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:
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.
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, Renewal of Tracks and Embankment Improvements
Please read below for level crossing closures from January to February – these are subject to changes.