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2023 Local Elections – New Voter ID Requirement

The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections.
This new requirement will apply for the first time at the local elections taking place in some areas of England on Thursday 4 May 2023.

The Electoral Commission have produced official guides, you can find these below:

opens in a new windowVoter ID – Everything You Need To Knowopens PDF file
opens in a new windowVoter ID – Information for Older Peopleopens PDF file

New Proposed Speed Limits

Surrey County Council (SCC) are introducing new speed limits around the parish this financial year, replacing unsuitable 60mph limits with 20mph.

Click here for details of the exisiting and proposed changes to the speed limitsopens PDF file
Data on speeds in the parish was collected earlier this year by SCC and can be found hereopens PDF file

Emergency Planning – Be Prepared

Here is some information on how you can be prepared for an emergency whether that is a power cut, flood or any emergency that could impact your daily life –
Click on each link below for more information.  Make sure your neighbours, friends and families are prepared!

Surrey Prepared – opens in a new windowWork together to plan prepare and help to prevent emergenciesopens PDF file
Surrey Prepared – opens in a new windowIn case of emergency, template to complete with important telephone numbers and contactsopens PDF file
Surrey prepared – opens in a new windowFind and sign up to a Priority Services Registeropens PDF file
opens in a new windowFlooding Risk – Be Prepared opens PDF file

Peaslake Farm Fields

After reveiwing bids from Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT) and Friends of the Hurtwood (FoTH), Shere Parish Council has agreed
to enter into an agreement with FoTH to manage the fields on a long lease.
The bid included a flood mamangement scheme to slow water down at times of heavy rainfall, a committment to increase biodiversity, utilising grazing and allowing
parking for Peaslake Village Fair.
The council is looking forward to working with FoTH. View the bid by clicking below:

FoTH bid for Peaslake Farm Fields opens PDF file

Shere Public Consultation

Thank you for completing the Shere Parking, Traffic and The Square Public Consultation opens PDF file
We received a total of 163 responses from both the 320 sent and some from outside the village of Shere who also replied.
The replies from the other villages have been collated separately and will also be considered.
There was overwhelming support for charging in the car park and a more mixed response to some of the other suggestions. Below are the results (click on each):
Raw Dataopens EXCEL file
Graphsopens PDF file
Comments & Suggestionsopens PDF file
All the comments and letters received will be fully reviewed by the council and a plan to move forward will be proposed.
There will be further chances to have your say and ultimately road issues will need to have the approval of Surrey County Council.

The Parish Council would like to move ahead with charging visitors for parking in the car park.  The council recognises that there are issues to address before this goes ahead,
including permission from the freeholder of the land.  Below are FAQs to start to address any concerns residents may have:

Draft Car park charging FAQsopens PDF file

Shere Parish Council Draft Strategic 5-Year Plan 2022 – 2027opens PDF file

Shere Parish Council’s Strategic Plan is being created to identify, consult, and implement the vision, key objectives and direction of the council
on behalf of the villages, over the next five years.
This draft document distinguishes the difference between the ongoing activities of running the parish council and with making changes to the parish
i.e., how the parish council, in consultation with the residents, would like to make improvements for the community and environment over the next five years.
This is a draft document and will be reviewed and updated as projects progress and new suggestions are incorporated.
If you would like to get involved or make suggestions, please contact one of your councillors or the office clerk@nullshereparishcouncil.gov.ukcreate new email

Tanyard Hall Drop-in Mornings

The Drop In Centre is now fully open on Monday and Thursday mornings between 10.30am and 12.30pm.. Our regular agenda includes guest speakers, Movie Monday’s at Shere Village Hall, occasional outings and a hot meal each month. We are always open for coffee, cake and a chat.  Come along and join in the conversation. We look forward to seeing you there.  Click on the link above for  more information about this month’s activities.

Become a Councillor – support your community!

The next full council elections take place May 2023

To find out more about getting involved and helping your community go to our Become a Councillor page

Coronavirus – Covid-19 

Please opens in a new windowCLICK HERE for the latest Government guidance

Please opens in a new windowCLICK HERE to view the Shere Surgery Website, for local information 

CLICK HERE for community advice and support opens PDF file

Please be aware of scammers, no one should be asking to enter your house, volunteers from the parish council should be showing their identification.
Call the police on 101 if you have any concerns.