The Weybridge Library Hub is expected to open in the summer of 2025.  The Surrey County Council website also has information. 25 April: Work on a new Community Hub in Weybridge is set to start at the end of the month The Weybridge Hub will include a modern library, a space for targeted youth support, accessible community spaces for hire and other commercially lettable space within. Full information is available on Surrey County Council's website. 9 April: Library services available from the Weybridge Centre for the Community The Weybridge Centre for the Community welcomes library services, as part of their co-location while the plans to develop Weybridge library into the ‘Weybridge Hub’ are taking place Centre and library services will both be available to the community Centre day services are currently available on Mondays and Thursdays More information on Weybridge library services. With the upcoming co-location of the day services and library services in the Weybridge Centre for the Community we wanted to remind you of the dates that will impact you The closure of the Centre from Tuesday 2 April to Sunday 7 April to allow the library to relocate will also mean that we are unable to hire the Centre during that time We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause You are welcome to attend any of our other Centres during this time (or indeed at any time) 29 February: Weybridge Centre and Library co-location plans From April, there will be a temporary relocation of Weybridge Library into the Weybridge Centre for the Community, while it undergoes a major refurbishment to create the Weybridge Hub, which is expected to open in Spring 2025. See Surrey County Council: Weybridge Hub for more information.  We are working with Surrey County Council to ensure a smooth transition making sure the library and Centres services can share space and continue to offer valued services to the local community The closure of the Centre from Tuesday 2 April to Sunday 7 April to allow the library to relocate will mean we are unable to hire you the Centre during that time We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause and hope that this advanced notice allows you to inform your clients and make alternative arrangements if necessary The library will close at 5pm on Thursday 28 March when there will be a short closure while we relocate to the Weybridge Centre for the Community where we will open our doors on Tuesday 9 April. During this closure The library offer available at the community centre will be smaller than the offering from the current library site however users will still be able to access key services including books We plan to continue to welcome you to our regular rhymetime and storytimes We hope to run other activities which we will announce once we are open.  For further information on library services visit Surrey County Council: Libraries January update: Weybridge Hub drop in  Surrey County Council has plans to develop Weybridge library into the ‘Weybridge Hub’ The building works will include comprehensive external refurbishment of the existing structure expanding the ground floor and full internal refit of all interiors providing accommodation for a variety of services a reduced library service will share space with the Weybridge Centre for the Community The details of this are still being finalised and please be assured that plans were in progress for this well before the temporary closure of the Weybridge Centre for the Community in November due to service safety concerns You are invited to a hear more about the Weybridge Hub at a drop-in event on 25 January hosted by Surrey County Council at Weybridge Library from 4–7pm information will be available on all the improvements and collaboration taking place to create the new Hub and partnership work being undertaken to provide a library provision during the refurbishment works You will also be able to view approved plans for the library and input their ideas to the look and feel of the library and future event programming of the library space.  Video content showing a 3D walkthrough of the plans for the improved library area will be shown The event is for everyone who wants to find out more about the plans for the new Weybridge Hub and the timetable for the refurbishment of the library due to open in Spring 2025.  Help improve this site by giving feedback the RAeS Weybridge Branch hosted Rear Admiral David Snelson CB FNI recounting the story of the five ships that were named ‘Ark Royal’ Snelson began his naval career as a Fighter Controller aboard Ark Royal IV in 1978 and later became Captain of Ark Royal V in 2001 He opened the talk by asking if anyone had heard of the name Ark Royal and many had He then put up a slide of the two people who he felt were responsible for this - Joseph Goebbels and Rod Stewart The first Ark Royal was built in 1587 for Sir Walter Raleigh and was to be named Ark Raleigh Due to money troubles Raleigh sold the ship to Queen Elizabeth’s Navy for £5000 (£1,414,100 today) who renamed it Ark Royal The ship became the flagship of the English fleet during the Spanish Armada campaign of 1588 and survived into the reign of James I until she came to grief in the River Medway after striking her own anchor in shallow water in 1636 The name then remained dormant until 1914 when it was assigned to a merchant ship that was converted to a seaplane carrier while still on the building stocks the cargo space becoming the aircraft hangar Aircraft launching consisted of craning the aircraft out of the hangar in calm water and lowering it into the sea alongside for take-off Aircraft recovery was the reverse procedure During WW1 she took part in the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign where her aircraft were used for reconnaissance Post-WW1 the ship was used for catapult trials albeit the catapult was athwartships rather than the longitudinal catapult used today she was renamed HMS Pegasus as the Navy wanted the name for another ship In WW2 Pegasus was used as a catapult armed merchantman that could launch Hurricanes and Spitfires to attack shadowing aircraft After the war she returned to civilian life and was finally broken up in 1950 The third Ark Royal was what is now commonly recognised as an aircraft carrier with catapults and arrestor gear She was built in Birkenhead in 1934 and completed in 1938 her initial aircraft complement consisting of  Fairey Swordfish and Blackburn Skuas WW2 saw her in the thick of many naval campaigns the South Atlantic in the search for the Graf Spee and the North Atlantic hunting the Bismarck Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombers embarked on the third Ark Royal in the late 1930s It was during North Sea operations that Joseph Goebbels entered the picture after the Ark narrowly avoided being bombed by Dorniers Goebbels launched a propaganda campaign boasting how the Ark Royal had been sunk All efforts to save her failed when the boiler intakes became flooded and power to the pumps was lost When news of the loss reached her adopted city of Leeds the city raised £9,400,000 (£433,000,000 today) to build a replacement The ship’s company used their canteen fund to have a solid silver bell cast as a memorial to their ship and that has been used on all subsequent Ark Royals and is currently on display in the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton she was to be named ‘Irresistible’ but this was soon changed to Ark Royal to commemorate her predecessor She was launched in 1950 by Queen Elizabeth She was the first British carrier to have an angled deck and Bill Bedford landed a Hawker P1127 on her as a taste of things to come Her main role was as a Cold War Soviet deterrent and the only non-US Navy ship to operate the aircraft two Buccaneers from Ark Royal were launched for a 3000 mile round trip to ‘make some noise’ over Belize City as a show of force In 1976 a BBC documentary was filmed on board the Ark that featured Rod Stewart’s ‘Sailing’ as the theme tune Ark Royal IV entered Devonport for the last time in December 1978 and was decommissioned but not before the news broke that the 3rd Invincible class carrier would be named Ark Royal due to the public reaction to the retirement of Ark Royal IV seen in the 1970s with a mixed deck of McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantoms and Blackburn S2 Buccaneers Ark Royal V was launched in 1981 and commissioned in 1985 She was slightly larger than her two sisters with a steeper Harrier ‘ski-jump’ She saw service with her Harriers in the Bosnian conflict and the 2003 Invasion of Iraq although this time she was used as a mobile airfield for RAF Chinooks and utility Sea Kings it was announced that she would be decommissioned earlier than planned BAE Harrier GR.9s leave the Ark Royal for the final time on 24 November 2010 The talk was very well received and prompted many questions on its conclusion The Royal Aeronautical Society has a large number of volunteer-led branches both in the United Kingdom and across the globe hosting a diverse range of high quality activities and services at a local and regional level Find details of aerospace and aviation events taking place across the world in many of the industry hubs At Elmbridge Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 20 November Councillors agreed to sell Weybridge Hall to Equippers Church Equippers Church emerged as the preferred purchaser as they intend to refurbish the building creating a two-tiered auditorium and converting upper parts into studios for various community activities The church's plans include community use of the hall for hosting events like weddings all benefiting local residents and businesses.  Equippers Church's plans will not only preserve the historical essence of Weybridge Hall but also elevate its prominence on the high street Their refurbishment will breathe new life into the building making it a vibrant hub for community activities and events thereby enhancing its significance in the local area No offer was received from a theatre / arts group At November’s Elmbridge Cabinet meeting Councillors will be asked to consider the sale of Weybridge Hall to the Equippers Church which opened in 1920 and was acquired by Elmbridge Borough Council in 1956 operated as a public hall until its closure in 2014 Swift Entertainment Venues (SEV) had an 18-month option to buy the building The building has been actively marketed for sale since then Several offers were received for the building with most proposals including residential upper parts and various ground floor uses like gyms The offers were evaluated based on conditionality Equippers Church was deemed the best fit due to their use plan and transaction capability Equippers Church plans to refurbish the building featuring a two-tiered auditorium seating 300 to 400 people The upper parts will be converted into studios for midweek meetings and workshops on mental health art exhibitions and other community events the church is expected to bring significant added value to local businesses in Weybridge Selling the building to Equippers Church is seen as the best option for community and leisure use offers a good price and ensures the building's future use better than the other offers received.           The transfer will be subject to a restrictive covenant that the ground floor of the building can only be used for uses considered to have a leisure / community use that provides an active frontage onto Church Street Equippers Church have agreed to this term and are keen to purchase the building Completion of the sale is subject to contract.  Cllr Simon WaughDeputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Leisure Stay up-to-date on council and borough news through WhatsApp and our newsletter.  Join Elmbridge Borough Council’s WhatsApp  Sign up to the Elmbridge Borough Council newsletter Elmbridge Museum frequently partners with schools to make history engaging and educational through innovative and inspiring exhibitions One of their more recent collaborations was with students at St James C to explore life in prehistoric Elmbridge for their Elmbridge’s Early Settlers exhibition.  Students handled artefacts from the museum collection gaining insights into Bronze and Iron Age life They learned how metals like copper and bronze helped Bronze Age people clear land and grow crops while iron allowed Iron Age people to make better tools and weapons students created artworks to be displayed as part of the exhibition Their creative artwork brought these ancient objects to life Visit the display to see the students' work and learn about Elmbridge's early settlers Elmbridge’s Early Settlers display available until Monday 30 June 2025Where: Dittons Library Thames Ditton KT7 0BSTime: during library’s opening hours More information about Elmbridge Museum’s learning service and school membership work will begin in week commencing 14 October (weather depending) to install a new eco-friendly splash pad in Churchfields recreation ground in Weybridge this will be a recirculating splash pad with solar panels making it more efficient in terms of water and energy usage The new facility will conveniently be located near the main entrance This innovative water play area is designed for both fun and sustainability It includes various interactive features aimed at engaging young minds and promoting imaginative play in line with our commitment to reducing water consumption and minimising our carbon footprint.  In October 2022, we reached out to residents, to gather their views on future water play facilities in the borough. 96% of participants expressed their support for water play options. Their feedback informed a new water play strategy taking their wishes into consideration while addressing the issues of environmental sustainability and financial prudence View the new splash pad animated walk through. What will happen to the paddling pool in Churchfields recreation ground We are exploring exciting new play options to replace the current paddling pool area These will cater for various interests and age groups and we look forward to sharing the plans with you in spring 2025.  Elmbridge Borough Council is introducing 30-minute free parking at the following 10 village car parks across the borough: residents and visitors can benefit from up to 3 hours free parking each week depending on the charging schedule of each car park Drewitts Court and Manor Road will continue to benefit from 30 free minutes every charging day Parking and Local Economy welcomes the introduction of the additional free parking: "Offering 30 minutes of free parking is a win-win for everyone - residents It makes it easier for people to pop in for quick errands or spontaneous shopping trips and it takes the stress out of finding and paying for parking This simple change can really boost our local economy by drawing more customers to our shops and services support for the Business Improvement Districts and local high streets and the introduction of 30minutes free parking all demonstrate our commitment to supporting a thriving local economy in Elmbridge.” The Elmbridge Countryside Team is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the borough's rich natural environment Our team of six rangers focuses on increasing biodiversity and ensuring that our woodlands remain healthy and resilient for the future To effectively manage our diverse countryside sites we rely on a network of dedicated conservation volunteers who meet regularly - on a weekly or monthly basis - to contribute to our regular management works We have established local conservation groups in Esher and Oxshott who collaborate closely with the countryside team we are seeking new conservation volunteers to join existing groups but we would also like to establish a new group dedicated to caring for Weybridge Heath This group would concentrate their efforts on restoring and regenerating the site's open heathland conditions We invite you to participate in our scheduled work parties this autumn and winter: Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm (you can leave earlier if you wish)  Weybridge  - What3words Location: ///camp.enter.crops Volunteering with the Elmbridge Countryside Team offers numerous benefits “We are hugely appreciative of the substantial contribution made by volunteers to preserve and protect our environment They do a fantastic job to help us work for a borough rich in wildlife Your involvement could make a difference in preserving the beauty and biodiversity of Elmbridge We look forward to welcoming you to our team!” If you are interested in helping on Weybridge Heath or any other sites, please feel join us on the scheduled days advertised on our volunteering web page or email sdixon-jones@elmbridge.gov.uk for more information and a registration form we have had to take the difficult decision to close Weybridge Centre for the Community on Tuesday 18 March a warm welcome awaits you at one of our other Centres for the Community from 10am to 3pm We apologise for this disruption and ask for your understanding to this necessary and temporary closure.  If you are due to attend a Centre on Community Transport you will be contacted and offered the option to go to another Centre.  more fuel-efficient and lower-impact than aeroplanes and capable of operating away from fixed infrastructure Airlander will provide large-scale advanced regional air mobility for passengers humanitarian and security services.Airlander’s Head of Airworthiness Andrew Barber will review Airlander’s design and unique operational capabilities in sustainable aviation With sponsorship from Rolls Royce (jet engines Andrew gained an Aeronautics-Astronautics degree at Southampton University After two post-graduation years at Rolls Royce Andrew went to Lotus Engineering then spent twelve years in the car industry culminating in his own sports car manufacturer Andrew has worked for seven aviation companies including Andrew has flown gliders and more recently Andrew takes great pleasure in a career of being well paid to play with large toys RAeS Weybridge Branch_Airlander Lecture_1501025_Event Poster.pdf Join a global community of Aerospace Professionals share knowledge and learn about all the benefits of being a member Defra secretary Steve Reed will today announce a £200m investment in a new National Biosecurity Centre at the UK’s animal health facility at Weybridge to improve the UK’s resilience against animal disease Mr Reed is due to address the NFU conference in Westminster today amid the ongoing furore over the government’s inheritance tax reforms that is certain to overshadow over his appearance Mr Reed attempt to divert some of the attention from the policy by announcing he says will ‘deliver a profitable farming sector while reaffirming Government’s cast iron commitment to food production This includes the announcement about Weybridge which has long been in urgent need of significant investment to enable it to deliver its key role in protecting the UK against diseases whether Mr Reed will offer any hope on a funding agreement with the Dover Port Health Authority to enable checks for illegal meat imports to continue at Dover or on a review to close loopholes in the Border Target Operating Model for commercial imports Mr Reed will also give an update on the government’s grant funding programme He will announce a ‘£110m investment in technology’ under the Farming Innovation Programme which supports research and development of agri-technology for farmers including more details on the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund provides grants of up to £25,000 for farm equipment But it remains to be seen whether this funding will be of the same level or on the same terms as was had been initially expected Mr Reed is expected to say: “The underlying problem is that farmers do not make enough money for the hard work and commitment they put in “I will consider my time as Secretary of State a failure if I do not improve profitability for farmers across the country My focus is on ensuring farming becomes more profitable because that’s how we make your businesses viable for the future And that’s how we ensure the long-term food security this country needs.” group editor Agronomist and Arable Farmer and Farm Contractor Former political editor at Farmers Guardian Works from a shed in his Oxfordshire garden the Weybridge Branch held the 69th RK Pierson Memorial Lecture at the Brooklands Museum The ‘RKP’ was the Society’s first named lecture inaugurated in November 1952 when Sir Roy Fedden delivered his definitive paper on the life and work of Pierson who had been Vickers’ Chief Designer from 1917 until 1945 the lecture was delivered by Dr Emma Woolliams of the National Physical Laboratory She is an acknowledged expert in the field of metrology and her lecture ‘Unleashing the Power of Satellites for Climate Action’ described the principles of climate change and the difficulties encountered when taking and comparing measurements taken from space Woolliams began by explaining the importance of greenhouse gases to our survival without which the global mean temperature would be somewhere around -18C instead of the much more comfortable average temperature of +15C we have when you average day and night The problem is that when the quantity and effect of these gases increases even slightly temperatures start to rise and as little as 1.5C appears to constitute a climate crisis Woolliams performed a remarkable demonstration of the effect of this increase on various molecules which the audience found most amusing Some of the uses of satellite imaging and measurements were then described together with some of the associated problems uncertainty analysis and comparison in satellite Earth observation and measurement While measurements from space have many advantages over measurements on the surface they can still be affected by degradation due to say or even changes or decay in orbital parameters and so comparing results between satellites over many years requires the analytical tools and expertise that Emma and her team bring to bear This entertaining and informative lecture was followed by a lively Q&A session after which a vote of thanks was given by John Dunne The branch hosted a dinner afterwards in the museum’s Bluebird Room and is grateful to BAE Systems for their ongoing support and to Brooklands Museum for hosting the event Dr Emma Woolliams (right) pictured with Allan Winn (centre) President of the Weybridge Branch and Richard Gardner (left) founding trustee of the Farnborough Air Sciences Trust who was also a guest at dinner following the lecture This is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life In Elmbridge Remembrance parades with road closures are due to take place on Sunday 10 November in At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them To this day we mark Armistice Day (the Armistice: an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War as a prelude to peace negotiations) around the United Kingdom with a two minute silence at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month Visit the Royal British Legion poppy shop. New reforms to make farming more profitable have been announced today by the Secretary of State for Environment who faced a barrage of questions and objections to the Government’s inheritance tax reforms Speaking to farmers at the NFU conference in Westminster Reed said the Government had a cast iron commitment to food production The speech announced a raft of new policies including setting up a new National Biosecurity Centre to improve the Animal and Plant Health Agency animal health facility at Weybridge with an investment of £200 million He said the Government would extend the Seasonal Worker visa route for five more years Annual quota reviews would gradually reduce visa numbers He echoed previous commitments to protect farmers in trade deals ensuring parity for high environmental and animal welfare standards in future trade deals “The underlying problem is that farmers do not make enough money for the hard work and commitment they put in,” said Reed “I will consider my time as Secretary of State a failure if I do not improve profitability for farmers across the country And that’s how we ensure the long-term food security this country needs.” Chloe has spent the past decade writing about the food industry from farming dog walking and reading biographies are her favourite hobbies Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms & Conditions National Grid will deliver a new supergrid transformer to its West Weybridge substation in New Haw near Addlestone, helping to modernise substation equipment by replacing an asset that has reached the end of its working life.  weighing 155-tonnes – the equivalent of 25 African elephants – will make its way from the Port of Tilbury on the evening of Saturday 16 November and arrive at the substation in the early hours of Sunday 17 November 2024 Transformers play a vital role in helping to ensure the UK continues to enjoy safe and reliable energy supplies, stepping voltage up or down so electricity can be efficiently transmitted from power generators or safely distributed to homes and businesses via regional networks The transformer will be delivered on a large specialist vehicle travelling at a maximum speed of 12 mph with a police escort The convoy travels from Tilbury via the M25 It's expected to arrive at the substation around 3am.  turns left at Ottershaw roundabout onto the A320 continuing into Chertsey Road A320 At Six Crossroads Roundabout it turns left onto A425 Woodham Lane continuing on B385 Woodham Lane under the M25 At New Haw Lock the convoy turns right onto the A318 Byfleet Road The route has been carefully planned in collaboration with highway authorities and the police to minimise disruption The vehicle will have a police escort to help manage traffic and some street furniture will be temporarily removed so the transporter convoy can make its way to the substation Traffic travelling at this time may be held briefly to allow the convoy to pass says: “This transformer movement has been many months in the planning and we work hard to minimise any disruption that deliveries of this kind can cause The movement is occurring at this time to try and minimise disruption to the local road network We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of the local community during this vital work maintaining the resilience of our energy network.” for a self-guided walk around Weybridge Cemetery the cemetery was established in 1876 and has become the final resting place for many notable individuals from Elmbridge’s past and possibly seeing the resident bats taking flight Session 1: 2pm to 3pmSession 2: 3pm to 4pm Location: Main chapel at the entrance to Weybridge Cemetery Address: Brooklands Lane Weybridge KT13 8UX To book your place visit the Elmbridge Museum website https://elmbridgemuseum.org.uk/whats-on/  Sign up here for your daily business digest direct to your inbox Sign Up Discover our talented editorial team and the principles that drive them Knights has expanded its Weybridge office with the appointment of private wealth specialist Alexandra Milton and real estate expert Jonathan Rose as partners a STEP-qualified solicitor with over 20 years’ experience advises high-net-worth clients on estate planning and cross-jurisdictional probate matters.  She also supports clients with contentious estate and trust issues Alexandra said: “It’s been a breath of fresh air moving away from the traditional law practice and into the next generation law firm which I believe will provide excellent benefits and opportunities for clients my staunch human first approach aligns perfectly with Knights’ strong cultural ethos “I am also delighted to be part of a nationwide highly specialised and collaborative private client team who are committed to delivering a premium service.  “To assist the private client team with their continued growth is an extremely exciting opportunity for me.” with more than 30 years in real estate law has built strong relationships with developers and housebuilders.  He will focus on complex commercial and residential development projects operating across Knights’ Weybridge and Portsmouth offices Jonathan added: “I’m really pleased to have joined Knights during what is an exciting period of growth for the business “Knights has a fantastic reputation and I’m joining a great Real Estate team so I can’t wait to get started to provide the best possible service for our clients.” added: “It’s wonderful to welcome Jonathan and Alexandra to the team.  “Both are experts in their respective fields and bring with them a significant amount of experience to bolster our real estate and private wealth teams which is fantastic for our clients and colleagues as we strive to deliver exceptional service and advice across all sectors “We’re continuing to work hard in Weybridge to generate organic growth through investing in our people and making high-quality appointments and we’re always on the lookout for additional top talent to join our ambitious team.” Sign up to receive our popular morning National email for free The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the largest telescope in space It is equipped with highly sensitive instruments to view objects too old Charles’ talk will outline some of the requirements of the JWST and describe how they have been addressed by engineers He will then briefly describe the telescope’s more significant achievements to date Charles studied Mechanical Engineering and was then employed by the MoD to provide decision support for development procurement and application of army weapon systems.He also supported military commanders on deployment to operations in the Gulf War On retirement in 2012 he developed an interest in astronomy.His talk will outline some of the requirements of the JWST and describe how they have been addressed by engineers This weekend sees the Lions take on Reeds Weybridge in their third and final pre-season fixture with both teams eager to test their squads ahead of the new rugby season It is an opportunity for the recently promoted Lions to test themselves against another established level 6 team (Reeds finished 7th out of 12 in the Regional 2 South East league last year) and will provide a valuable benchmark for the coaches – as well as an opportunity for them to assess fitness levels Given the competitive nature of both sides this match is expected to offer a preview of the intensity and skill that will be on display throughout their respective league campaigns SubscrIbe for the latest news and offers direct to your inbox The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Get the latest traffic & travel stories from Surrey Live straight to your inbox Thank you for subscribing!We have more newsletters Morning rush hour is widely accepted as part of everyday life you can expect there to be some level of congestion on the roads as people go about their lives dropping off children at school and commuting to work "Hundreds" of children have been late for school and coffee shops have reportedly been left empty as people avoid going near the town The town has become a "nightmare" this past month and many feel it "disheartening" to wait in hours worth of queues to see no one at the road works site while eventually passing by With ongoing roadworks at the M25's Wisely Interchange just a stone's throw away from the town, many have reported an increase in congestion on local routes. Surrey County Council (SCC) and Elmbridge Borough Council (EBC) have earmarked a £5 million overhaul on roads in Weybridge because it is viewed as the largest employment centre in Elmbridge The vibrant town has a plethora of businesses operating from its centre Weybridge is being invested in by the council because it is identified as an attractive town to live in Works include footway widening and improvements, better pedestrian crossings, carriageway and cycling path improvements, speed junction measures, decluttering of unused street furniture and lightening upgrade works. The works were organised to begin once major changes were completed at the M25 Wisley Interchange by National Highways works will be carried out in phases to avoid disruption with appropriate and safe traffic management measures set up to reduce the impact of construction SCC also assured drivers would be able to get to and from their homes to businesses with minimal disruption SGN works to repair a gas main on a key road in and out of the town with multi-way traffic signals and a footway closure have also added fuel to the fire in the town Lights twice broke at the roundabout between Church Road and Balfour Road SGN works are scheduled to end on Friday, February 7, while works are undertaken on Addlestone Road and Bridge Road from Monday one resident who wishes to remain anonymous told SurreyLive: "Living in Weybridge has been a complete nightmare this month Hundreds of children have been late for school There were just four cars in Waitrose car park at 9am yesterday morning "There seems to be no pressure whatsoever to complete these works as quickly as possible I can testify that they finished work at 3pm yesterday for example The lane rental charges that are imposed are completely ineffectual Utility companies need to be properly incentivised to complete works like this as fast as humanly possible Perhaps if lane rental charges were ten times higher they'd be forced to change their behaviour." In response to concerns made about the SGN works a spokesperson from the utility company told SurreyLive: "SGN’s work on Balfour Road is expected to be completed by the end of today (Friday 31 January) with works moving onto Portmore Park Road." "We’re carrying out essential gas network upgrades in the A317 Balfour Road area to ensure Weybridge homes and businesses receive a safe and reliable supply of gas We have multiple teams of engineers replacing our old metal pipes in the area to help complete our project as quickly as we can we’ve needed to implement some traffic management measures around our work areas Devonshire Road has been closed at its junction with A317 Balfour Road while temporary traffic lights are in operation on A317 Balfour Road "We’d like to apologise for the disruption caused by our faulty traffic light equipment earlier this week This issue has been rectified and we’re now manually operating these lights to manage traffic flow and ease congestion in the area "All our work is agreed in advance following close consultation with the local authority We recognise roadworks can be frustrating for road users the Weybridge community will be able to enjoy the benefits of a safe and reliable gas supply for many years to come." Schools have reported hundreds of late pupils with more than 100 turning up late at St Georges Junior School alone Cleves School also reports a big impact as a result of the traffic Businesses have also reported a lack in footfall a spokesperson for Cafe Wood told SurreyLive there had been a drop in customers particularly on Tuesday when the traffic lights stopped working compared to weekends when most customers are those who live nearby aren't at work Another resident told SurreyLive: "The lack of coordinated planning and impact assessment is evident Neither the council nor companies have demonstrated any real concern "Nor did they seem to have any rapid contingency planning for if the lights broke and needed fixing They have brought the town to a near standstill for weeks." lead of SCC and Elmbridge Borough Council representative Tim Oliver states that Surrey sees one of the highest demands for works from utility companies It is reportedly top five highest with 76 works starting every day for the last year SCC has also confirmed with SurreyLive that SGN will have completed their work to allow the closure of Bridge Road to carry out signal refurbishment works We have been monitoring these works closely and our Street Works Officer has carried out 34 inspections on the works on Balfour Road and Church Street until they have opened the ground there is an element of the unknown Lane rental fees are designed to encourage a reduction in works at traffic sensitive times and where this is not possible to encourage promoters to complete their works more quickly Observations from the initial implementation of our Lane Rental Scheme in April 2021 suggest that the scheme is reducing works durations significantly in certain areas “We fully understand the frustration of Weybridge residents in light of the current SGN works in the town “Utility companies’ demands in Surrey are amongst the top five highest in the UK with 76 works starting every day in the last twelve months We have established a Streetworks Taskforce jointly with the major utility companies to tackle this and are continuing to lobby government for more powers to better manage the coordination of roadworks on Surrey’s busy road network "We take the management and coordination of utility works very seriously and conduct regular site inspections to ensure works are carried out safely and with minimal disruption due to traffic levels in Surrey being 66% higher than the national average even the most well-planned works can still impact traffic flow.” there have been several unavoidable emergency works in the Weybridge area recently and these have increased the level of disruption beyond levels that we would consider allowing for planned works Weybridge has of course experienced significantly higher volumes of traffic during the Junction 10 improvement works which are due to be completed this Summer." Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitssurrey east hampshirenewsPlans for new Weybridge health centre A proposal for a new “state-of-the-art” Weybridge Health Centre has been submitted by the NHS A community hospital engulfed by a devastating fire seven years ago could finally be replaced as new plans have been put forward the site has been a focal point for healthcare since 1928 A proposal for a new “state-of-the-art” Weybridge Health Centre has been submitted by the NHS The scheme will see the construction of a large two-storey building with 22 consulting rooms and 13 treatment rooms Planning documents reveal the proposed health centre will have a “generous” waiting and reception area the original Weybridge Community Hospital was ravaged in a horrific fire as the blaze tore through the building Neighbouring homes were evacuated but thankfully no one was injured It was later discovered the fire was most likely caused by an electrical fault in a wall-mounted air conditioning unit people have been accessing health care services in temporary buildings on the site Those living in Weybridge have endured several rounds of consultation and public engagement events over the years ahead of the greatly anticipated rebuild Feedback from residents revealed people would like to see greater provision of X-ray and physio services as well as a walk-in centre Car parking was put as a key concern for people: both ensuring there is enough for people using the centre and to prevent people visiting the high street from using the health campus The application states: “The Proposed Development will provide a high quality to serve the local community and provide a permanent home for the Phoenix Family Practice as well as a range of other health care services for the public.” It adds: “The layout has been developed to ensure that the patient and visitor experience is of the highest possible quality The building is considered to be accessible to all easy to navigate and provides an uplifting and reassuring environment for its future patients.” has worked together with North West Surrey Alliance and NHS Surrey Heartlands to bring the proposal forward The organisations have sought to provide a “fit for purpose” building which will “manage increasing future demand and internal and clinical patient environments” Distinctions between patient and staff areas are maintained throughout the designs Staff will have exclusive access to an internal courtyard their own entrance and car park as well as being housed in a separate part of the building People can comment on the proposals until January 22 on Elmbridge Borough Council’s planning application website An officer is due to decide on the application by March 18 Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Many Weybridge residents may be wondering about the future of Weybridge Hall.  Elmbridge Borough Council entered into an 18-month option agreement with theatre and arts operator to enable them to raise funds to purchase and undertake a significant refurbishment of Weybridge Hall That agreement has just expired and while we are continuing to engage with and support SEV’s proposals we also need to ensure that all our buildings deliver a valued contribution for our community in the coming weeks we will be marketing Weybridge Hall to establish if there is any other interest in buying the building We will instruct an agent to market Weybridge Hall for sale to attract interest from community groups as well as private leisure This does not preclude an agreement with Swift Entertainment Venues but it aims to ensure that this important asset on Weybridge High Street can once again flourish and add value to the town centre Swift Entertainment is hosting public meetings about Weybridge Hall in June led by Amy Gordon (3/8) and Charlotte Stubbs (2/14) reduced Buckinghamshire to 85 before Surrey trickled through to a five-wicket victory the Three Feathers were on the money from the very start After three miserly overs that cost the hosts nine runs the first Bucks batter to depart became Holly Wilson Wickets continued to tumble in a hurry throughout the powerplay as the visitors finished the six-over period on 18 for four Charlotte Lambert bowled Annie Townsend (5) three balls later after the fall of the first wicket before Stubbs had Pip Lloyd-Williams (0) caught by Emily Burke and Sophie Midwinter (1) was run out also by Burke Another Bucks batter fell as Amelia Ridgway (8) was caught by debutant Ivreen Dhaliwal off Stubbs before the visitors mustered a partnership and Tegan Stockdale strung a 20-run stand that was broken when Burke bowled the latter for 10 Warren carried on accumulating runs for her side and took their tally to 68 in the 16th over when Denman struck having the Bucks batter caught by Robyn Bentley Gordon was back into the attack and delivered a brilliant two-wicket maiden bowling Natasha MacBean for two and dismissing Megs Woodward for nought She claimed a third wicket on the final ball of the innings finishing with 3/8 as Bucks were all out for 85 who is in the South East Stars EPP and plays for Surrey u-15s taking the hosts past 30 in the fourth over did not go down without putting up a fight and injecting some tension in the Surrey camp Bucks collected four quick wickets on either side of the powerplay starting with Dhaliwal being caught by Rosie BP off Bella Mason’s bowling for 13 the skipper was cleaned up by MacBean for 17 before Ridgway had Johal trapped lbw for four and Stockdale dismissed Robyn Bentley for two Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones and Stubbs were in the middle their partnership of 12 easing some nerves in the home dressing room before Stubbs was run out by Wilson ensured that the hosts ended the T20 triple-header with smiles on their faces as their mature unbeaten 30-run stand from 28 balls steered Surrey to a five-wicket win Surrey secured a comfortable 38-run victory over Essex to kickstart their T20 triple-header at Weybridge Laxmi Johal’s anchoring knock proved to be the perfect foil to Amy Gordon’s top-order dash before a clinical bowling performance clinched the win for the Three Feathers Gordon was in the mood to take no prisoners as she doubled down on Essex from the very get-go The opening two balls of the innings were sent to the boundary rope before the Surrey skipper outrageously ramped Grace Poole for the third four of the over Despite losing Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones for one Gordon continued her merry way in the powerplay hammering five more fours and ensuring Surrey were off to a flyer by the time Jasmine Westley had her caught at mid-off in the fifth over Laxmi Johal (43) and Robyn Bentley (23) moved the scoreboard nicely post-powerplay adding an important 50 runs together before Bentley was removed by Ashmitaa Surenkumar Bethan Miles (24*) and Johal continued the good work finding the crucial boundary when required as Surrey cemented their position in the game Amu Surenkumar broke the 37-run stand when she bowled Johal Surrey managed to take 23 runs from the last 15 balls The hosts started on the right foot with the ball as well with Miles bowling a tidy first over and Gordon claiming the first breakthrough getting Jasmine Westley caught by Stubbs for three The skipper picked up another wicket in her second over Matilda Callaghan and Amu Surenkumar prevented Surrey from taking any further wickets in the powerplay but the visitors finished the first six overs well below par on 24/2 The Essex pair continued to bat in a measured manner before debutant Shimako Kato picked up her first Surrey wicket when she had Matilda Callaghan caught by Gordon for 12 was looking to make room and cut behind point from the leg side getting cleaned up by Anna Lewis for 44 in the process Rebecca Denman – the second debutant in the Surrey side – also got off the mark as she had Scarlett Hughes caught by Gordon for one got her reward when she had Kelly Castle caught by Lewis for a busy 22 off 18 balls having led by example with the bat and ball delivered the last over and Surrey completed a comprehensive victory when Blinkhorn-Jones ran out Yasmin Daswani for two on the very last ball of the match Kato and Denman were presented their Surrey debut caps Allrounder Kato is a 21-year-old Japanese international whilst Denman is a part of South East Stars’ Emerging Player Programme and has represented Surrey u17s and u18s previously Get notified ahead of each game in the upcoming season so you never miss a ball at the Kia Oval Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" Copyright © 2025 Surrey County Cricket Club Terms Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Contact Built By Blayney Centre of Excellence for Women’s Cricket Need more information about Hospitality packages at the Kia Oval Complete the form below and one of our Hospitality team will be in touch within 48 hours of your enquiry Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Complete the form below to request a call from our Membership team Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" More than £200 million of funding will “significantly upgrade” the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s laboratories Defra says the work at the Weybridge site is a response to increasing animal and plant disease threats which come with knock-on impacts to public health food and farming businesses and the wider economy The government also said the laboratories it inherited were in a “poor condition with their long-term future in doubt – posing a significant risk to Britain’s farmers and human health” it noted that a National Audit Office report in 2022 found that ‘the UK’s primary science capability for managing threats from animal diseases’ had been subject to a ‘long period of inadequate management and under investment’ It said Defra had estimated that £2.8 billion was needed over 15 years accepted the NAO’s report but didn’t commit to the £2.8bn sum suggested,” said NFU chief animal health and welfare adviser Catherine McLaughlin “The £200m announced falls well short of that so a commitment of further investment is needed.” She called for clarity on what improvements would be selected NFU chief animal health and welfare adviser Catherine McLaughlin APHA Chief Executive Jenny Stewart said: “APHA is at the forefront of tackling animal and plant disease outbreaks “This funding is hugely welcome to support crucial upgrades that will allow us to continue delivering the disease surveillance detection and research work which protects against new and existing threats “APHA’s vital work includes leading the current operational response to the impacts of avian influenza and bluetongue virus which have been affecting farmers across the country This includes testing thousands of samples which requires significant laboratory capacity “Risks to our biosecurity will continue and this investment will help ensure we are better prepared for the future.” Once you have submitted your query someone from NFU CallFirst will contact you your query will then be passed to the appropriate NFU policy team The information you provide will be used for the purpose of recording and responding to your query. 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Read our cookie policy to learn more Strictly necessary: Strictly necessary cookies serve critical purposes While you have the option to adjust your browser settings to disable these cookies keep in mind that doing so might impact the website’s functionality Functionality cookies: Functionality cookies are cookies that help enhance a website’s performance and functionality functionality cookies can be used to allow video playback or remember a user’s region Analytical/performance cookies: All data gathered through analytical cookies is anonymous and used solely to improve our website’s performance and your user experience Analytical cookies help us understand how you use our website They tell us which pages you visit most frequently They help us create a better user experience for you and all our NFU members Your cookie preferences can be managed in your browser settings disabling analytical cookies may limit your ability to access certain features or receive personalised content Targeting cookies: Our targeting cookies monitor your interactions with websites this rare plot on the River Wey is a haven for wildlife including the local deer Property News It’s home to the most expensive street outside London, but leafy Weybridge has another claim to fame — it’s here that the River Wey feeds into the Thames, creating a network of pretty waterways in the Surrey commuter hotspot with various turns and tributaries as it makes its way towards London from its source near Alton in Hampshire One quirk in the river has formed Trinity Island: a three-quarter-of-an-acre plot with a single two-bedroom home, now on sale for £1.15 million Sole occupancy marks Trinity as a rarity even among the south east’s cluster of commutable private islands “We’ve never seen one like this,” says Robert King “There’s a handful of [residential] islands on the Thames but the majority of them are shared by multiple homes freehold island with single occupancy is rare indeed.” “I deal with a lot of property on the rivers and to have just one home on three quarters of an acre is fantastic.” Hidden by a band of trees that trace the perimeter Trinity Island is happily sequestered from well-heeled Weybridge It’s still got the desirable KT13 postcode As the tributary curves it dwindles to little more than a stream which separates the island from meadowland to the west and south part of its freehold title is on the mainland — “for want of a better description” — with space for six or seven cars behind double gates on Wey Meadows just before the footbridge that leads over to the island The title also covers the footbridge itself and both banks meaning that 730 feet of river frontage is up for grabs in the sale it’s a 15-minute walk to Weybridge High Street which delivers commuters into Waterloo in half an hour The river itself is fully navigable to the Thames which connects to the Wey at a lock around a mile downstream At the heart of the plot is a raised two-bedroom house with a triple aspect kitchen and living room that connects to two terraces overlooking the gardens Planning consent was previously granted to replace the relatively modest 700-square-foot home who expects a new owner could win approval for an extension or rebuild Any new construction would be required to match the elevation of the existing house “to comply with the flood risk assessment reports,” he adds The plot also features a separate summer house with a WC which could come in handy as a home office or studio while works were underway have reluctantly decided to move on for their retirement which includes all manner of bird species,” says King “Each year deer jump the stream to have their young on the island As far as they’re concerned it’s an absolute haven for wildlife.” A handful of commutable private islands have appeared on the market over the last year, including a private islet on the Thames and a waterside estate in Marlow with a 4.5 acre island House prices in Weybridge averaged £772,518 over the last year 'Rare' Oxfordshire lake for sale for £100,000 very rare': private island on the Thames for sale with a guide price of £75,000 Private island in the Inner Hebrides for sale for £1.5 million Long lost home counties punks TRASH have resurfaced with a brand new single - 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Part of Arc network, www.arc-network.com We are aware of the media and social media comments on the proposed event at D'Oyly Carte Weybridge and have the below statement on the matter We received an application for a temporary event notice for the Summer Music Events scheduled from July 4-6 2025 at D'Oyly Carte we also received objections from both the Police and the council’s own Environmental Health Officer as the applicant had not provided sufficient information to identify the necessary measures to ensure public safety and the lack of adequate protection to prevent members of the public falling into the river.  Despite our offer to meet with the applicant to discuss and address these concerns we had no choice but to refuse the temporary event licence and to proceed to a hearing The hearing was held on Tuesday 7 January and the decision was reached to deny the application on safety grounds The applicant can either appeal this decision or they can work with the local Police and Elmbridge Borough Council to mitigate the safety concerns raised and then submit another application for a temporary event notice We remain committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the public and are open to further discussions to resolve these issues You can watch the Licensing sub-committee meeting via webcast. Plans to secure the future of a Surrey college and usher in a new lease of life for the site’s grounds and buildings have been given the green light Elmbridge Borough Council has backed the proposals by Brooklands College and Cala Homes to redevelop and refurbish parts of the Weybridge campus and in addition develop some of the land for 320 residential properties The residential element of the scheme will include 128 affordable homes contributing towards meeting local housing needs A new college building providing specialist SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) accommodation is planned gym and community hub within the 27-hectare Green Belt site as part of a multi-million-pound development project Several of the college’s existing buildings will be refurbished while the future of the site’s Grade II listed mansion building will be secured with proposals for restoration work that will see improvements to the historic gardens enhancing the overall setting of the property The provision of new publicly accessible woodland pedestrian and cycle routes is also on the cards the delivery of a significant local biodiversity net gain Planning and listed building consent has been secured by national planning and development consultancy Lichfields which has acted on behalf of Brooklands College and Cala Homes The London office has been instrumental in preparing and securing a ‘Very Special Circumstances’ case to outweigh the harm to the Green Belt the local authority planning officers’ report confirmed that the development project was in accordance with Elmbridge’s Development Plan and national policy Providing services that included coordinating an Environmental Impact Assessment Lichfields’ London office Senior Director Neil Goldsmith said consent is vital to secure the future of the campus as a long-term educational asset for Weybridge “We have worked closely with the Council Officers and all stakeholders to deliver success for this major project in a Green Belt location It is very pleasing for Lichfields to be part of such an exciting and rewarding project that will leave a long-lasting legacy “Redevelopment and refurbishment work can now move ahead playing a key role in unlocking a new chapter for this key site and securing its future place as a viable and attractive education facility hub which will be used and enjoyed by thousands of people for years to come.”  “ We are delighted to have worked in partnership with Brooklands College to secure the redevelopment of the College and the provision of 320 homes including the delivery of 128 affordable homes.” She expressed gratitude for “the project team’s effort in securing the College’s future and facilitating the delivery of high-quality homes in the area” award-winning training provider with over 17 years of experience recognised for its dedication to diversity and inclusion values South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has become the first SIAS Approved Centre in Northern Ireland regulated qualifications in Healthcare Estates… Over 40 key external stakeholders joined Stoke on Trent College for a special Employer Gala Dinner as part of our celebrations for Staffordshire Day New City College has been officially graded as Outstanding by Ofsted – the highest possible accolade that can be achieved following an inspection AN INAUGURAL childcare expo celebrating learner achievement and the “best of the industry” will be hosted by Coleg Cambria Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is proud to announce its nomination for a prestigious Herald Education Award in the ‘Partnership with Schools’ category The Sheffield College has earned recognition for educating and training the next generation of elite basketball talent New funding will transform educational facilities for students with additional learning needs (ALN) in FE Colleges across Wales Harvard economist David Deming published a landmark analysis on the value of human capital to business and national economies Chelmsford College sent all its staff out into the wider world for its annual Back to the Floor Day (BttFD) You must be logged in to post a comment Construction Week Online Home » News » Dubailand: LEOS Development launches Weybridge Gardens 4 A 15-story residential development providing 294 apartments ranging from studios to 4 bedroom sky villas each with its own private pool With a Gross Development Value of $129 mn (AED 475 mn) the project offers sophisticated British standard of quality featuring a Tuscan inspired sky beach world-class amenities and nature inspired architecture LEOS Developments will introduce 30 exclusive 4 bedroom sky villas These expansive sky villas will feature a private pool Their design maximises space and natural light with spectacular skyline views that create the perfect backdrop for modern opulence Weybridge Gardens 4 draws inspiration from organic forms with its petal-inspired design the geometric façade will be illuminated by integrated lighting along the petal edges seamlessly blending exterior elegance with interior functionality The building’s columnar structures and curved balconies symbolise growth and vitality with greenery to reflect nature’s harmony providing a serene oasis with wellness amenities and panoramic urban views From an infinity pool and cascading jacuzzies to an outdoor cinema and zen garden-style yoga deck Features like a Baja shelf with in-water sunbeds and a sunbathing lounge while a pizzeria and BBQ area make it the ultimate retreat for residents Dubailand is a vibrant hub of residential communities it offers a dynamic lifestyle and excellent investment opportunities with high return on investment and capital appreciation Dubailand recorded a 38% increase in price per square foot supported by Dubai’s 42.2% year-on-year increase in sales values reaching $71 bn (AED 261 bn)