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Opening of a New Hotel in Walton Confirmed for 2021.
The new hotel being built above the Marks and Spencer Food Hall in Church Street will open later this year. This is one of 17 openings announced by the hotel company. There is already a Travelodge opposite Walton station.
The new hotel being built above the Marks and Spencer Food Hall in Church Street will open later this year. This is one of 17 openings announced by the hotel company. There is already a Travelodge opposite Walton station.
Please Welcome Some New Businesses to Walton
Since the latest lockdown started just before Christmas, several businesses have been preparing to start trading
Since the latest lockdown started just before Christmas, several businesses have been preparing to start trading
- Three different outlets operated by Homebase in New Zealand Avenue
- Rita's Hair & Beauty in the High Street
- Ligneous Kitchens in New Zealand Avenue
- Three businesses started trading during lockdown and are now looking forward to full trading conditions: Aldi, Jolly Coffee in Bridge Street and Walton Paint and DIY in Hersham Road under the bridge.
- Down on the River Thames, another new business is starting - Chilliboats
New Initiative Starts to Take Shape in Walton-on-Thames
There's a new initiative in Walton town centre. Last year, town centre businesses voted to fund and establish a Business Improvement District. Here is a logo you can expect to see all over the town centre as well as on a website and social media.
Wotta worked to set up this initiative and will now be working alongside Love Walton to encourage even more residents from Surrey and further afield to explore what Walton has to offer.
Watch out for announcements in the next month.
There's a new initiative in Walton town centre. Last year, town centre businesses voted to fund and establish a Business Improvement District. Here is a logo you can expect to see all over the town centre as well as on a website and social media.
Wotta worked to set up this initiative and will now be working alongside Love Walton to encourage even more residents from Surrey and further afield to explore what Walton has to offer.
Watch out for announcements in the next month.
A New Restaurant Is Preparing To Open In Walton-on-Thames.
Residents are preparing to welcome a new addition to Walton's restaurant scene.
A branch of Lemongrass is coming to New Zealand Avenue, next door to Carluccio's.
This company has eleven outlets in southern England.
We'll update this information when we know the opening date.
Residents are preparing to welcome a new addition to Walton's restaurant scene.
A branch of Lemongrass is coming to New Zealand Avenue, next door to Carluccio's.
This company has eleven outlets in southern England.
We'll update this information when we know the opening date.
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Please Follow Official National Step 2 Restrictions. This is really important
Please follow the Updated Government information (updated today). Information about re-opening of businesses is here.
Elmbridge Borough Council published this newsletter for local residents and businesses on Wednesday May 5th.
Covid-19 statistics (cases and vaccinations) for Elmbridge and all of Surrey published on Friday April 30th are now available here.
Please follow the Updated Government information (updated today). Information about re-opening of businesses is here.
Elmbridge Borough Council published this newsletter for local residents and businesses on Wednesday May 5th.
Covid-19 statistics (cases and vaccinations) for Elmbridge and all of Surrey published on Friday April 30th are now available here.
Anzac Day Marked With Special Church Service
April 25th 2021 was Anzac Day. Walton's special connections to New Zealand were remembered in a special Anzac Commemorative Service in St. Marys Church. The New Zealand Flag flew from the church tower all day..
Dignitaries at the service included:
Mr. Bede Corry The High Commissioner for New Zealand
Captain Stephanie Sheldon, representing the Australian Defence Force
Major Paul Cocker form the New Zealand Army
The Mayor of Elmbridge, Cllr Mary Sheldon.
The service may be viewed on the Church YouTube Channel.
This website has information about the link between Walton and servicemen from New Zealand and Australia in the First World War.
April 25th 2021 was Anzac Day. Walton's special connections to New Zealand were remembered in a special Anzac Commemorative Service in St. Marys Church. The New Zealand Flag flew from the church tower all day..
Dignitaries at the service included:
Mr. Bede Corry The High Commissioner for New Zealand
Captain Stephanie Sheldon, representing the Australian Defence Force
Major Paul Cocker form the New Zealand Army
The Mayor of Elmbridge, Cllr Mary Sheldon.
The service may be viewed on the Church YouTube Channel.
This website has information about the link between Walton and servicemen from New Zealand and Australia in the First World War.
Outdoor Sports Starting - come and join Walton's Ladies Cricket Team!
If you're longing to get out and love cricket, come down to Walton Cricket Club (in Ashley Park behind the old Homebase site) on a Thursday at 18:00 and join us in the nets. The Pen Players have been going for a couple of years and are now in a league with lots of fun matches planned this season. Contact Cookie on 07748-563749 for more info or click HERE
If you're longing to get out and love cricket, come down to Walton Cricket Club (in Ashley Park behind the old Homebase site) on a Thursday at 18:00 and join us in the nets. The Pen Players have been going for a couple of years and are now in a league with lots of fun matches planned this season. Contact Cookie on 07748-563749 for more info or click HERE
Spring in the Streets of Walton on Thames
As you enjoy exploring our town and all its businesses, please pause to enjoy the glorious colours of spring.
As you enjoy exploring our town and all its businesses, please pause to enjoy the glorious colours of spring.
Many Walton Restaurants Offer Outside Seating, Delivery or Pick-up.
Please Support Them.
With dine-in service not possible in this period of lockdown, many of Walton's restaurants are open offering collection or delivery service. They include:
Cappadocia. Prima Fila, Nando's, Wagamama, Khao Sam, Persian Kitchen,
The Walton Village, Babucci, Khan of Walton, Fridayz, La Terraza, L'Affamato,
Pizzza Express, McDonalds., Sushi Wakyo, The Bear and Barbers.. Some are now offering outdoor seating.
When you have to stay at home, why not eat in with delicious food from one of Walton's great restaurants.
Please Support Them.
With dine-in service not possible in this period of lockdown, many of Walton's restaurants are open offering collection or delivery service. They include:
Cappadocia. Prima Fila, Nando's, Wagamama, Khao Sam, Persian Kitchen,
The Walton Village, Babucci, Khan of Walton, Fridayz, La Terraza, L'Affamato,
Pizzza Express, McDonalds., Sushi Wakyo, The Bear and Barbers.. Some are now offering outdoor seating.
When you have to stay at home, why not eat in with delicious food from one of Walton's great restaurants.
An NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Centre Has Opened in Walton-on-Thames.
The former H&M for Kids store in the Heart opened as an NHS Vaccination Centre on Thursday January 14th.
This is not a walk-in centre. Only those who have a confirmed appointment at this centre should attend. Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before your appointment time.
WoTTA has prepared this video to explain the process on arrival.
Dominic Raab MP for Esher and Walton visited the centre.
Celebrity Ruth Langsford praised the centre following her jab on Saturday February 13th. Read this Daily Mail article.
Pupils from Grovelands School have made a giant poster for the 'Thank You' wall in the centre.
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
Play Park open in Ashley Park, Walton-on-Thames
On a windy Saturday morning December 19th, WoTTA Steering Group Members marked the completion and opening of much needed play equipment in Ashley Park. The facility includes swings, a climbing tower, activity trail & jungle climber
This project (proposed by WoTTA) has been made possible through support (and funds) from Elmbridge Borough Council's Community Infrastructure Levy fund, Walton Charity and Walton BID.
The play equipment is fully installed is well used already despite the cold weather... Our page about the project has more information including pictures and a video.
On a windy Saturday morning December 19th, WoTTA Steering Group Members marked the completion and opening of much needed play equipment in Ashley Park. The facility includes swings, a climbing tower, activity trail & jungle climber
This project (proposed by WoTTA) has been made possible through support (and funds) from Elmbridge Borough Council's Community Infrastructure Levy fund, Walton Charity and Walton BID.
The play equipment is fully installed is well used already despite the cold weather... Our page about the project has more information including pictures and a video.
Homebase Site Planning Application - Refused - Appeal and Public Inquiry
. A planning application has been submitted by Guild Living in respect of the site currently occupied by Homebase in New Zealand Avenue, Walton-on-Thames (including the car park) . The proposal is for a 'development comprising 222 units of care accommodation with associated communal facilities, landscaping, parking, accesses (vehicular and pedestrian), public realm, bicycle stores and sub-station following demolition of existing buildings'.
This is a very important site in the centre of Walton-on-Thames. WoTTA encouraged residents and business owners to view the planning application and supporting documents. The application reference is 2020/0832
As at August 14th, 188 objections had been filed alongside 9 supporters and 8 people who submitted a comment. The application was considered by the EBC Planning Committee on October 20th. A report presented by Council Officers to the Planning Committee (published on October 9th) recommended that planning permission should be refused. The Elmbridge Planning Committee considered the application on October 20th..
On May 27th, WoTTA filed its opposition to the planning application. Read the letter below.
On October 20th, Elmbridge Planning Committee refused the application.
On December 1st, Guild Living filed an appeal against the decision. The inquiry was held online between March 9th and 22nd. The insoector will make a site visit after April 12th when non-essential shops are expected to re-open. A decision is expected by mid-May 2021.
. A planning application has been submitted by Guild Living in respect of the site currently occupied by Homebase in New Zealand Avenue, Walton-on-Thames (including the car park) . The proposal is for a 'development comprising 222 units of care accommodation with associated communal facilities, landscaping, parking, accesses (vehicular and pedestrian), public realm, bicycle stores and sub-station following demolition of existing buildings'.
This is a very important site in the centre of Walton-on-Thames. WoTTA encouraged residents and business owners to view the planning application and supporting documents. The application reference is 2020/0832
As at August 14th, 188 objections had been filed alongside 9 supporters and 8 people who submitted a comment. The application was considered by the EBC Planning Committee on October 20th. A report presented by Council Officers to the Planning Committee (published on October 9th) recommended that planning permission should be refused. The Elmbridge Planning Committee considered the application on October 20th..
On May 27th, WoTTA filed its opposition to the planning application. Read the letter below.
On October 20th, Elmbridge Planning Committee refused the application.
On December 1st, Guild Living filed an appeal against the decision. The inquiry was held online between March 9th and 22nd. The insoector will make a site visit after April 12th when non-essential shops are expected to re-open. A decision is expected by mid-May 2021.
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Walton Matters - April Edition.
You'll find all about Walton in the latest April 2021 edition
Read it online.
You'll find all about Walton in the latest April 2021 edition
Read it online.
Your Elmbridge - April 2021
Please take a few minutes to read your local magazine.
Enjoy the April Edition online
Please take a few minutes to read your local magazine.
Enjoy the April Edition online
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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.