LATEST NEWS....
Read about what the Walton-on-Thames Trading Alliance has been doing lately and what's going on in your town
Please Follow Official Lockdown Restrictions. This is really important
Please follow the Updated Government information (updated on November 26th 2020).. Please read it and follow the rules.
Elmbridge Borough Council published this news update for local residents and businesses on Monday November 30th.
From December 2nd, all of Surrey will be subject to Tier 2 restrictions. Download a Tier 2 chart below.
Covid-19 statistics for Surrey published on November 26th are now available from Surrey County Council They show an improving situation in Elmbridge.
Please follow the Updated Government information (updated on November 26th 2020).. Please read it and follow the rules.
Elmbridge Borough Council published this news update for local residents and businesses on Monday November 30th.
From December 2nd, all of Surrey will be subject to Tier 2 restrictions. Download a Tier 2 chart below.
Covid-19 statistics for Surrey published on November 26th are now available from Surrey County Council They show an improving situation in Elmbridge.
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Lockdown - Which Retail Outlets Are Open?
Our web manager has taken his daily exercise around some of our main trading streets to present a list of outlets that are open:
All open: Banks, Building Society offices, Funeral Directors, Chemists, Estate Agents, Veterinary Practices, Post Offices
Cafe/coffee shop offering take-away only: 1955 Club, Surrey Coffee Company, Costa, Starbucks, Le Petit Cafe, J&D Sandwich Bar, Crumbs, Halfway Cafe, Chair & Chai.
Restaurants offering take-away/delivery only: Nando's, Pizza Express, La Terraza, Cappadocia, Wagamama, Mc Donalds, L'Affirmato, Persian Kitchen, Babucci plus those that normally only offer take-away/delivery.
Terrace Road: Unity Motor Supplies, The Garage, Laundry Room, Pollingtons, Your Choice Food & Wine, Co-op, Tyre City, Alio
Bridge Street: Wilko, Walton Express, Walton Stitch, Country Carpets
The Heart: Carpetright, Magills, Sainsburys, Vision Express, Poundland, Holland & Barrett,
Open for click & collect: Next, Waterstones
High Street: Logistical Supplies, Olive, The Local Food & Wine, Cake Owls, Castigilone, Superdrug, Timpsons, Boots, W.H.Smith, Specsavers
New Zealand Avenue: Explore Learning, East Street Cycles, Dreams, Shop & Save Food & Wine
Church Street:: Jewsons, Pets at home, Jantar, M&S Food, Post Office, Eyeworks, Bona Tailoring
Halfway: Nova Klean, Nisa Local, Ginger Bread Man Bakery, Walton Food & Wine, Hammonds Butchers, Tesco Express, Best One
Ambleside Avenue: Styles Fruit & Veg
Cottimore Lane: Nisa Local, Giardina Butchers
If you know of more, please email our web manager
Our web manager has taken his daily exercise around some of our main trading streets to present a list of outlets that are open:
All open: Banks, Building Society offices, Funeral Directors, Chemists, Estate Agents, Veterinary Practices, Post Offices
Cafe/coffee shop offering take-away only: 1955 Club, Surrey Coffee Company, Costa, Starbucks, Le Petit Cafe, J&D Sandwich Bar, Crumbs, Halfway Cafe, Chair & Chai.
Restaurants offering take-away/delivery only: Nando's, Pizza Express, La Terraza, Cappadocia, Wagamama, Mc Donalds, L'Affirmato, Persian Kitchen, Babucci plus those that normally only offer take-away/delivery.
Terrace Road: Unity Motor Supplies, The Garage, Laundry Room, Pollingtons, Your Choice Food & Wine, Co-op, Tyre City, Alio
Bridge Street: Wilko, Walton Express, Walton Stitch, Country Carpets
The Heart: Carpetright, Magills, Sainsburys, Vision Express, Poundland, Holland & Barrett,
Open for click & collect: Next, Waterstones
High Street: Logistical Supplies, Olive, The Local Food & Wine, Cake Owls, Castigilone, Superdrug, Timpsons, Boots, W.H.Smith, Specsavers
New Zealand Avenue: Explore Learning, East Street Cycles, Dreams, Shop & Save Food & Wine
Church Street:: Jewsons, Pets at home, Jantar, M&S Food, Post Office, Eyeworks, Bona Tailoring
Halfway: Nova Klean, Nisa Local, Ginger Bread Man Bakery, Walton Food & Wine, Hammonds Butchers, Tesco Express, Best One
Ambleside Avenue: Styles Fruit & Veg
Cottimore Lane: Nisa Local, Giardina Butchers
If you know of more, please email our web manager
Installation of Play Equipment Has Started
On a grey Monday morning, November 30th, WoTTA Steering Group Members joined the construction team for the start of installation of much needed play equipment in Ashley Park. We will be installing swings, 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.
Installation work should be complete before Christmas.
On a grey Monday morning, November 30th, WoTTA Steering Group Members joined the construction team for the start of installation of much needed play equipment in Ashley Park. We will be installing swings, 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.
Installation work should be complete before Christmas.
Free Parking at The Heart Centre
If you need to drive into Walton-on-Thames during the second lockdown, parking in the multi-storey car park at the Heart is free of charge. until December 2nd.
If you need to drive into Walton-on-Thames during the second lockdown, parking in the multi-storey car park at the Heart is free of charge. until December 2nd.
Light Up Elmbridge Festival - A Chance For All Residents To Get Involved
With a theme of 'Starry Nights', please do support this local initiative. Get your neighbours involved and log your decorated window on the website.
There is a prize to be won.
Details are here.
Check out all the features of the Festival.
With a theme of 'Starry Nights', please do support this local initiative. Get your neighbours involved and log your decorated window on the website.
There is a prize to be won.
Details are here.
Check out all the features of the Festival.
Two Walton Businesses Have Scooped Awards - Congratulations.
WoTTA congratulates two Walton businesses that have been recognised in the Elmbridge Independent Retailer Awards 2020.
Best cafe or restaurant: The Surrey Coffee Company in New Zealand Avenue
Best for fashion: Zebra Boutique in Church Street.
WoTTA congratulates two Walton businesses that have been recognised in the Elmbridge Independent Retailer Awards 2020.
Best cafe or restaurant: The Surrey Coffee Company in New Zealand Avenue
Best for fashion: Zebra Boutique in Church Street.
'Best in County' Award For a Walton Business
Congratulations to The Surrey Coffee Company, New Zealand Avenue, Walton-on-Thames for achieving the Best Local Food/ Drink Initiative Award in the
Surrey Life Food and Drink Awards 2020.
Congratulations to The Surrey Coffee Company, New Zealand Avenue, Walton-on-Thames for achieving the Best Local Food/ Drink Initiative Award in the
Surrey Life Food and Drink Awards 2020.
The Tree Is Up and The Lights Are On
A big thank you to Mark and his team at the Heart for kicking off the Christmas Season.
All around the Heart, the lights have been installed and are switched on. Sadly, we couldn't have a formal ceremony or Festival of Light this year.
In our town centre streets, Elmbridge Borough Council have done a great job installing illuminations on lampposts.
A big thank you to Mark and his team at the Heart for kicking off the Christmas Season.
All around the Heart, the lights have been installed and are switched on. Sadly, we couldn't have a formal ceremony or Festival of Light this year.
In our town centre streets, Elmbridge Borough Council have done a great job installing illuminations on lampposts.
There's A New Name in the Centre of Walton That Is Welcoming Customers
Ready for fish and chips? How about visiting The Fish Tank in Church Street? The business has a new owner and the outlet is looking really appealing after a refit
Ready for fish and chips? How about visiting The Fish Tank in Church Street? The business has a new owner and the outlet is looking really appealing after a refit
There's a Global Brand Coming to Our High Street
Shopfitters are working hard to prepare a Sony Centre on the High Street in Walton-on-Thames..
It will be a branch of Staines Sony Centre.
It won't be long!
Shopfitters are working hard to prepare a Sony Centre on the High Street in Walton-on-Thames..
It will be a branch of Staines Sony Centre.
It won't be long!
Let's Welcome Another New Independent Business to Walton.
Cake Owls has opened in Walton's High Street selling a delicious range of decorated cakes..
Another independent trader sees great advantage and potential in establishing its business in our town.
Cake Owls has opened in Walton's High Street selling a delicious range of decorated cakes..
Another independent trader sees great advantage and potential in establishing its business in our town.
More - Good News - Another Empty Town Centre Property Is Open
A former estate agents office has been refurbished and occupied.
66 High Street (next to Cappadocia restaurant) is now the home of Aston Mead Land & Planning, a property investment company.
A former estate agents office has been refurbished and occupied.
66 High Street (next to Cappadocia restaurant) is now the home of Aston Mead Land & Planning, a property investment company.
Aldi Is Expected To Arrive in Walton-on-Thames in Early 2021
After gaining planning permission, contractors have been preparing the corner site at the junction of Bridge Street and Hepworth Way for several weeks. The company has submitted the exterior designs of the building (particularly signage) for planning approval. Details can be found on the Elmbridge Borough Council website.
Planning permission was granted on November 11th.
By November 20th 2020, food display cabinets and checkouts had been installed.
After gaining planning permission, contractors have been preparing the corner site at the junction of Bridge Street and Hepworth Way for several weeks. The company has submitted the exterior designs of the building (particularly signage) for planning approval. Details can be found on the Elmbridge Borough Council website.
Planning permission was granted on November 11th.
By November 20th 2020, food display cabinets and checkouts had been installed.
Homebase Site Planning Application - Refused
. 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 will be considered by the EBC Planning Committee on October 20th. A report presented by Council Officers to the Planning Committee (published on October 9th) recommends that planning permission is refused. The Elmbridge Planning Committee will consider 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.
. 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 will be considered by the EBC Planning Committee on October 20th. A report presented by Council Officers to the Planning Committee (published on October 9th) recommends that planning permission is refused. The Elmbridge Planning Committee will consider 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.
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Homebase Site - Demolition Is Underway - Updated Schedule Announced
A separate planning application has been approved covering arrangements to demolish the former Homebase building. Demolition activities will take place from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. With demolition work now underway, the contractors have published this newsletter for local residents and businesses about their activities..
A separate planning application has been approved covering arrangements to demolish the former Homebase building. Demolition activities will take place from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. With demolition work now underway, the contractors have published this newsletter for local residents and businesses about their activities..
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WoTTA Regrets.......
The Steering Committee of Walton-on-Thames Trading Alliance has regretfully had to cancel plans for two major events due to the effect of Covid-19 restrictions.
Heritage Day planned for September 19th and the Festival of Light on November 21st are CANCELLED.
The committee looks forward to your support in 2021.
The Steering Committee of Walton-on-Thames Trading Alliance has regretfully had to cancel plans for two major events due to the effect of Covid-19 restrictions.
Heritage Day planned for September 19th and the Festival of Light on November 21st are CANCELLED.
The committee looks forward to your support in 2021.
Walton Matters - November Edition.
You'll find all about Walton in the latest November edition.
Read it online.
You'll find all about Walton in the latest November edition.
Read it online.
Your Elmbridge - November 2020
Please take a few minutes to read your local magazine.
Enjoy the November Edition online.
Please take a few minutes to read your local magazine.
Enjoy the November Edition online.
Launch of Walton's Business Improvement District Paused
The effect of the coronavirus pandemic has caused the Walton BID Task Group to pause launch activities. On Monday March 23rd they issued this statement:
'The Walton BID Task Group were incredibly grateful to get the enthusiastic backing of businesses to establish a BID at the ballot announced on the 13th March..
With our high streets and businesses under increasing pressure due to the COVID 19 emergency the Walton BID has decided to pause and delay the launch of the business improvement district.
Following the YES vote the BID Regulations allow up to a year to commence the BID so we will keep the launch date under review over the next few months.
Businesses are going to require all the sort of support a BID may provide when the time comes but for now we need to deal with the immediate challenges.
There are a range of measures that have been announced to try and ease the burden for businesses and we will endeavour to keep you updated on this. Please visit our website to get more information or check out the latest guidance for employers, businesses and employees via:
The effect of the coronavirus pandemic has caused the Walton BID Task Group to pause launch activities. On Monday March 23rd they issued this statement:
'The Walton BID Task Group were incredibly grateful to get the enthusiastic backing of businesses to establish a BID at the ballot announced on the 13th March..
With our high streets and businesses under increasing pressure due to the COVID 19 emergency the Walton BID has decided to pause and delay the launch of the business improvement district.
Following the YES vote the BID Regulations allow up to a year to commence the BID so we will keep the launch date under review over the next few months.
Businesses are going to require all the sort of support a BID may provide when the time comes but for now we need to deal with the immediate challenges.
There are a range of measures that have been announced to try and ease the burden for businesses and we will endeavour to keep you updated on this. Please visit our website to get more information or check out the latest guidance for employers, businesses and employees via:
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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.
WoTTA Has Installed New Totems At Walton-on-Thames Station
Passengers arriving at Walton-on-Thames railway station can now find a map and other useful information about Walton as they exit both platforms of the station. Walton on Thames Trading Alliance (WoTTA) has been responsible for arranging the installation. There are also several totems at key points in the town centre.,
Passengers arriving at Walton-on-Thames railway station can now find a map and other useful information about Walton as they exit both platforms of the station. Walton on Thames Trading Alliance (WoTTA) has been responsible for arranging the installation. There are also several totems at key points in the town centre.,
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WoTTA is now a member of Surrey Chambers of Commerce
Walton-on-Thames Trading Alliance (WoTTA) is now a member of Surrey Chambers of Commerce. |
Walton Trail!
Walton Trail is now complete. You can find out loads of detailed information. By the way, have you taken the QUIZ yet to see how much you know about Walton??
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Walton Trail is now complete. You can find out loads of detailed information. By the way, have you taken the QUIZ yet to see how much you know about Walton??
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