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.

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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:

Become a Parish Councillor

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.

 

 

 

Upcoming line closure between Guildford and Gatwick Airport from Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 February 2025

Line closure between Guildford and Gatwick Airport from Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 February 2025
Buses will be replacing trains between Guildford to Gatwick Airport, to allow our engineers to complete a number of critical upgrades on the North Downs Line.
What you need to know:
Rail replacement buses will be running from Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 February between:
• Guildford and Redhill stopping at all stations
• Guildford and Gatwick Airport running direct
Southern and Thameslink trains to and from London, Reigate, Redhill and Gatwick Airport are not affected by these works and will continue to operate.
Engineers will be laying new wheel timbers – the blocks that carry tracks over bridges – on the railway bridge over the River Wey, to the south of Guildford. Teams will also be stabilising one of the cuttings that borders the railway in Gomshall to reduce the risk of landslips that lead to lengthy line closures, as well as modernising the signalling in the area, including the renewal of four level crossings (Brook, Burrows, Chilworth and Tangley).
They have set up a dedicated webpage at https://www.networkrail.co.uk/NorthDownsLine which will be regularly updated as the work progresses.
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