GREEN LANE RAIL CROSSING FINAL DECISION NOT EXPECTED UNTIL 2025
Following the decision of the Surrey County Council Mole Valley District Local Committee, of which Ashtead Independent Councillors Chris...
- Nov 21
The sad tale of Ashtead Pond - but with hope on the horizon
Councillor Patricia E.J. Wiltshire Ashtead Pond is a much-loved, old feature in a very busy part of the village. It was formed originally...
- Nov 21
ECOLOGICAL EMERGENCY DECLARED IN MOLE VALLEY
At the Council meeting on 11 October, a motion by Cllr Claire Malcolmson (Liberal Democrat) and seconded by Cllr Patricia Wiltshire...
- Nov 21
RESCUING ASHTEAD PARK
Ashtead Park is an historic parkland that has not received the attention it merits since the end of World War II. In the 17th century it...
- Nov 20
Supporting Ashtead Village Traders support You
We are so pleased to not only see that Ashtead has a good range of shops in each of the three shopping areas, but we are helping to try...
- Nov 19
Mole Valley Spatial Strategy – time for a rethink?
The Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) Local plan identifies sites in Ashtead and elsewhere in the district for the development of...
- Nov 15
THREE WARDS TO BECOME TWO, AND SEVEN COUNCILLORS TO BECOME SIX, IN ASHTEAD
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England released its recommendations on Mole Valley Ward Boundaries on 6 September 2022...
- Nov 7
PUBLIC DEBATE ON ARTIFICIAL PITCH HOTS UP
SURVEYS LAUNCHED TO IDENTIFY RESIDENT’S VIEWS CANCER DANGERS FROM ARTIFICIAL PITCHES HIGHLIGHTED 26TH SEPTEMBER DEADLINE FOR RESIDENTS TO...
- Sep 30
Would you see the other train?
Dear Stakeholders, Lady Howard Level Crossing I trust this letter is well received. As you will be aware, in April 2022 there was sadly a...
- Sep 12
THREE WARDS TO BECOME TWO,AND SEVEN COUNCILLORS TO BECOME SIX, IN ASHTEAD
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England released its recommendations on Mole Valley Ward Boundaries on 6 September 2022...
- Sep 1
GREEN BELT THREAT AT ERMYN WAY FIELDS –PLANNING INSPECTOR’S CONCERNS ECHO INDEPENDENT GROUP'S VIEW
The possible development for housing at Ermyn Way Fields is proving highly controversial. Ashtead Independent Councillor David Hawksworth...
- Aug 30
ASHTEAD’S RECREATION GROUND UNDER THREAT – INDEPENDENT GROUP OPPOSES DEVELOPMENT
The six Ashtead Independent Councillors in Mole Valley District Council are united in opposing plans to fence off a large part of the...
- Aug 22
ASHTEAD COMMON – A QUEEN’S GREEN CANOPY WOODLAND
Ashtead Common woodlands are one of just 70 in the entire UK recognized for their special features as part of the celebration of Queen...
- Aug 19
David Harper removed from the Ashtead Independents
Following his own confirmation that he was indeed a member of the Conservative Party on 13th August 2022, David Harper has been removed...
- May 9
Thank you Ashtead!!!!
We would like to thank all the 1,987 Ashtead residents who voted for one of the Ashtead Independent candidates on 5 May 2022. Each of our...
- Apr 30
Check the air pollution around your home
ENVIRONMENT Dirty air impacting 97% of homes Data collected by the non-profit group the Central Office of Public Interest (Copi) and...
- Apr 25
Don’t be Conned by The Cons on New Housing Proposals
With correction, 14 September 2022 Some residents in Ashtead have received material from the Epsom & Ewell Conservative Association...
- Apr 22
Greening the District - Trees and hedges for environmental and human health
The Council revises its Council Strategy every five years and, amongst other things, in 2019 we were successful in getting the inclusion...
- Apr 22
Who makes decisions in Mole Valley?
Over the last year, Mole Valley District Council has had to take several far-reaching decisions, some of which will be irreversible and...
- Mar 29
Ashtead Independents challenge the Council's latest budget
Ashtead’s Independent Councillors challenged the Council budget for the next financial year at its meeting on February 22nd. The Ashtead...