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++++ News from your Hersham Conservative Councillors: February 2020 ++++ The Hersham News Edited by Paul Wood | www.esherwalton.com | Local issues, local action, local Conservatives News in Brief Hersham’s new local champion ersham resident, Paul money is also a key concern. Wood, has been selected “Our local services are provided Has your Conservative in part by Elmbridge Borough and candidate in the upcoming Elm- in part by Surrey County. It may n THE launch of ‘Love bridge Borough Council (EBC) not be the most efficient way of -or Hersham’ took place on 30 elections on 7 May 2020. ganising things but it is the system January with a large and Paul has already been out and we have to work with, at least for enthusiastic attendance. about in Hersham, knocking on the time being. Organised by the three church- doors and seeking your views “We understand residents are es in Hersham – St Peter’s, the through a survey: he is most grate- not interested in which council is Baptists in Arch Road and All ful for the feedback received so responsible for a problem, they just Saints Catholic Church, this ex- far. Paul has been talking to The want it sorted. And so do I! citing project aims to encourage Hersham News about himself, That’s why your Conservative residents to become involved, his priorities and plans should he Hersham councillors operate as a possibly within a group, to un- become a Councillor. “One Team” in providing a joined- dertake a series of community He says: “My objective is quite up service to residents. action projects. simply to do as much as I can “Whatever your concern, and with These could be litter picking, to ensure that local services are whomever you raise it, we will do painting community spaces, responsive to Hersham’s needs - our best to bring positive resolution gardening for the elderly, put- the responses from my residents’ whether an EBC or SCC responsi- ting on coffee mornings. There’s survey have been invaluable. resources executive in complex which are important to residents, bility, or even needs our MP to be (almost!) no limit to what we “Since retiring from full-time international businesses has enabled such as the refurbishment of the involved. can do to Love Hersham! work three years ago, I have been me to develop the skills to man- Village Hall, and ensuring that our In the months ahead, I’m look- A similar initiative has worked active in supporting our excellent age difficult situations and to work local environment is cared for and ing forward to meeting as many very well in Molesey over the local councillors, Mary Sheldon effectively with people to find remains a place we can all enjoy. residents as possible and on 7 May, last two years and has really and Ruth Mitchell at EBC and John solutions. “Seeking ways to make services with your support, I hope to join the enhanced the community spirit O’Reilly at Surrey County Council. “If elected, my priority would more efficient and cost-effective so team with Mary, Ruth and John and of the town. “My experience as a senior human be to pursue actively those issues that you get more value for your work for everybody in Hersham”. The Hersham project runs from 26 February to Sunday 5 April, with a final celebration New homes Action to address in the afternoon. Who knows, if carbon footprint we exceed the high expectations taking shape the love may extend throughout LAST July, Elmbridge the year! PHASE two of the large Bewley Borough Council declared For more information see Homes development in Hersham a climate emergency www.lovehersham.co.uk or Road is moving at pace. and pledged to make the email [email protected]. Cllr Mary Sheldon and her organisation carbon neutral husband John were recently by 2030. n GOOD news – finally the invited to visit their show home In January the council work is starting in February and marketing suite to look at recruited a carbon reduction and on the refurbishment of the their collection of one, two, sustainability officer for a two- Hersham Village Hall. This three and four bedroom homes, year term to work on this project should take five months with including apartments and three- and help progress a number re-opening in the summer. storey townhouses. of sustainability projects, e.g. Mary and John, together with single use plastics. n RESIDENTS have been Paul Wood, met Peter Coutts, In addition, the specialist asking for an update on our Bewley Homes Site Manager Carbon Trust has conducted a bus stop shelters in the village. and viewed the impressive show baseline audit of the council’s The one outside Costa’s has home. A further 200 homes are carbon emissions from its been replaced but one pane due for completion by the end of buildings and operations. Their of glass was immediately 2022, and The Boulevard – the final report is expected this smashed! Fortunately, new main access road to Elizabeth spring but their interim findings Perspex sides have just been Park, Jubilee Meadows and and machinery on their way to the we are deeply disappointed that, were released to councillors and installed. Three Rivers Academy, will open new housing development, Felcott despite having received millions officers last month. The shelter in Molesey Road towards the end of this year. Road needs a full reconstruction of pounds from the development, Key findings indicated outside Air Products has been Mary told The Hersham News, not just a resurfacing. Elmbridge Borough Council that total CO2 or equivalent re-sited but is still without seats “We were amazed at the speed of In a joint statement to The at present isn’t prepared to emissions were around 6373 and other equipment, while the development: it really is taking Hersham News, Cllrs Mary contribute a single penny towards tons in 18/19 (about average for another, also in Molesey Road shape now and will soon be home Sheldon, Ruth Mitchell, John this happening. borough councils). (outside Number 60), has been to many new Hersham residents”. O’Reilly and Conservative “We will continue pressing However, the Xcel Leisure broken twice despite our asking candidate for Hersham Paul them, Surrey County Council and Centre alone accounts for for Perspex sides not glass.We n Battered beyond endurance Wood, said, “Restitution of Bewley Homes to all step up to around 1,000 tons and our await a further replacement. from the years of massive lorries Felcott Road must happen and the plate and get this done.” leased buildings around 3,900 tons. Once the baseline audit is complete the Carbon Trust Hope for pothole-ridden road will assist the Council in the AS THE Hersham News is development of a carbon being delivered, the dread- reduction strategy and action ful stretch of the Hersham plan. This is expected in the Road from the mini- last quarter of 2019/20 with roundabout at West Grove an opportunity for some initial through to Beech Close will actions in 2020/21. be fully resurfaced. Cllr Ruth Mitchell commented, This will commence on “What do Hersham residents 10 February and will take think? Combating climate around two weeks. During change is a high priority this period, the road will but there will inevitably be be closed from 8pm to 6am implications for our services, except weekends. buildings and the cost of Hersham’s county council- facing was finally agreed in providing them. And changing lor, John O’Reilly comment- December and that the work behaviour too. Striking the right ed, “Although long overdue, itself will take place within balance will be a big challenge I am pleased that the resur- weeks of that decision”. for all of us”. Never forget, your Hersham Conservative Team of Ruth, Mary, Paul and John is always here for you. Please contact us if you have any problems or concerns relating to Hersham, particularly regarding Elmbridge Borough and Surrey County Councils - we’ll do our best to help. And don’t forget to take our Residents Survey when it arrives. CONTACT US: John O’Reilly, 01932 253090; Mary Sheldon, 01372 467812; Ruth Mitchell, 01932 220557; Paul Wood, 07753 980357 Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] County News SURREY County Council Putting police back on our streets (SCC) is consulting on the fu- HARLIE Chirico is run- triggers for criminal behaviour. She ture of Universal Open Access ning to be the next Surrey was also a Conservative councillor Youth Work, which could im- Police and Crime Com- in Merton Borough for four years, pact on our excellent Hersham C missioner (PCC) with a com- giving her valuable experience. Youth Centre in Arch Road mitment to increasing the police She wants to ensure that more po- - one of the most successful in presence in our borough. lice are on duty at times of highest the entire county. An experienced criminal lawyer, pressure, such as Saturday nights - Open five nights a week plus she has worked for the Crown Pros- and that burglary victims are visited Saturday afternoon, attendance ecution Service and managed teams by Surrey Police on the same day to by young people is regularly 20 of solicitors, including at Kingston capture vital forensic evidence. or more on an evening. Crown Court. She wants to protect vulnerable Cllr Mary Sheldon, who chairs If elected in May, her priority will young people from being groomed the centre’s trustees told The be to secure Surrey’s fair share of by drugs gangs, and work with Hersham News, “We have such the 20,000 extra police that Boris who their neighbourhood officers Charlie grew up in Melton Mow- local MPs to improve government a wonderful resource with many Johnson has promised, catching are.