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  • SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL 2024 RIGHTS OF WAY SURVEY

    SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL 2024 RIGHTS OF WAY SURVEY

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    Surrey County Council is seeking feedback from residents and Local Councils regarding their Rights of Way Improvement Plan. Every council t...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Jan 24
  • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE WOTTON & ABINGER FLOWER SHOW

    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE WOTTON & ABINGER FLOWER SHOW

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    The Wotton & Abinger Flower has been a fixture in the local calendar dating back to the late 19th century, starting its life as the Wott...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 Oct 23
  • GATWICK EXPANSION PLANS – PUBLIC BREIFING 26/10/2023

    GATWICK EXPANSION PLANS – PUBLIC BREIFING 26/10/2023

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    Abinger Parish Council is holding a public briefing at the Evelyn Hall, Abinger Common on 26th October 2023 at 7pm. The meeting will be att...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Oct 23
  • Report on Forest Green Playground Proposal 11/10/2023

    Report on Forest Green Playground Proposal 11/10/2023

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    The Parish Council has put together a working group made up of 4 Parish Councillors and 5 Residents to evaluate the request and petition for...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Oct 23
  • Proposal for a playground at Forest Green - Volunteers Needed

    Proposal for a playground at Forest Green - Volunteers Needed

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    Do you want to make a difference to your community? » Do you have an interest in the Village Green and/or a user of the Village Gre...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Jun 23
  • PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS THURSDAY 4TH MAY 2023

    PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS THURSDAY 4TH MAY 2023

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    » Are you aged 18 or over? Lived or worked in Abinger for over a year? » Do you want to make a difference in our community? &r...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Mar 23
  • REQUEST FOR A PLAYGROUND AT FOREST GREEN

    REQUEST FOR A PLAYGROUND AT FOREST GREEN

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    The Parish Council has become aware of a wish to have a children's playground on Forest Green. We would be in complete support of instal...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Dec 22
  • The Death of HRH Queen Elizabeth ll - update

    The Death of HRH Queen Elizabeth ll - update

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    The Chair of the Parish Council will be attending the reading of the Proclamation by The Chairman of Mole Valley Council on Sunday 11th Sept...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Sep 22
  • The death of HRH Queen Elizabeth ll

    The death of HRH Queen Elizabeth ll

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    Statement from the Chair of Abinger Parish Council : “On behalf of Abinger Parish Council, I would like to join our local communities...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Sep 22
  • Surrey Hills Wood Fair 2022

    Surrey Hills Wood Fair 2022

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    SURREY HILLS WOOD FAIR 2022 Saturday, 10 September 2022 - Sunday, 11 September 2022 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Location Bookhurst Road, Fish Pond...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 Aug 22
  • Heritage Open Days is back!

    Heritage Open Days is back!

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    England’s largest festival of history and culture will take place from 9 to 18 September 2022 and this year’s focus is on &lsquo...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 Aug 22
  • THE PLATINUM JUBILEE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH

    THE PLATINUM JUBILEE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    The Parish Council has considered how best to mark the Queen Elizabeth ll Platinum Jubilee. Councillors have decided to take part in ‘...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Mar 22
  • ABINGER HAMMER WAR MEMORIAL

    ABINGER HAMMER WAR MEMORIAL

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    In 1920 war memorials were established in Abinger Parish to commemorate the fallen soldiers of WWI from the parish. This resulted in the thr...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 22
  • TELEPHONE BOX  ‘ADOPTED’ BY ABINGER COMMON RESIDENTS

    TELEPHONE BOX ‘ADOPTED’ BY ABINGER COMMON RESIDENTS

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    British Telecomm have a long running programme to remove the old red telephone boxes which are no longer being used. BT decided to de-commis...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Feb 22
  • TREE PLANTING ON FOREST GREEN

    TREE PLANTING ON FOREST GREEN

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    On 1st February, following a request from a Forest Green resident, Abinger Parish Council planted a Sweet Chestnut tree outside The Forge on...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Feb 22
  • Parish Councillor Vacancy

    Parish Councillor Vacancy

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    » Are you aged 18 or over? Lived or worked in Abinger for over a year? » Do you want to make a difference to our community? &r...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Feb 22
  • ABINGER PARISH PRECEPT CHARGE FOR 2022/2023

    ABINGER PARISH PRECEPT CHARGE FOR 2022/2023

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    Before Council Tax demands arrive on doormats, Abinger Parish Council would like to explain why their part of the bill has increased for 202...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Feb 22
  • PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE SURREY HILLS AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY

    PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE SURREY HILLS AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a nationally important landscape, something everyone living in the area should...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Jan 22
  • UPDATE ON GREEN MAINTENANCE AT FOREST GREEN NOVEMBER 2021

    UPDATE ON GREEN MAINTENANCE AT FOREST GREEN NOVEMBER 2021

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    APC commissioned a tree safety report in the Spring in order to inform a Tree Safety Management Policy which is a legal requirement. As a re...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Nov 21
  • GATWICK AIRPORT EXPANSION CONSULTATION

    GATWICK AIRPORT EXPANSION CONSULTATION

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    Peter Barclay, the Chairman of Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC), attended a meeting to inform Abinger residents of the latest expan...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Oct 21
  • GATWICK DEVELOPMENT PLANS

    GATWICK DEVELOPMENT PLANS

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    Meeting at Forest Green Village Hall 6pm, Tuesday 12th October 2021 On 9th September 2021 Gatwick Airport published a consultation document...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Sep 21
  • FOREST GREEN VILLAGE GREEN GRASS CUTTING

    FOREST GREEN VILLAGE GREEN GRASS CUTTING

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    The Parish Council has been informed that the contractor cutting the village green was unable to complete the work. Unfortunately, after rep...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Jul 21
  • YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! Parish Councillor Vacancies

    YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! Parish Councillor Vacancies

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    » Are you aged 18 or over? Lived or worked in Abinger for over a year? » Do you want to make a difference to our community? &r...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Jun 21
  • The Death of HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    Statement from the Chair of Abinger Parish Council : “On behalf of Abinger Parish Council, I would like to join our local communities...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Apr 21
  • ABINGER HAMMER VILLAGE GREEN

    ABINGER HAMMER VILLAGE GREEN

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    The Parish Council is pleased to announce they have a new contract in place for the maintenance of the Parish Village Greens and playgrounds...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Mar 21
  • GROUNDS & PLAYGROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR 2021 – 2023

    GROUNDS & PLAYGROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR 2021 – 2023

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    The Parish Council is inviting quotations from contractors for the maintenance of our Village Greens and Playgrounds. If you are a local co...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Feb 21
  • Happy Christmas from Abinger Parish Council

    Happy Christmas from Abinger Parish Council

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    The Parish Councillors would like to wish all the residents a Happy Christmas and New Year. We understand many residents will be celebrating...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Dec 20
  • TELEPHONE BOX ‘ADOPTED’ BY WALLISWOOD RESIDENTS

    TELEPHONE BOX ‘ADOPTED’ BY WALLISWOOD RESIDENTS

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    In 2019 BT de-commissioned 2 telephone boxes in Abinger and Parish Councils were given to opportunity to ‘adopt’ these telephone...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Nov 20
  • FOOTPATH OVER FOREST GREEN VILLAGE GREEN

    FOOTPATH OVER FOREST GREEN VILLAGE GREEN

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    A new footpath surface has been laid over the village green. The Abinger Parish Councillors would like to thank the volunteers who helped to...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Nov 20
  • WIENERBERGER EWHURST BRICKWORKS PLANNING CONSULTATION

    WIENERBERGER EWHURST BRICKWORKS PLANNING CONSULTATION

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    WIENERBERGER SUBMITTED A PLANNING APPLICATION TO SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL WHICH WILL LIKELY GO TO THE COMMITTEE FOR A DECISION ON 31 OCTOBER 20...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Sep 20
  • Litter Picking on Abinger Hammer Village Green

    Litter Picking on Abinger Hammer Village Green

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    The Parish Council have arranged for a contractor to litter pick the Village Green and car park, Felday Road roadside and the Village Hall c...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Aug 20
  • PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCY

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    Following the elections on 2nd May 2019, when one of the councillor positions was not filled, there remains a vacancy on the Abinger Parish ...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Jul 20
  • ABINGER HAMMER VILLAGE GREEN

    ABINGER HAMMER VILLAGE GREEN

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    Abinger Parish Council are aware of problems that have arisen with the influx of visitors to the village green since the easing of lockdown ...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 May 20
  • 2020 Prudential RideLondon Cancelled

    2020 Prudential RideLondon Cancelled

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    On Wednesday 20 May 2020, it was confirmed that the 2020 Prudential RideLondon festival of cycling has been cancelled. This decision has bee...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 May 20
  • Forest Green Ecological Survey

    Forest Green Ecological Survey

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    Abinger Parish Council have commissioned an ecological survey of the Village Green at Forest Green, to take place over Spring/Summer 2020, ...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Apr 20
  • News Release - MVDC New Greener Energy Contract

    News Release - MVDC New Greener Energy Contract

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    New Greener Energy Contract On 24 March 2020, Mole Valley District Council’s (MVDC) Cabinet will consider a report recommending that...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 20
  • Surrey Youth Games 2020

    Surrey Youth Games 2020

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    Surrey Youth Games - 2020 Registration Open Registration has now opened for young people of all abilities who either live or go to school i...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 20
  • Future Mole Valley – Mole Valley’s new Local Plan

    Future Mole Valley – Mole Valley’s new Local Plan

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    The Draft Mole Valley Local Plan has been published.  The public consultation is open from Monday 3 February 2020 to Monday 2...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 20
  • Ride London Consultation

    Ride London Consultation

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Johan J.Ingles-Le Nobel

    Ride London is seeking feedback from local residents on the annual cycle race that goes through our parts.  The survey doesn't tak...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Jan 20
  • REQUEST FOR A PLAYGROUND AT FOREST GREEN

    REQUEST FOR A PLAYGROUND AT FOREST GREEN

    Horsham, West Sussex
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    We have been contacted by a Forest Green resident asking if the Parish Council would consider providing a playground on the village green at...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Dec 19
  • REMOVAL OF BT TELEPHONE BOXES

    REMOVAL OF BT TELEPHONE BOXES

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Beccy Anderson

    BT are carrying out a formal consultation process regarding their programme of intended public payphone removals.  There are 3 payphone...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Dec 19
  • Notice of Uncontested Election for Abinger Parish Council

    Notice of Uncontested Election for Abinger Parish Council

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Paul Richards (acting Clerk)

    Please find listed below a link to the notice issued by Mole Valley District Council's Returning Officer. The recent election for A...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 May 19
  • New Acting Parish Clerk

    New Acting Parish Clerk

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Paul Richards (acting Clerk)

    Trevor Haylett, the former clerk, has moved to pastures new. The Members of Abinger Parish Council thank him for his service and wish him we...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Mar 19
  • New Clerk wanted

    New Clerk wanted

    Abinger Hammer, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Trevor Haylett

    Abinger Parish Council is seeking a new Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. The post is a part-time position offering a contracted 15 h...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Mar 19
  • Agendas for Monday's Two Meetings

    Agendas for Monday's Two Meetings

    Okewood Hill, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Trevor Haylett

    The Agenda for the Annual Parish Meeting to be held on Monday 18th March at Okewood Hill  Village Hall at 8pm can be viewed here. An O...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Mar 19
  • Walliswood: NHW co-ordinator wanted

    Walliswood: NHW co-ordinator wanted

    Walliswood, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Trevor Haylett

                            M...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 19
  • Draft Minutes of 21st January 2019 Meeting

    Draft Minutes of 21st January 2019 Meeting

    Walliswood, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Trevor Haylett

    The Draft Minutes of the Abinger Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 21st January 2019 at Walliswood Village Hall are now available and ca...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Feb 19
  • Elections on 2nd May

    Elections on 2nd May

    Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Trevor Haylett

    It’s election year in local government and Abinger Parish Council is keen to encourage potential new candidates to come forward. ...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Jan 19
  • Flooding Alert - How to Report it

    Flooding Alert - How to Report it

    Abinger Hammer, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Trevor Haylett

                 FLOODING ALERT - FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS Surrey experienced ...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Dec 18
  • Parish Council formally responds to boundary proposals

    Parish Council formally responds to boundary proposals

    Abinger Hammer, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Trevor Haylett

                           &n...

    Abinger Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Nov 18