-trick just 13 minutes in Leatherhead had no answer to the Brentford onslaught and the Bees just kept coming in the opening half hour and another summer arrival who was on the score sheet in Englehard The defender caught the ball perfectly as she slammed home a volley following a clearance from a corner Brentford continued to put on a fine display for the rest of the first half taking a convincing lead into the break Cheatley could have had six goals in the opening half with the forward hitting the woodwork three times following her early flurry The striker was back at it in the second half and could have made it 5-0 to Brentford but her left footed shot was well saved this time by the Leatherhead keeper Logie was awarded a penalty on 56 minutes after the forward was tackled down inside the Leatherhead box but the number nine’s spot kick was well saved by the Leatherhead keeper Last season’s top scorer redeemed herself just five minutes later with a superb finish into the top right corner to make it 5-0 Leatherhead did manage to get themselves a goal when the Bees failed to clear their lines from a corner leaving Ava Devenport’s header to scurry over the line The hosts comfortably controlled the remaining quarter of an hour of the match ensuring a convincing opening day victory Brentford Women head coach Karleigh Osborne says he's happy with his side's performance in what was a great win over Leatherhead 🗣️ “In the first 20 minutes of the game we were really ruthless in front of goal which was brilliant.”Head coach @karl_osborne22 reacts to our opening day win!#BrentfordFCW | #BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/mWnxH5tiPJ