June 2025
Elmbridge Borough Council – New Local Plan
EBC officially withdrew the Local Plan in February and has worked on a Local Development Scheme (LDS). An LDS is a project plan outlining the timetable and scope for producing local development documents, which are part of the local plan. It sets out how EBC will develop its local planning strategy and policies.
More up-to-date information is available on the EBC website: https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/local-plan-examination/
Overgrown Verges, Gutters and Public Areas
LDRA co-opted supporter, Paul Fagan, continues to challenge EBC and SCC on the state of Long Ditton’s verges, church environs, cemetery, open public spaces and street cleaning. Paul has been meeting with EBC, pressing home the message that the gardening contractors are not fulfilling their contractual obligations. Our councillors are assisting Paul with his ongoing pursuit in these matters. The LDRA sincerely thanks Paul for his determination and progress to date
Stokes Field Nature Reserve
The EBC Countryside Team will be planting 2,200 whips (tiny tree plants) later in the year. EBC has been directed by the Forestry Commission on this work and it will be a managed project over 25 years. The Countryside Team will be planting 40% Oak, 40% Silver Birch and 20% broadleaf trees. Whilst there is no new news, the LDRA continues to stay in touch through our councillors.
20mph Scheme Around Our Schools
Surrey County Council (SCC) have advertised the proposed 20 mph scheme around Long Ditton St. Mary’s School and Long Ditton Infants School. It is anticipated that it will be implement in the Summer or Autumn of this year.
Hanging Baskets above the shops and Flower Tubs
The LDRA has liaised with EBC and the Fleece Road shopkeepers to provide the hanging baskets and the planting of the flower tubs in the parade as usual. We greatly appreciate the support of our local shops to enhance the parade.
LDRA AGM
The LDRA AGM was held on Wednesday 14th May at the Long Ditton Village Hall and all residents were invited to attend. Our ward councillors (Elmbridge & Surrey) attended which provided an opportunity to ask them questions. All local issues were covered like the new threat to our Green Belt land, Hinchley Wood School admissions criteria, 20mph scheme by schools, Local Government reform, streets maintenance and telephone masts.
LDRA Committee
We are seeking new volunteers, so if you are interested in a position on the LDRA committee, please contact Mark Herbert (Vice Chair) or Paul Bartlett (Treasurer).
Monthly LDRA Committee Meetings
The LDRA continues to hold monthly committee meetings in the Long Ditton Community Hall, behind Saint
Mary’s Church. All residents are welcome to attend, especially if they have an issue to raise.
The meetings start at 8.00pm, on the first Wednesday in the month, except May, August and November.
2025 LDRA Annual Subscriptions
2025 annual subs are due and will continue as online payments (and cheques for those who do not use online banking – to be sent to the Treasurer: 7 Chalcott Gardens, KT6 5HJ
We suggest £3.00 or more per household. Bank details remain the same:
Sort Code: 20 – 46 – 73
Account No: 3350 6282
Payment Reference: <<Your road name>>
LDRA on Facebook
The LDRA Facebook page continues to grow in popularity and has over 2,500 members. It is a great source of local information. You can join by searching FB for ‘Long Ditton Residents Association’ and requesting membership. Please read and agree to the FB page rules to be accepted.
Local Police
All incidents of anti-social behaviour should be reported to Surrey Police (ring 101 or online www.surrey.police.uk. The LDRA is working with the local Police team, so please feel free to keep us informed too. Information on Police matters can be viewed on The Dittons & Hinchley Wood Police
Help us to help you!
In addition to Facebook and our website, we would like to use e-mail to keep you informed. If you would like to be on our e-mailing list please send your: full name, your road and e-mail address to:
mark.herbert@longditton.org.
All personal information supplied will be used in accordance with GDPR, strictly by the LDRA Officers only and not made public. All recipients are e-mailed using Blind carbon copy (Bcc).
