The projects we refer to on this page are detailed on the Projects page.
As of 14th March 2025;
The bureaucracy in trying to get anything done continues to be frustrating, but we are getting used to having to deal with it. We are at last beginning to move forward, though at a relatively slow pace. Here is the latest news on the progress of some of our projects;
- We formed a Community Interest Company, EG Community Projects CIC earlier in the year, in order to carry out projects and continue the business of the Forum. We are grateful to Surrey CC for providing £500 of funds to cover ongoing expenses such as hiring meeting rooms etc.
- Funds for the provision of the windbreak/ hedge along Bond Street, along with the offer from Surrey CC to undertake the planting and 3 year maintenance have not been renewed this year, so we are back on our own again, trying to source funds not only to carry out the work but to maintain it thereafter. We are hopeful we will be able to source funds locally, but a considerable dedicated volunteer work force will be required to undertake the work and maintain it thereafter. Want to volunteer? Get in touch with us!
- Our study of the Parking situation in the centre of EG is ongoing. An initial report analysing the problems in the central area has been published and an initial survey of residents views was conducted last year. Each report can be found here and here
- Surrey Highways have also visited to look at and understand better the problems in the area, and agreement has been reached to remove some yellow lines to create approximately 14 further spaces. We realise that this will make little difference to the parking situation in the area, but at least we are in dialogue with Surrey Highways and getting some co-operation, after a long period when they were very reluctant to engage. Any agreed change needs to go through a lengthy process before anything is done, including reports to committees and allocation of funding for the changes. but at least this is now ‘in the system’.
- A further door to door survey in the central area is currently being carried out, and the results of this and the previous reports will be forwarded to our County Councillor, Marissa Heath, who has stated she will support and make official recommendations to Surrey Highways to get any recommendations implemented.
- It has been accepted by Surrey Highways that speed limits on Bakeham Lane/ Callow Hill and Prune Hill will be reduced to 30mph and this will now follow the same process as noted above. Meantime we have managed to get agreement for Surrey Highways to review the feasibility of 20mph through the Village and surrounding roads (You may recall this is recommended in the Placemaking document) We will be monitoring and trying to keep the pressure up on progress.
- We are moving forward on the Transport Hub, having met with the Surrey Placemaking team who have been very helpful with advise and support. We have submitted a claim for Grant Funding for this work and are in detailed discussions. if the grant is given, we will be consulting with residents on exactly what the work entails and seeking views and opinions, with a target date of August/ September this year to carry out the work, which will smarten up and make a significant improvement to the centre of the village.