The Government has launched a public consultation on potential changes to how local government is structured in Surrey. As part of the proposed reorganisation, Surrey could move towards creating two new unitary councils to replace the current borough and county system — a change that would directly impact how services are delivered in Elmbridge and […]
Surrey County Council has informed the community that two horse chestnut trees along Hurst Road, near Linkfield, are scheduled to be removed between now and 30th June. These trees, once a familiar part of the local landscape, have sadly been identified as dead or dying, posing a potential safety risk to pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. […]
Friday 28th March was a big night for Hurst Park as residents, committee members, and friends came together at the Royal British Legion for our Annual General Meeting. It was a great chance to catch up, hear what’s been going on, and chat about what’s coming next for our community. Charlotte Dean, our Acting Chair, […]
On a sunny Sunday, 29 September 2024, Hurst Park buzzed with joy as 20 local dogs and their devoted owners gathered at the marker for the Hurst Park Residents’ Association’s (HPRA) inaugural Fun Dog Show after-party. Tails wagged, laughter echoed, and the Thames-side air was filled with the scent of excitement—and, briefly, sausages! The event […]
Removals Good news first: On 24 Sep 2024, Hui, RoR, and a small support launch were removed from moorings near Sadler’s Ride slipway and towed to Erith for scrapping. Boat Count But the good news stops there. The Environment Agency (EA) reports unauthorised overstaying boats on the Thames in Elmbridge more than doubled in two […]
The 54 participants enjoyed a mix of entertainment and educational light-heartedness. Competition between the tables was friendly and fair with the odd hint of fierceness being extinguished by laughter and banter. Six rounds of very interesting and engaging questions provided a rich mix of topics, generally well within the range of most people’s knowledge or […]
A date to put in your diary! Charlotte is organising an Easter Egg Hunt. This will be great fun; you might even allow the adults to help you if they behave themselves. Our younger Easter egg hunters have to find six different coloured golf tees to claim their egg. The older hunters need to solve […]
Change is stirring in Hurst Park. The Hurst Park Residents’ Association Newsletter – your biannual pulse of community life since 1965 – has a bold new look and mission. We’re not just modernizing pages; we’re revitalizing our bond with you. There’s a spark in the air, and it’s fuelled by curiosity. WHAT’S NEW? Stories that […]