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
Council Meeting, 2nd September 2025
Planning Meeting 2nd September 2025
Drop-in Centre
Welcome to our Drop-In Centre at Tanyard Hall
We are open every Monday & Thursday, £2 for coffee and cake from 10.30am – 12.30pm and welcome adults of any age to join us.
Planning Meeting 7th August 2025
Skate Ramp Survey
Shere Skate Ramp – Your views matter!
We’d love to know — is the skate ramp on Shere Recreation Ground being used? Whether you’re a regular rider, an occasional user, or just pass by and see others using it — your feedback is really helpful. We’re reviewing local facilities and want to make sure they’re meeting the community’s needs.
Consultation ends 9am Monday 25th August 2025
Click here to complete the survey
Vacancy for Part-time Assistant Clerk – (Job Share)
(14 hours per week, mix of office based (Gomshall) & remote with flexible hours. To include a Friday morning)
The Parish Council seeks an enthusiastic, organised and diplomatic person to work in the Parish Office, alongside the Parish Clerk and existing Assistant Clerk. Suitable candidates will have a successful track record in responsible administrative roles. Experience of dealing with the public, meetings, administration and a keen eye for detail are essential. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
The job offers varied and interesting work and the opportunity to develop a range of skills and take on additional responsibilities. You will work at the heart of the community and make a positive difference to resident’s lives.
We are a friendly and supportive team. We offer flexible working – office based/remote and take a constructive approach to covering school holidays/caring responsibilities.
The salary will be in the range of £14 – £16 per hour (dependant on experience)
Job Description
Person Specification
For further information or an informal chat about this role, please contact the Shere Parish Council Clerk, Suzanne Hoyland:
Email: clerk@nullshereparishcouncil.gov.uk or Telephone: 01483 203431
Applications should be made in writing, including your curriculum vitae, and emailed to clerk@nullshereparishcouncil.gov.uk or, posted to: Shere Parish Council, Tanyard Hall, 30 Station Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9LF
Closing date: 9am Monday 11th August 2025
Interviews: August 2025
Start Date: Mid-End August preferable (Early September would be considered)
Planning Meeting, 10th July 2025
Council Meeting, 10th July 2025
North Downs Rail Line and Level Crossings Closures
Upcoming Railway Improvement Work: Level Crossing Upgrades – North Downs Resignalling Project
Level Crossing Closures Sunday 14 to Sunday 28 September 2025, to complete the upgrades of Burrows Lane Level Crossing, Brook Level Crossing, Chilworth Level Crossing and Tangley Level Crossing, between Shalford and Gomshall, as part of the North Downs Line re-signalling project.
| Location | Address | Closure Dates | Type of Closure |
| Burrows Lane Level Crossing | Queen St, Gomshall, Guildford GU5 9LR | 00:00 Sunday 14 to 06:00 Sunday 28 September 2025 | Full closure |
| Brook Lane Level Crossing | Brook, New Road, Albury, Guildford GU5 9DJ | 00:00 Sunday 14 to 06:00 Sunday 28 September 2025 | Full closure |
| Chilworth Level Crossing | Sampleoak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8QN | 00:00 Sunday 14 to 06:00 Sunday 28 September 2025 | Full closure |
| Tangley Level Crossing | A248, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8NE | 23:00 Saturday 13 to 06:00 Monday 15 September 2025 | Full closure |
| Tangley Level Crossing | A248, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8NE | 06:00 – 22:00 daily Monday 15 September to Sunday 28 September 2025 |
Half Closure |
| Tangley Level Crossing | A248, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8NE | 22:00 – 06:00 nightly Monday 15 September to Sunday 28 September 2025 |
Full closure |
Once completed, the following changes will be in place at the level crossings as detailed in the table below:
| Level crossing | Changes |
| Tangley (A248, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8NE) |
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| Chilworth
(Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8QN) |
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| Brook
New Road, Albury, Guildford GU5 9DJ |
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| Burrows Lane Queen Street, Gomshall, Guildford GU5 9QE |
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Guildford and Reigate line closure – Sunday 14 and Saturday 27 September 2025
To complete these works, the line between Guildford and Reigate will be closed between Sunday 14 and Saturday 27 September 2025. Please check before you travel – https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Replacement buses
During this period, buses will replace trains as follows:
- Sunday 14 September – Aldershot to Guildford – Guildford to Gatwick Airport
- Monday 15 to Saturday 27 September – Guildford to Gatwick Airport
A fast bus from Guildford to Gatwick will run, as well as a stopping service.
Community drop-in meeting
There is a community drop-in session where their project team will be available to answer any questions you may have about the upcoming work and the changes detailed above. This will take place on:
- Monday 18 August 2025 from 18.00 to 20.00 at Chilworth Village Hall (New Road, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8LZ),
If would like more information about their work, please visit https://www.networkrail.co.uk/NorthDownsLine.