Latest News Summary

Latest News Summary

February 2024


Elmbridge Borough Council – New Local Plan

The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has appointed Christa Masters MA (Hons)
FRTPI, to hold an independent examination of Elmbridge’s submission Local Plan stage 1 on Tuesday 27th
February, 10.00am at the Civic Centre. This is a session on Legal Compliance and Procedural Requirements
(including Duty to Cooperate).


Village Green Application – One Tree Hill and Stokes Field Nature Reserve

The Village Green (VG) application was heard at a Public Inquiry (24th – 28th April & 21st July) and we
continue to wait for the Inspector’s report to be published. The report will go to Surrey County Council
committee for a decision on how and where VG designation will be granted.

 


2023 LDRA Annual Subscriptions

2023 annual subs are due and will follow the same approach as previous years (i.e – online payments and
cheques for those who do not use online banking) – to be sent to The Treasurer’s address below.

We continue suggest £3.00 or more per household and bank details remain the same:

The Treasurer,
7 Chalcott Gardens
KT6 5HJ

Bank details remain the same:

Sort Code: 20 – 46 – 73
Account Number: 3350 6282
Payment Reference: <<Your road name>>


George Evelyn Pub/The Plough & Harrow

The George Evelyn Pub has been taken over by the Heartwood Inns Group, and following major renovations
has become The Plough & Harrow.  The pub and restaurant re-opened on 5th December 2023, with the investment seen as a great boost for Long Ditton.

Blocked Drain at Junction of Sugden Road and Rectory Lane

The drain has finally been unblocked by Surrey County Council (SCC), thanks to the pressure applied from the LDRA and the efforts of our SCC Councillors, Nick Darby and resident, Mark Sugden.


LDRA Autumn Public Meeting

The LDRA Autumn Public Meeting was held at the Long Ditton Village Hall on 29th November, where all
residents were invited. Everyone had the chance to meet both our Elmbridge Borough Council (EBC) and Surrey County Council Councillors and discussed local issues.

LDRA Committee

We are seeking new volunteers so if you are interested in a position on the LDRA committee, please contact
Mark Herbert or Paul Bartlett.

LDRA on Facebook

The LDRA Facebook page continues to grow in popularity and has over 2,300 members. It is a great source
of local information. You can join by searching FB for ‘Long Ditton Residents Association’ and requesting
membership. Please read and agree to the FB page rules to be accepted.


Monthly LDRA Committee Meetings

The LDRA continues to hold monthly committee meetings in the Long Ditton Community Hall, behind Saint
Mary’s Church.  All residents are welcome to attend, especially if they have an issue to raise.
The meetings start at 8.00pm, on the first Wednesday in the month, except May, August and November.


Local Police

All incidents of anti-social behaviour should be reported to Surrey Police (ring 101 or online www.surrey.police.uk.  The LDRA is working with the local Police team, so please feel free to keep us informed too. Information on Police matters can be viewed on The Dittons & Hinchley Wood Police


Help us to help you!

In addition to Facebook and our website, we would like to use e-mail to keep you informed. If you would like to be on our e-mailing list please send your:   full nameyour road and e-mail address to:
mark.herbert@longditton.org.

All personal information supplied will beused in accordance with GDPR, strictly by the LDRA Officers only and not made public.  All recipients are e-mailed using Blind carbon copy (Bcc).