Nala here has taken a brief paws out of her busy day of walkies and chasing squirrels to make sure her owners have their say in
#Election2021
!
#dogsatpollingstations
It was nice to see Bruno out supporting his owner today! 👋🏻
Bruno knows it only takes a few minutes to vote, so once his owner was done, he was keen to get back to picking up a scent!
#dogsatpollingstations
#Election2021
Say hello to Bailey! 👋🏻
#dogsatpollingstations
Bailey is looking serious about voting while waiting for his owners outside their local polling station
#Election2021
We wanted to say a big thank you to
@waitrose
branches across Elmbridge, for donating over 50 food parcels, which our team will deliver to vulnerable and isolated residents across the borough.
As firework season approaches you may be worried about your pets. The
@RSPCA_official
have many tips and tricks for helping your pets cope with fireworks. For more information please see -
Elmbridge Borough Council has been granted a three year protective injunction banning the setting up of unauthorised encampments and fly-tipping on all identified public land. More information can be found here:
Due to the severe weather, we have emergency provisions in place for any rough sleepers in Elmbridge. To inform us of a rough sleeper call 01371 474 590 during office hours or 0300 123 7719 outside of office hours.
This year, as part of our climate emergency response, we are trialling a mini green highway on a section of Hampton Court Way
#ThamesDitton
. We will leave the verges uncut to encourage wild grasses & flowers to grow. It might look untidy but will increase biodiversity.
Have you spotted the Happy to Chat bench on
#GiggsHillGreen
#ThamesDitton
near the village sign? It is there to encourage conversation amongst people who use it. It offers a safe place for social interaction. We hope it will help alleviate the feeling of loneliness & isolation.
Have you spotted the wildflower verges alongside the cut grass areas in
#Elmbridge
? They aim to increase bio-diversity & add a touch of colour to our lovely green spaces
#LoveElmbridge
If you spot this tree in Churchfields Rec
#Weybridge
& wonder why we left it looking like a totem 😊… Although it is dead, we have decided to let it break down naturally to create habitats for insects & invertebrates as it is located near the allotments.
Works are nearly finished on
@XcelSportsHub
play area Waterside Drive Meadow
#Walton
. Children & families are invited to come & open it on 31 May 11am & plant wildflower areas to make it a fun enjoyable place to visit! Look forward to seeing you there!
#Loveplay
#LoveElmbridge
Many thanks
@AshleySchoolUK
& everyone who came along to help us plant 306 young trees on open space next to
@XcelSportsHub
last Sat. What a great addition to increase site’s biodiversity & reduce carbon footprint
Check out the new inclusive hockey club
@surbitonHC
in partnership with
@AccessSport
providing a fun way for everyone to have a go at
#Hockey
in relaxed & friendly environment
One of the most dispiriting things to see is litter strewn arounds green spaces. Why do it? We are lucky to have beautiful open spaces locally. Don’t spoil them by littering.
#stoplitter
#lovewhereyoulive
We’ve launched a 1yr pilot scheme to manage moorings on land adjacent to River Thames (Cigarette Island, Ditton Reach, Albany Reach) to prevent long term mooring. 24h leisure mooring is free but after that a daily charge applies. More info
The Mayor of Elmbridge officially opened the
#BrooklandsCommunityPark
natural play area in
#Weybridge
this morning. It was designed & developed in consultation with residents & children. We hope children spend many happy hours there!
#thrivingelmbridge
Our parks are for everyone to enjoy. Please be considerate & respectful towards others. Take any rubbish home or dispose of it in the nearest bin
#LoveYourParks
#LoveElmbridge
Thank you to the 40 good causes who joined us last night to hear more about the Elmbridge Community Lottery. Our website is now live . Apply now to benefit from this new funding stream.
@Weybridge_MVC
@Elmbridgelotto
#ThrivingElmbridge
We are making an urgent appeal to landlords to help house Afghans who have supported the UK in Afghanistan. Do you have a suitable property? Find out more and get in touch:
Over the next few months we are throwing a spotlight on why we love Elmbridge. Look out for the
#LoveElmbridge
and send us your photos of your favourite parts of Elmbridge
Our parks are still busy & while everybody is out & about enjoying parks & open spaces, bins are filling up quickly. If you spot an overflowing bin, please scan the QR code on the side of the bin to report it. If we know the exact location, we can respond more quickly.
Planting of the new cherry trees to restore
#Cobham
Avenue of Remembrance has now been completed! We can’t wait to see them flower in spring! A big thank you to all the community groups who have worked in partnership with us on this project!
It’s a YES vote for the Walton-on-Thames BID! Businesses in Walton have backed proposals to form a Business Improvement District (BID) in the town centre that will deliver approx. £1million of new investment over the next 5 years.
#BackingOurHighStreets
Our contractors are struggling to keep up with their normal bin collection routine on open spaces because of staff shortage. Please can you help us by taking your litter home if you picnic or spend time outdoors? Thanks.
Would you rather spend time in beautiful & welcoming spaces free of litter? Show us you care about your local open spaces by taking your litter home
#loveelmbridge
#loveyourparks
#stoplitter
Our contractors are struggling to keep up with their normal bin collection routine on open spaces because of staff shortage. Please can you help us by taking your litter home if you picnic or spend time outdoors? Thanks.
Thank you for all the volunteers and support we have received for the Meal on Wheels service. At this moment we have enough volunteers to support the service. Should this situation change we will be promoting this again.
A big thank you to
#ThamesDitton
@coopuk
for donating £3000 worth of food to our Community Support Services Team, who will be sending it out with our Meals on Wheels and welfare packages for vulnerable residents.
If you live or visit
#ThamesDitton
, this house must be a very familiar sight. It was once inhabited by Cesar Picton, a former slave, who led a remarkable life. Find out more by visiting
#ElmbridgeMuseum
latest online exhibition or display
@WaltonLibrary
Are you coming along to our community tree planting event in partnership with
@Weybrideinbloom
@WeybridgeSurrey
this Saturday? We hope to see you there.
Calling out all local artists to submit one piece of their work to feature at
#ElmbridgeMovingArt
exhibition this summer
@riverhousebarn
#walton
. Don’t miss chance for your work to be seen at Robert Phillips’ popular gallery
At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them. Please follow the link here to see information and events happening in Elmbridge this Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday:
Rain did not dampen
#ThamesDitton
In Bloom group’s mood yesterday! They were planning for sunnier days by planting spring bulbs with ElmbridgeBC Green Spaces Team &
@SW_Railway
staff at the station. Great work!
Thank you to every business and individual who has donated PPE for vital frontline staff across
#Surrey
. We have received over 37, 000 items and are very grateful to you all. We still need more PPE - if you can help, please email ppe.donations
@surreycc
.gov.uk.
Have you downloaded our explorers’ sheet yet? Try your hand at pond dipping tomorrow from 2.30pm to 4pm. Chequers Pond, West End
#Esher
#ElvisTheElmbridgeEagle
We all enjoy picnicking or sharing drinks with friends in parks but please show some consideration for the environment. When your picnic is finished, please bag your litter & take it home
#loveyourparks
Thank you for all the volunteers and support we have received for the Meal on Wheels service. At this moment we have enough volunteers to support the service. Should this situation change we will be promoting this again.
Have you spotted these Stay Smart Stay Apart signs in
#Elmbridge
? Remember to try to keep your 2m distance and follow social distancing guidelines when out and about.
#loveelmbridge
Have you seen the fabulous flower baskets planted by
#ThamesDitton
in Bloom and
@SW_Railway
staff at Thames Ditton Station earlier this year? Lovely way to start and finish commute into town!
We have installed recycling banks at our Mayfield Road
#Hersham
and Heath South
#Weybridge
car parks. These banks accept tetrapak cartons. Please continue to follow guidelines and only use these banks if you live local. Once restrictions lift, they will be available to all.
From January 2020, all 100% electric vehicles with zero emissions will be entitled to free car parking at all times in all council car parks. Find out more at
#ClimateEmergency
#CleanAir
Yesterday
#ElmbridgeMuseum
welcomed Dr Maslin
@spmaslin
of
Portable Antiquities Scheme who delivered a special new object for the
collection: the fragment of a medieval brooch found in Cobham & Downside. Grateful thanks
@findsorguk
for coordinating this generous donation.
To support the community and local retailers providing essential products, we will be taking its lead from Government and not enforcing any breaches in planning conditions related to out of hours deliveries. Further information on the Government’s advice:
Elmbridge has declared a climate emergency and we are committed to reducing single use plastic, improving air quality and managing our woodlands and countryside.
#ThrivingElmbridge
If you think you saw goats on
#Esher
common, you were not dreaming! They are part of a trial grazing project we are working on with
@SurreyWT
Our countryside team is looking for goat lookers to help keep an eye of them. Please call 01372 474 579 if interested
#LoveElmbridge
Time is running out to apply to the community planting fund. Don’t miss your chance to stamp your mark on your local neighbourhood by making it greener & brighter for everyone to enjoy
#thrivingelmbridge
#greenerelmbridge
#lovewhereyoulive
Although play areas & green gyms are now closed, we have had reports of visitors still using them. We urge you to follow government guidance to keep away to ensure your children’s & your own safety. If the area is taped, it means it is out of bounds for our own protection.
Fancy some Indian street food this weekend? Why not give
@raysindian
a visit at the Elmbridge food festival 2019. They will be joining us in the beautiful gardens of
@Painshill
on Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 5pm. Entry is FREE!
#Elmbridgefoodfestival
1/2 We know many of you have stayed up to date with the
@SurreyPolice
case on illegally cut down trees in Elmbridge. We’re committed to replacing as many as is practical, but you can read our next steps and progress here: