Press releases

Waverley Residents - Last chance to vote in the ‘People’s Choice’ Awards

Waverley residents have just over one week left to vote for their favourite new build or public building in the ‘People’s Choice’ category of Waverley Borough Council’s Design Awards.

Waverley budget proposals recommended for approval by Full Council

Waverley Borough Council’s Executive last night unanimously approved the budget to be presented to full council next week.

Tenants Invited To Meet Their New Maintenance Contractor MPS

Waverley Borough Council is inviting council tenants to come and meet the people who will be responsible for repairing their homes at a meet and greet event.

Give your views on the Farnham Neighbourhood Plan review from 7 February

Residents and interested parties are invited to give their views on the modification proposal to the Farnham Neighbourhood Plan from Thursday 7 February 2019.

Planning Inspector approves Common Land de-registration of Wey Hill Fairground Car Park

A Planning Inspector has made the decision to allow de-registration of the Common Land known as the Wey Hill Fairground Car Park.

Free family fun as Waverley Xplorer returns

This half term, families can ‘Xplorer’ a park, complete a navigation challenge and have fun together in the great outdoors as Waverley welcomes back free Xplorer events.

Council voices concern over bank closures

Waverley Borough Council is writing to Santander PLC, to express concern over the bank’s planned closure of both the Haslemere (Wey Hill) and Godalming branches.

Election agents and candidates briefing

The Returning Officer for Waverley Borough Council will be holding a briefing for election agents and those standing for election in the 2 May borough and parish council elections.

Place your vote in the ‘People’s Choice’ awards

Waverley Borough Council is asking residents to vote for their favourite new build or public building to crown the ‘People’s Choice’ winner at the forthcoming Design Awards this March.

Farnham Memorial Hall to host inaugural Wedding Fayre this February

Fresh from its extensive refurbishment, the Memorial Hall in Farnham is set to open its doors to blushing brides and gorgeous grooms on Sunday 3 February 2019 as it hosts its first wedding fayre.

How Green was your Christmas tree?

More real Christmas trees than ever were recycled at Waverley Borough Council’s recycling sites this year.

Waverley Budget proposals to be seen at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee

The first of Waverley’s 2019/20 budget proposals are to be considered by the Value for Money and Customer Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday 22 January.

Waverley responds to Surrey County Council consultation

Waverley Borough Council submitted its response to Surrey County Council’s consultation on five proposals designed to help reduce the council’s large budget gap.

Waverley services during Christmas and New Year

Waverley Borough Council offices will close for Christmas at 4pm on Monday 24 December 2018 and will reopen at 8.45am on Wednesday 2 January 2018.

Leave the landfill site off your Christmas list this year

At Christmas, it’s the thought that counts, so this year spare a thought for the environment and please try to recycle as much as possible.

Dog owners to clean up after their pets or risk a fine

Dog owners who don’t pick up after their pooch could risk a fine after Waverley Borough Council’s Full Council approved a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to combat the foul issue.

Mayor presents certificates to life-saving Waverley residents

Susan Mooney, James Spring and Robin Amy received Resuscitation Certificates from the Royal Humane Society presented to them by the Mayor of Waverley, Councillor Denise Le Gal.

Technology drives excellent voter registration in Waverley

Waverley’s revised electoral register was published on 1 December and shows the total electorate now stands at 92,854.

Planning permission granted for new Heathland Hub at Frensham Great Pond And Common

Planning permission has been granted to build a new, state-of-the-art, eco-friendly visitors’ centre at Frensham Great Pond and Common.

Biffa awarded new waste contract by Waverley Borough Council

Waverley Borough Council has awarded its new waste collection contract for residents’ refuse and recycling bins to waste and recycling company, Biffa.

The Borough Hall Cinema shows ‘cracking’ first this Christmas

Just in time for the festive season, the Borough Hall is launching a new season of Royal Opera House screenings, starting with the Christmas classic, The Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker.

Council proposes new timeline for Local Plan Part 2

Boiler grants to target most vulnerable

Residents are being encouraged to bid for a limited number of grants of up to £2,500 to cover the cost of repairing or replacing a broken or condemned mains gas boiler.

Memorial Hall celebrates the present and commemorates the past

The hoarding has come down at the newly refurbished Memorial Hall, Farnham to proudly display the silhouettes of five fallen soldiers for Remembrance Sunday.

Remembrance Sunday in Waverley

Remembrance Sunday, 11 November 2018 marks the 100-year anniversary of the end of World War 1.

Entries open for The Waverley Design Awards 2018

Do you have a project that you’re proud of? Or are you a member of the public who has a penchant for a particular building in the borough?

High Court throws out challenges against Waverley Borough Council planning decisions

New astro pitch gives Haslemere Hockey Club 'The Edge'

Haslemere Hockey Club’s ‘U10s’ thoroughly enjoyed hosting 15 teams playing in a tournament on a newly re-carpeted blue astro turf pitch, provided by Waverley Borough Council.

Waverley adopts infrastructure charging schedule for developers

Waverley Borough Council has formally adopted a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedule for planning applicants.