Surrey County Council (SCC) has approved to set aside the objections raised during the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order – Pedestrianising the Square. This means that the trial has been made permanent.

SCC received a total of 208 responses to the consultation and explained ‘Each submission was carefully reviewed and analysed. While many respondents expressed support for the pedestrianisation scheme in principle, their objections were based on a range of concerns, including:

• Increased attraction of visitors and cyclists to the area
• Dislike of the original planters
• Opposition to the cycle parking facilities
• Concerns about noise from pub customers and evening gatherings at Hilly’s
• Objection to the double yellow line (DY) scheme

Of the 208 responses, 3 were submitted in relation to a different scheme (20mph speed limit), and 4 respondents misunderstood the proposal, believing it involved the closure of Church Lane or Shere Lane.
116 people stated that they lived in Shere, 88 living outside of Shere and 5 people didn’t provide an address.
At first glance, the consultation results showed 94 responses in support of the scheme and 93 against. However, further analysis revealed that of the 93 objections, 46 respondents expressed support for the pedestrianisation element itself, but objected on other grounds mentioned above. With this analysis I can confirm that:

• Those in favour of the scheme (Pedestrianisation)  but objected on other grounds – 139
• Those objecting to the whole scheme including pedestrianisation – 62
• Those misunderstanding the scheme / commented on the wrong scheme – 7′

• • • For more information on the consultation responses, please click here

Councillor R Findlay carried out a community consultation regarding traffic safety in Holmbury St Mary. The following report was compiled and reviewed by both Shere Parish Council and Surrey County Council.

Traffic Safety Consultation Report

A site meeting took place on the 7th November 2025 with Parish Councillors, Surrey County Council (SCC) Highways, SCC Councillor B Hughes and members of the speed watch team. More information will be posted as soon as we receive feedback from SCC.

Shere Surgery is embarking on an exciting project to provide a new wing, housing four new consulting rooms.

Shere Parish Council is very supportive of the project which will benefit the whole community and has therefore pledged £10,000.

If you would also like to support the project either directly or via fundraising please contact Shere Surgery or SALV

English Rural Housing is currently in discussions with a potential contractor about a proposed development of 10 affordable homes at Peaslake Farmyard. The scheme would comprise four one-bedroom, four two-bedroom, and two three-bedroom dwellings. While there is no formal agreement between the Parish Council and English Rural at this stage, the Council will keep residents informed as discussions progress.