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
Annual Parish Meeting, 3rd April 2025
Shere Parish Council Three Year Tenders
Shere Parish Council has a duty to seek tenders once every three years for work carried out on a regular basis in the Parish. Anyone willing to quote for the following contracts should submit a quotation to the Parish Council at Tanyard Hall 30 Station Road, Gomshall GU5 9LF, ensuring that the conditions stated in the relevant document below, are adhered to.
Closing date for tenders is 12 Noon on 19th May 2025. These must be sent to the above address in a sealed envelope with the name of the contract you are submitting a tender for, printed in the top left-hand corner of the envelope. This is very important as the envelopes will all be opened at the same time after the deadline.
Please click on the tenders below for the details:
Old Fire Station Public Toilets Cleaning
Grass Cutting and Larger Contracts
If you have any questions please contact the Clerk by email – clerk@nullshereparishcouncil.gov.uk
Part Pedestrianisation of The Square, Shere
The Part Pedestrianisation of The Square by Surrey County Council (SCC) is going ahead on the 3rd March and the road will be closed from Friday 28th February for approximately 11 days. This is a temporary order and there will be an opportunity to give feedback before the decision whether to make it permanent will be made by SCC after 6 months.
To give feedback use their online form by clicking the following link:
https://www.surreysays.co.uk/environment-and-infrastructure/the-square-shere-prohibition-of-vehicles/
Or by writing to Traffic Regulation Orders Team/Planning and Placemaking, Hazel House, Merrow Lane, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7BQ, by 28 August 2025.
The Square, Shere Prohibition of Motor Vehicles ETRO 2025 Press Notice
The Square, Shere Experimental Prohibition of Motor Vehicles Order 2025 – signed
Statement of reasons for ETRO – Shere
PC1314-P-04B ETRO – A3
OBJECTION TO TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS
Planning Meeting 6th March 2025
Council Meeting, 6th March 2025
General Purposes Meeting, 13th February 2025
Planning Meeting 11th February 2025
Council Meeting, 11th February 2025
Holmbury St Mary Parking Area
Shere Parish Council is improving the parking area opposite the garage in Holmbury St Mary.The area will be cleared of mud, a new sub base created with planings on top to level up to the road. This will make the are much easier to park on for all residents.The work is due to take place during the week begining 10th February 2025 – there will be no parking while the work is being carried out. Our aim is to create a welcoming environment that not only serves the practical needs of our community but also reflects the beauty of Holmbury St Mary. Stay tuned for more updates as we work towards making our village a better place for everyone.
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: