Village of the Year Competition New steps in the village…… Headley will be entering the Village of the Year competition this year….. There are a number of categories in the competition so let's keep our fingers crossed! The entry is likely to be co- ordinated by the Parish Council, so wish us luck, and we will keep you advised of progress………

We need your suggestions……

Steps have now been built between the village Lots of things are happening, but we need hall car park and the Cock Inn. No more your ideas and suggestions on how and walking out in the road or scrambling up the what to improve in your Parish. Anything from play equipment, to litter bins, to bank to the pub! A light, activated by planting daffodils. movement has also been installed, so you can even use the steps in the dark. Let us have your ideas and views…. Our thanks to the Headley Village Hall Committee who shared the cost of the HEADLEY'S WEBSITE steps with the Parish Council. Have you ever visited Headley's website? Do you know your Parish You'll find lots of local information, with links to the Parish Council and all other Headley Councillors?… activities. George Nixon (Chairman): 362150 Give it a try: www.headleysurrey.org.uk Peter Denyer (Vice Chairman): 377377 Tessa Bridges: 377265 DON'T GET FLASHED AT!! Helen Hills: 377385 Hamish Stewart: 378468 Tim Pearce: 377556 John Lloyd-Williams: 378848 (there will be some changes after the May elections)

Parish Clerk: Gill Riggs: 12 Redcote Place Pixham Lane

Dorking RH4 1PE 01306 882002 The vehicle-activated sign is now operational Email: [email protected] in Headley ….. (as if you hadn't noticed)! POLICE PRESENCE….. It will be moved between three positions, PC Dom Loraine and PCSO Kevin Bolden are working to and will display two alternating messages. ensure our safety and security in Headley. They will often be seen patrolling the area, so please feel free Hopefully the sign will deter motorists from to talk to them about any concerns. speeding along Headley Heath Road and They will also be attending the Annual Village Meeting so come along and say hello! Church Lane. VILLAGE DAY The cost of the sign was borne equally A village day will be taking place on Saturday 14th between the Parish Council, Headley Heath July - organised by the Headley Social Events Riders Association, and County Committee. There will be a fete with side-shows, Council. including a dog show, flower show etc. and a dance in the evening. Further details will appear on the noticeboards and on Please help to keep our village safe… the website

Headley Parish Council Spring 2007

Affordable Housing HEADLEY PARISH PLAN

Phase two?…

Your Parish Council is looking into the The Parish Plan is now complete, and hopefully possibility of a second phase Affordable Housing Scheme for Headley. everyone in Headley will have received their copy. The Plan was all about identifying what the people of So where are we at? Headley would like to see happening in their village. Already, several groups have been formed as a result

We are working with a Housing Association to of the Plan, and further activities are in the pipeline. establish whether there is a need within the Many of the initiatives identified fell to the Parish village for more Affordable Housing. The next Council to carry out, or investigate, and these stage will be to conduct a survey, (like the one included:- conducted in 2001), to establish whether a Introducing mains gas; improvements to Broadband; need still exists. If it does, we will then work Affordable Housing; road safety & traffic calming with the Housing Association to identify measures; improve recycling facilities; improve the suitable land, and at that stage Parish Council's visibility & availability; twice-yearly

District Council planners will become clean up day…… and many others. involved.

T he Parish Plan is an ongoing way of ensuring that we We would only proceed if there is general keep up to date with the needs of the village. support from the community. We are working hard on these initiatives, and will

It is early stages, but we will keep you keep doing our bit. informed of progress through the Newsletter, We hope that you notice a difference! and of course at Parish Council meetings.

ANNUAL VILLAGE MEETING

The Annual Meeting of the Village will be held on Parish Council meetings 2007 th Thursday 17 May at 7.30 in the village hall. (7.30 p.m. Headley Village Hall)

Groups and organisations will be there to let us know what they have been doing throughout the st th year, so please come and join us - and meet other Monday 21 May Monday 30 July th th local people. Monday 24 September Monday 26 November

There will also be drinks and nibbles!