LATEST NEWS....
Read about what the Walton-on-Thames Town Alliance has been doing lately and what's going on in your town
Please Allow Extra Time For Your Journey
Essential Gas and Electric Work will be carried out at the junction of New Zealand Avenue, Hepworth Way, Oatlands Drive and Walton Bridge for 4 weeks starting on Monday July 25th. Please be patient and allow extra time for your journey. This will impact bus routes 458, 461 and 555.
Essential Gas and Electric Work will be carried out at the junction of New Zealand Avenue, Hepworth Way, Oatlands Drive and Walton Bridge for 4 weeks starting on Monday July 25th. Please be patient and allow extra time for your journey. This will impact bus routes 458, 461 and 555.
Let's Welcome A New Business to Walton Town Centre
If you visit Bridge Street, look out for a new business - Otter Cafe..
Wotta wishes the owners every success.
If you visit Bridge Street, look out for a new business - Otter Cafe..
Wotta wishes the owners every success.
A Summer Challenge When You Come Into Walton Town Centre.
Walton's Summer Trail gives you a chance to win a prize as you explore the town centre.
Details are on the Love Walton website.
Walton's Summer Trail gives you a chance to win a prize as you explore the town centre.
Details are on the Love Walton website.
Wotta Welcomes Another New Business To Our High StreetL
First, the sign went up. then the interior was revealed. Ot won't be long before you can experience all this new establishment has to offer..
First, the sign went up. then the interior was revealed. Ot won't be long before you can experience all this new establishment has to offer..
Fund Raising To Save Playhouse Theatre.
“The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse – Theatre for the community” is a charitable association* set up to lead the fight to keep our wonderful community theatre open and available to all. The good news is that we are making some strides forward with Elmbridge Borough Council, who own the Theatre building, and have been offered the opportunity to take on the running of the Theatre from April 2023.
A fund raising campaign is now underway to provide funds to make it happen. Read more on this fundraising page..
“The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse – Theatre for the community” is a charitable association* set up to lead the fight to keep our wonderful community theatre open and available to all. The good news is that we are making some strides forward with Elmbridge Borough Council, who own the Theatre building, and have been offered the opportunity to take on the running of the Theatre from April 2023.
A fund raising campaign is now underway to provide funds to make it happen. Read more on this fundraising page..
'Royal' Opening For New Wiggle and Squiggle Playground
Walton now has a new Wiggle and Squiggle playground in the Heart shopping centre.
It was officially opened on Thursday July 21st by a 'royal' visitor.
This is another reason for families to visit Walton-on-Thames.
Installation of the playground was organised by Walton BID and Love Walton.
Walton now has a new Wiggle and Squiggle playground in the Heart shopping centre.
It was officially opened on Thursday July 21st by a 'royal' visitor.
This is another reason for families to visit Walton-on-Thames.
Installation of the playground was organised by Walton BID and Love Walton.
Plan to Re-Develop A Run-Down Building in Walton High Street
This building nestles between Cafe Nero and Santander and has been unoccupied for several years.
Residents and business owners are invited to comment.
A planning application has not yet been submitted.
This building nestles between Cafe Nero and Santander and has been unoccupied for several years.
Residents and business owners are invited to comment.
A planning application has not yet been submitted.
Wotta Seeks Support For a Skateboard Park in Walton
Wotta is seeking support for a skateboard park. The possible location is close to the Excel Complex. More details including an online poll here.
Wotta is seeking support for a skateboard park. The possible location is close to the Excel Complex. More details including an online poll here.
Which Walton Independent Business Is The Best?
You have a chance to vote for an independent business that has served you well in the last year.
It is time for voting in the Love Elmbridge Awards.
Follow this link to vote. Voting closes at the end of July.
You have a chance to vote for an independent business that has served you well in the last year.
It is time for voting in the Love Elmbridge Awards.
Follow this link to vote. Voting closes at the end of July.
Do You Use Junction 10 of M25?.
National Highways have plans to improve the junction just a few miles from Walton. Details are on this website.
National Highways have plans to improve the junction just a few miles from Walton. Details are on this website.
Thames Valley Skiff Club Regatta at Walton.
On Saturday July 9th, Thames Valley Skiff Club held its 2022 regatta.
Here are a few pictures taken on Saturday morning.
The club will celebrate 100 years in 2023
On Saturday July 9th, Thames Valley Skiff Club held its 2022 regatta.
Here are a few pictures taken on Saturday morning.
The club will celebrate 100 years in 2023
Wotta Has Welcomed These New Businesses to Walton Town Centre in 2022
Two Fat Cats Bakery and Coffee Shop in Bridge Street
Hairexperts in Bridge Street
Esquires Coffee in High Street
Shredquarters gym in High Street
Best Biltong in Church Street
Walton Wood and Carpet in High Street
Two Fat Cats Bakery and Coffee Shop in Bridge Street
Hairexperts in Bridge Street
Esquires Coffee in High Street
Shredquarters gym in High Street
Best Biltong in Church Street
Walton Wood and Carpet in High Street
The First Day of the Jubilee Weekend
Did you see the flotilla of about 120 vessels passing through Walton on the River Thames. It was quite a sight.
Were you at Claremont National Trust garden at Cobham to see the Jubilee beacom lit at 9.45pm?
Did you see the flotilla of about 120 vessels passing through Walton on the River Thames. It was quite a sight.
Were you at Claremont National Trust garden at Cobham to see the Jubilee beacom lit at 9.45pm?
Wotta Annual General Meeting - May 31st 2022 - Key Points.
Thank you to local councillors and volunteers who attended our AGM.
A number of changes were agreed:
Thank you to local councillors and volunteers who attended our AGM.
A number of changes were agreed:
- The company will now be known as Walton-on-Thames Town Alliance. This follows Wotta's successful establishing of Walton Business Improvement District.
- It will no longer be a membership organisation.. A new Constitution was approved.
- Wotta will continue to use the headline
'Making Walton-on-Thames a better place to live and work' - Melvyn Mills received an Exemplary Award for his commitment to Wotta.
Ashley Park Footpath Official Opening
The official opening of the new pathways in Ashley Park took place on May 31st 2022..
Councillor Chris Sadler, Leader of Elmbridge Borough Council performed the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Dominic Raab, MP for Esher and Walton, Deputy Prime Minister addressed the assembled group of Elmbridge councillors and Wotta volunteers.
The project proposed and managed by Wotta was funded through Elmbridge's Community Infrastructure Fund.
The official opening of the new pathways in Ashley Park took place on May 31st 2022..
Councillor Chris Sadler, Leader of Elmbridge Borough Council performed the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Dominic Raab, MP for Esher and Walton, Deputy Prime Minister addressed the assembled group of Elmbridge councillors and Wotta volunteers.
The project proposed and managed by Wotta was funded through Elmbridge's Community Infrastructure Fund.
Walton Celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Thank you to the Walton BID (Love Walton) for organising a really enjoyable event in the High Street on Saturday June 4th 2022.
The sun shone for much of the day and it was good to see so many families enjoying the entertainment..
Thank you to the Walton BID (Love Walton) for organising a really enjoyable event in the High Street on Saturday June 4th 2022.
The sun shone for much of the day and it was good to see so many families enjoying the entertainment..
Walton-on-Thames Station To Get Footbridge And Lifts?
Elmbridge Borough Council has been asked to approve plans to install a footbridge and lifts to connect the two platforms normally used.
The planning application is 2022/1380 and can be viewed here.
Elmbridge Borough Council has been asked to approve plans to install a footbridge and lifts to connect the two platforms normally used.
The planning application is 2022/1380 and can be viewed here.
New Range Of Activities At Walton Centre
Yoga is just one of the activities in the programme for Walton Centre For The Community in Manor Road, Walton on Thames.
Details are on the Council website.
Yoga is just one of the activities in the programme for Walton Centre For The Community in Manor Road, Walton on Thames.
Details are on the Council website.
The Elmbridge EcoHub is Now Open
The Elmbridge Eco Hub is now open for business. It is based in Walton-on-Thames.
To find out more about it, please visit its website.
The Elmbridge Eco Hub is now open for business. It is based in Walton-on-Thames.
To find out more about it, please visit its website.
A Plan To Redevelop Part of Walton High Street
Developers invite residents and businesses to comment on a proposal to re-develop 9-21 High Street, Walton-on-Thames.
Read more about it on the Hepworth Quarter website.
A recording of a webinar by the developers can be viewed here.
Developers invite residents and businesses to comment on a proposal to re-develop 9-21 High Street, Walton-on-Thames.
Read more about it on the Hepworth Quarter website.
A recording of a webinar by the developers can be viewed here.
Walton Has A Karate Club
Wotta supports all aspects of our community. Walton Wado Karate Club meets on a thursday evening in St. Mary's Church Hall.
Youngsters from the age of 7 have instruction from 7pm whilst over 15's kick-off at 8pm.
Details are on the club website or Facebook page.
interested? Just drop in on a Thursday evening.
Wotta supports all aspects of our community. Walton Wado Karate Club meets on a thursday evening in St. Mary's Church Hall.
Youngsters from the age of 7 have instruction from 7pm whilst over 15's kick-off at 8pm.
Details are on the club website or Facebook page.
interested? Just drop in on a Thursday evening.
'EveryTown in Elmbridge has a Waitrose'
This headline is from an article in The Times on Saturday February 12th.
This headline is from an article in The Times on Saturday February 12th.
Covid-19 information for Walton-on-Thames
Please follow the Updated Government information (updated today).
Face coverings are mandatory in many locations. Please follow this regulation to support staff and customers.
Surrey County Council publish Covid-19 statistics (cases and vaccinations) for Elmbridge and all of Surrey each Friday evening..
Please follow the Updated Government information (updated today).
Face coverings are mandatory in many locations. Please follow this regulation to support staff and customers.
Surrey County Council publish Covid-19 statistics (cases and vaccinations) for Elmbridge and all of Surrey each Friday evening..
Two Businesses Are Preparing to Open in Walton-on-Thames in 2022.
Mada Deli in the Heart
Kokoro in High Street
Gymfinity
Mada Deli in the Heart
Kokoro in High Street
Gymfinity
Walton Theatre Saved From Closure
Residents have demonstrated support to save this local theatre..
On February 4th, Elmbridge Borough Council updated its website with good news.
Residents have demonstrated support to save this local theatre..
On February 4th, Elmbridge Borough Council updated its website with good news.
Tree Planting in Felix Road Recreation Ground
On Sunday December 5th 2021, a group of volunteers planted trees and bulbs in Felix Road Recreation Ground.
Read about the project here.
On Sunday December 5th 2021, a group of volunteers planted trees and bulbs in Felix Road Recreation Ground.
Read about the project here.
There's a New Town Centre Initiative in Walton-on-Thames
In 2019, four years of work by Wotta resulted in town centre businesses voting to establish a Business Improvement District.
In April 2021, Walton's BID Manager Kelly Bliss started work. Please check out the new Love Walton website and follow them on social media via @welovewalton.
In 2019, four years of work by Wotta resulted in town centre businesses voting to establish a Business Improvement District.
In April 2021, Walton's BID Manager Kelly Bliss started work. Please check out the new Love Walton website and follow them on social media via @welovewalton.
Walton-on-Thames Attracted These New Businesses In 2021
Wotta is really pleased to promote these businesses that have opened their doors in 2021. Please visit and explore what they offer:
Wotta is really pleased to promote these businesses that have opened their doors in 2021. Please visit and explore what they offer:
- Homebase - three outlets in New Zealand Avenue
- New Jolly Coffee in Bridge Street
- Flowers Box Walton in Terrace Road
- Firebox Pizza in Bridge Street
- MooBoo Bubble Tea in the Heart
- Heals Outlet Store in Hepworth Way
- Ligneous Kitchens in New Zealand Avenue
- Rita's Hair & Beauty in the High Street
- Walton Paint & DIY in Hersham Road
- Aldi in Bridge Street
- Lemongrass Thai restaurant in New Zealand Avenue
- Five Guys in New Zealand Avenue
- Cranq for cyclists in Churchfield Road
- Walton Espresso House in Bridge Street
- Novu hair salon in Church Street
- Sports Direct in the Heart
- Travelodge in Church Street
Development Allowed on Former Homebase Site After Appeal.
Despite nearly two hundred objections from residents and local organisations including Wotta, developers have been allowed to proceed with a construction of 222 units of care accommodation on the former Homebase site in Ashley Park..
There was a three week inquiry held online in March 2021.
Download the planning inspectors report here..
Despite nearly two hundred objections from residents and local organisations including Wotta, developers have been allowed to proceed with a construction of 222 units of care accommodation on the former Homebase site in Ashley Park..
There was a three week inquiry held online in March 2021.
Download the planning inspectors report here..
A Walton Charity Has Launched Its Website
The Charity of Robert Phillips which supports the arts, drama and music in Walton-on-Thames and Hersham has launched a new website.
Details of the charity and how to apply for funding can be found on the new website.
The Charity of Robert Phillips which supports the arts, drama and music in Walton-on-Thames and Hersham has launched a new website.
Details of the charity and how to apply for funding can be found on the new website.
Water Level Reduced in Walton Reservoir
Several months ago, Thames Water announced plans to reduce he water level in the Queen Elizabeth II Reservoir at Walton-on-Thames to enable maintenance work to be carried out. This picture from Sky Survey UK shows the result. .
There are many 'before and after' images in this library.
Several months ago, Thames Water announced plans to reduce he water level in the Queen Elizabeth II Reservoir at Walton-on-Thames to enable maintenance work to be carried out. This picture from Sky Survey UK shows the result. .
There are many 'before and after' images in this library.
New Videos of River Thames Close to Walton-on-Thames.
Here is a chance to see the River Thames and banks viewed from a drone.
Sky Survey UK, a company based in Weybridge, has published these videos all taken in the last month.
Kingston-upon-Thames to Hampton Court Bridge
Hampton Court to Walton Bridge
Walton Bridge to Shepperton Lock
Shepperton Lock to Chertsey Lock
Chertsey Bridge to Staines Bridge
Here is a chance to see the River Thames and banks viewed from a drone.
Sky Survey UK, a company based in Weybridge, has published these videos all taken in the last month.
Kingston-upon-Thames to Hampton Court Bridge
Hampton Court to Walton Bridge
Walton Bridge to Shepperton Lock
Shepperton Lock to Chertsey Lock
Chertsey Bridge to Staines Bridge
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Council Encourages Independent Retailers to Improve Their Online Shop Window
Independent retailers located in Elmbridge can apply for a grant to help improve their online shop window. Having both a physical presence in our town centre and an online facility is in the interest of most businesses. How about a grant of up to £2,000 to improve your business? The Elmbridge Digital High Street Fund could help you. In July 2020, the criteria were changed to give an opportunity for more businesses to apply. Details of how to apply are on this page of the Elmbridge Borough Council website. |
Council Grant Available To Improve Local Businesses
Businesses can apply for a grant to improve aspects of their business such as shop fronts and signage, promotions and marketing initiatives. Details are here.
Businesses can apply for a grant to improve aspects of their business such as shop fronts and signage, promotions and marketing initiatives. Details are here.