Welcome to the Shere Parish Council website…
The civil Parish of Shere is the largest in area in the Borough of Guildford, Surrey. The Parish lies in the Green Belt, the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and an Area of Great Landscape Value. It also includes three Conservation Areas (parts of the villages of Holmbury St. Mary, Peaslake and Shere). The total population is approximately 3,500. Shere Parish Council serves the four villages of Gomshall, Holmbury St. Mary, Peaslake and Shere and also a large part of Abinger Hammer (excluding the village centre). For a brief introduction to each of the communities, please click on the appropriate image below.
News
Holmbury St Mary Councillor Vacancy
No election has been called to fill the councillor vacancy for Holmbury St Mary. The council can therefore co-opt an applicant onto the council.
Please click here for the council co-option policy and application form.
Please return your completed application to clerk@nullshereparishcouncil.gov.uk by Wednesday 5th February, you will then be invited to say a few words (maximum 5 minutes) at the 11th February 2025 full council meeting and if appointed you will take your seat straight away.
To find out more about becoming a councillor, please click below or email the Clerk clerk@nullshereparishcouncil.gov.uk:
Parish Magazine Reports 2025
Upcoming line closure between Guildford and Gatwick Airport from Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 February 2025
Planning Meeting 6.30 pm, 9th January 2025
Council Meeting, 9th January 2025
North Downs Line Signalling Upgrade
Please read the following link for level crossing closures from December to April – these are subject to changes.
Planning Meeting 10th December 2024
Guildford Borough Council Waste Collection Dates
Guildford Borough Council are no longer printing the waste collection information and sending to each house. Please click below to find out your collection day and what type of waste is collected each week:
Pursers Lea Flat to Rent – English Rural
A One Bedroom first floor flat is available to rent in Pursers Lea Peaslake. You must be registered on the Guildford Borough Council Housing Register and have a connection to Peaslake or the surrounding area – please see the poster below if you are interested. Deadline 9th December 2024.
Holmbury St Mary Election Result
The results of the Holmbury St Mary election held on 14th November 2024 have been officially declared.