LATEST NEWS....
Read about what the Walton-on-Thames Town Alliance has been doing lately and what's going on in your town.
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Thames Path Restriction at Walton Marina
Following injury to a cyclist, barriers have been installed at the Walton Marina bridge on the Thames Path. Cyclists are required to dismount to cross the bridge
Following injury to a cyclist, barriers have been installed at the Walton Marina bridge on the Thames Path. Cyclists are required to dismount to cross the bridge
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Pre-Season News From The Swans
Get news of pre-season matches and new player singings.
Visit Walton & Hersham FC website.
Get news of pre-season matches and new player singings.
Visit Walton & Hersham FC website.
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Another New Name is Open in Walton-on-Thames
This new outlet is now open in Walton-on-Thames.
IRO Sushi is in the Heart on Hepworth Way
This new outlet is now open in Walton-on-Thames.
IRO Sushi is in the Heart on Hepworth Way
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Wotta Wedding.July 6th 2024
Wotta Chairman Alan Palmer and former Wotta Director Tracey Blandford were married on July 6th. Tracey is now Manager of Walton Business Improvement District.and Love Walton.
Many congratulations to Tracey and Alan Palmer
Wotta Chairman Alan Palmer and former Wotta Director Tracey Blandford were married on July 6th. Tracey is now Manager of Walton Business Improvement District.and Love Walton.
Many congratulations to Tracey and Alan Palmer
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There's A New Business in Walton High Street.
Wotta welcomes Gadget and Vape Zone to Walton-on-Thames High Street.
It's opposite KFC.
Wotta welcomes Gadget and Vape Zone to Walton-on-Thames High Street.
It's opposite KFC.
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Wotta Welcomes A New Business to Walton on Thames
A unit in the Heart Centre is being prepared to open.
Crafty Pots is close to Brightlife Chemist and across from Rock Up.
Their website has lots of information about the opportunities.
Welcome to Walton.
The business opened on June 11th
A unit in the Heart Centre is being prepared to open.
Crafty Pots is close to Brightlife Chemist and across from Rock Up.
Their website has lots of information about the opportunities.
Welcome to Walton.
The business opened on June 11th
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Wagamama Has Re=opened in Walton-on-Thames
The business has re=opened. There is indoor and outdoor seating as well as takeaways.
The restaurant is double the size of the pre-lockdown unit.
Wotta says 'welcome back'
It's in New Zealand Avenue and re-opened on June 17th.
The business has re=opened. There is indoor and outdoor seating as well as takeaways.
The restaurant is double the size of the pre-lockdown unit.
Wotta says 'welcome back'
It's in New Zealand Avenue and re-opened on June 17th.
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CThe June/July Edition of Your Elmbridge Magazine is available online.
Follow this link to read online.
Follow this link to read online.
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Walton-on-Thames Cricket Club Fixtures and Results
Walton-on=Thames Cricket Club keeps its future fixtures and recent results on a regularly updated board.
Walton-on=Thames Cricket Club keeps its future fixtures and recent results on a regularly updated board.
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School Summer Holiday Workshop.
'Let's Make A Show' is a week-long workshop for 7 - 14 year olds.
It runs from July 29th to August 2nd.
There's more information on the Riverhouse Barn website
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The Hepworth Playhouse Theatre Will Be Busy This Season
It will be a busy season at the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse in Walton-On-Thames
Details are on the theatre website
It will be a busy season at the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse in Walton-On-Thames
Details are on the theatre website
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Two Aspects of Walton's Past in a New Memorial
This stunning new memorial can now be seen in Station Avenue, Walton-on-Thames. in front of Walton Court Gardens, a new housing development on the site of former Birds Eye offices. (View from two positions to reveal two images from one memorial).
It brings together two parts of Walton's history.
It was commissioned by Crest A2D (Walton Court) LLP in conjunction with Elmbridge Borough Council
This stunning new memorial can now be seen in Station Avenue, Walton-on-Thames. in front of Walton Court Gardens, a new housing development on the site of former Birds Eye offices. (View from two positions to reveal two images from one memorial).
It brings together two parts of Walton's history.
- The Spitfire commemorates Flight Seargant Charles Sidney who was shot down over Walton on September 27th 1940
- Offices of Birds Eye on the site in Station Avenue where a number of penguins lived in an outdoor area.
It was commissioned by Crest A2D (Walton Court) LLP in conjunction with Elmbridge Borough Council
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Wotta Welcomes A New Business in Bridge Street
On May 1st, a new business opened in Bridge Street. The papers in the window have been taken down.
Poto's Cafe is open now.
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Now Open in the Heart Centre
Please welcome Juice Station to the Heart Walton-on-Thamws.
it is now open. This is the first Juice Station in the UK. The brand originates in Pakistan.
Please welcome Juice Station to the Heart Walton-on-Thamws.
it is now open. This is the first Juice Station in the UK. The brand originates in Pakistan.
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Wotta welcomes businesses opening in Terrace Road, Walton-on-Thames
Flower Hut is already trading and welcoming customers..
A new Domino's pizza outlet opened on March 23rd.
Details in this Surrey Live Article.
Flower Hut is already trading and welcoming customers..
A new Domino's pizza outlet opened on March 23rd.
Details in this Surrey Live Article.
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Major company coming to Walton
Wotta is preparing to welcome Greggs to Walton. A planning application has been submitted for a unit in the Heart.
Wotta is preparing to welcome Greggs to Walton. A planning application has been submitted for a unit in the Heart.
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Wotta welcomes a new business to Walton-on-Thames.
On March 6th 2024, Burwood Grange Care Home opened its doors, The facility is in Seven Hills Road. It can provide care on a permanent or respite basis for 56 people.
Representatives from Wotta took a tour.
On March 6th 2024, Burwood Grange Care Home opened its doors, The facility is in Seven Hills Road. It can provide care on a permanent or respite basis for 56 people.
Representatives from Wotta took a tour.
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- Now Open in Walton-on-Thames
Wotta wishes the owner and team every success.
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Rock Up Opened In December 2023.
Located in the Heart complex, the climbing wall ia a great hit with young and not so yung!.
Details are on the Rock Up website..
Located in the Heart complex, the climbing wall ia a great hit with young and not so yung!.
Details are on the Rock Up website..
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Floodlights Have Been Re-installed at St. Marys Church Walton.
Please take a look.
Thanks to all those responsible for 'making it happen'..
Please take a look.
Thanks to all those responsible for 'making it happen'..
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New Banners in the Heart, Walton-on-Thames.
Check out the new banners in the Heart. The designs link back to Waltons film studios.
Check out the new banners in the Heart. The designs link back to Waltons film studios.
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A .New Information Board has been installed in Church Walk in Walton on Thames
The Surrey Diggers Trail passes through Walton.
Follow the Trail thanks to Elmbridge Museum's team of historians.
The Surrey Diggers Trail passes through Walton.
Follow the Trail thanks to Elmbridge Museum's team of historians.
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Guild Living Plan To Develop the Former Homebase site..
Construction activities are expected to start soon.
There are more details on the Guild Living website.
Construction activities are expected to start soon.
There are more details on the Guild Living website.
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Developments in Walton-on-Thames High Street
Several property owners have submitted plans to improve their property in the High Street. Links to the Elmbridge Borough Council planning application website are shown below
12 - 16 High Street Planning application 2022/3205
This site just along from CarpetRight has been empty for 5 years.
Picture of proposed development. On September 26th we learned that planning permission had not been granted.
9-21a High Street. Planning application 2202/1680
A signhficant development seen on this drawing
Several property owners have submitted plans to improve their property in the High Street. Links to the Elmbridge Borough Council planning application website are shown below
12 - 16 High Street Planning application 2022/3205
This site just along from CarpetRight has been empty for 5 years.
Picture of proposed development. On September 26th we learned that planning permission had not been granted.
9-21a High Street. Planning application 2202/1680
A signhficant development seen on this drawing
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Wotta welcomes A New Business To Walton High Street
There's a very smart new mens barber shop in Walton High Street. It's just along from KFC. Wotta welcomes this new business., The Barbers Company.
There's a very smart new mens barber shop in Walton High Street. It's just along from KFC. Wotta welcomes this new business., The Barbers Company.
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New Community Shop Has Opened In Walton-on-Thames.
Wotta welcomes the opening of a new community space to help families struggling with the cost of living.
Operated by Walton Charity, 'The Bridge' is in Bridge Street.
Wotta welcomes the opening of a new community space to help families struggling with the cost of living.
Operated by Walton Charity, 'The Bridge' is in Bridge Street.
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Now Open in Walton-on-Thames
Wotta welcomes this business that has opened a branch in Walton-on-Thames.
Gymfinitykids- is located in the former Debenhams store in the Heart
Wotta welcomes this business that has opened a branch in Walton-on-Thames.
Gymfinitykids- is located in the former Debenhams store in the Heart
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New Town Centre Banners Have Been Installed
Our town centre initiative has installed new banners along the High Street and Bridge Street.
Don't they look great.
Our town centre initiative has installed new banners along the High Street and Bridge Street.
Don't they look great.
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Welcome to Walton-on-Thames
Wotta extends a warm welcome to another business that has chosen Walton-on-Thames for a new edition to its branch network.
Kokoro is now open in High Street Walton-on-Thames. The company has over 50 outlets in England and Scotland. specialises in handmade Sushi - either eat-in or take-away.
Wotta extends a warm welcome to another business that has chosen Walton-on-Thames for a new edition to its branch network.
Kokoro is now open in High Street Walton-on-Thames. The company has over 50 outlets in England and Scotland. specialises in handmade Sushi - either eat-in or take-away.
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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.
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Do You Use Junction 10 of M25?.
National Highways are working to improve the junction just a few miles from Walton.
Work has started and there are some road restrictions and closures.
Details are on this website.
National Highways are working to improve the junction just a few miles from Walton.
Work has started and there are some road restrictions and closures.
Details are on this website.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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..
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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.
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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
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. |
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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.