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Statement From Joint Leaders of Elmbridge Borough Council - April 8th 2020
'Please follow official advice' is the key message in a statement to all residents from the joint leaders of EBC published on April 8th ahead of the Easter weekend. Read it here.
'Please follow official advice' is the key message in a statement to all residents from the joint leaders of EBC published on April 8th ahead of the Easter weekend. Read it here.
Essential Businesses That Are Open
The UK Government has published a list of the types of business that are expected to close and those that are permitted to stay open after March 23rd.
In taking his daily exercise, WoTTA's web manager has assembled this list of businesses in Walton that are open:
Terrace Road: Pollingtons, Co-op Food, Goulds Chemist, Your Choice Wine and Food, The Laundry Room, Pets at Home, Vets4Pets , Alios Delicatessen,
The Heart: Sainsburys, Holland and Barrett, Poundland, Courts Pharmacy,
Church Street: Marks and Spencer Food, Post Office, Jantar
High Street: Boots, Specsavers, Warehouse Outlet, Olive, The Local, Superdrug
Bridge Street: Wilko, Walton Express
New Zealand Avenue: AAQ News, Surrey Coffee (Fruit, Groceries and Veg)
Hersham Road: Ashley Vets, Post Office, Nisa, Gingerbread Bakery, Walton Food and Wine,, Hammonds Butchers, Best One, Tesco Express
Cottimore Road: Nisa,
Ambleside Avenue: Styles fruit, Townsend Chemist
Molsey Road: Kapoor , Tesco Express
Seven Hills Road: Fruit and Veg (Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday(former Wyevale Garden Centre)
Plus banks and building societies. Most businesses that are open have reduced opening hours -please check.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ON EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 12th, SUPERMARKETS AND LARGE FOOD STORES WILL BE CLOSED (Sunday Trading).,
If you spot any additions or corrections, please contact our web manager.
Scroll down this page for information about supermarkets and food from restaurants.
WoTTA Is Helping People In Isolation
We've had a great response from the public, with 42 people so far signing up as local volunteers. We've recently linked with the Surrey and Elmbridge Volunteer groups who are now also passing people in need our way. We pair them up with a volunteer who commits to keep in touch with them, checking in and helping with their needs. So far, the majority of people we've helped have been over 80, needing help with shopping or prescription collection. If there's a greater need we're also connected with local community groups, such as Home Instead, who can provide further support.
The key is being able to reach everyone, not leaving anyone isolated and alone. Thank you to everyone who's volunteered so far. If you'd like to join us, or know someone who needs help, please fill in this form.
We've had a great response from the public, with 42 people so far signing up as local volunteers. We've recently linked with the Surrey and Elmbridge Volunteer groups who are now also passing people in need our way. We pair them up with a volunteer who commits to keep in touch with them, checking in and helping with their needs. So far, the majority of people we've helped have been over 80, needing help with shopping or prescription collection. If there's a greater need we're also connected with local community groups, such as Home Instead, who can provide further support.
The key is being able to reach everyone, not leaving anyone isolated and alone. Thank you to everyone who's volunteered so far. If you'd like to join us, or know someone who needs help, please fill in this form.
Coronavirus Emergency - Support For Businesses
.WoTTA joins Elmbridge Borough Council in welcoming the Government announcement of a number of measures designed to support businesses during the Coronavirus emergency.
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We urge all business owners to read about the range of support on the Council website.
The official Government website for businesses in the Coronavirus pandemic is here.
Specific news for restaurants is also available here.
We also encourage you to re-visit these websites every day as more information becomes available including answers to the question 'how do I get access to the support?'
.WoTTA joins Elmbridge Borough Council in welcoming the Government announcement of a number of measures designed to support businesses during the Coronavirus emergency.
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We urge all business owners to read about the range of support on the Council website.
The official Government website for businesses in the Coronavirus pandemic is here.
Specific news for restaurants is also available here.
We also encourage you to re-visit these websites every day as more information becomes available including answers to the question 'how do I get access to the support?'
Some Restaurants Are Still Open But Offering a Take-Away or Delivery Service
Please support Walton restaurants and coffee shops that have changed their business model and are now operating a take away or delivery service. They include:
Surrey Coffee,, Cappadocia, La Terraza, Prima Fila, The Mogul, Babbuci, Khao Sarn, L'affamato, Caspari, Khan of Walton, Persian Kitchen.
We have put this list together from personal observation and reports on Facebook. Many websites have not been updated to reflect the changes. Please telephone establishments to discover details of their service. If a restaurant has changed its plans, please notify our web manager so this page can be updated.
Many regular take-away businesses are operating normally.. There's even a new takeaway just opened at Halfway.
If you know of other restaurants that have changed to take-away/delivery, Please email our web manager so we can list them here.
Many businesses have also reduced their opening hours.
Please support Walton restaurants and coffee shops that have changed their business model and are now operating a take away or delivery service. They include:
Surrey Coffee,, Cappadocia, La Terraza, Prima Fila, The Mogul, Babbuci, Khao Sarn, L'affamato, Caspari, Khan of Walton, Persian Kitchen.
We have put this list together from personal observation and reports on Facebook. Many websites have not been updated to reflect the changes. Please telephone establishments to discover details of their service. If a restaurant has changed its plans, please notify our web manager so this page can be updated.
Many regular take-away businesses are operating normally.. There's even a new takeaway just opened at Halfway.
If you know of other restaurants that have changed to take-away/delivery, Please email our web manager so we can list them here.
Many businesses have also reduced their opening hours.
Updated Supermarket Opening Hours
Recent increased demand has caused some supermarkets to change opening hours and offer special time slots to elderly people and NHS workers. All supermarkets and shops are practising social distancing.
Here is the situation (as at Sunday March 29th):
.Sainsburys : Weekdays Open 8am-8pm. 8am-9am for elderly and vulnerable customers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Open Mon-Sat 7.30am - 8 am for NHS and social care workers.
M & S Food:: Weekdays Open 8am - 9pm 8am - 9am for NHS workers on Tuesday and Friday and for elderly and vulnerable on Monday and Thursday.
Waitrose : Weekdays 8am - 9pm (8pm on Saturday) First hour of each day for Elderly and vulnerable customers. One shopper per household.
Tesco: Weekdays 6am - 10pm. 9am-10am for elderly and vulnerable on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. NHS access 10am-11am Sunday
Lidl: Weekdays 8am - 8pm
Aldi: Weekdays 8am - 8pm Open at 9.30am on Sunday for NHS workers
Asda Weekdays 8am 8pm Priority for NHS workers 8am - 9am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Morrisons:Weekdays 8am - 8pm. NHS staff have access 7am-8am Monday - Saturday
Sunday hours as normal. Note all supermarkets will be closed on Easter Sunday April 12th.
Recent increased demand has caused some supermarkets to change opening hours and offer special time slots to elderly people and NHS workers. All supermarkets and shops are practising social distancing.
Here is the situation (as at Sunday March 29th):
.Sainsburys : Weekdays Open 8am-8pm. 8am-9am for elderly and vulnerable customers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Open Mon-Sat 7.30am - 8 am for NHS and social care workers.
M & S Food:: Weekdays Open 8am - 9pm 8am - 9am for NHS workers on Tuesday and Friday and for elderly and vulnerable on Monday and Thursday.
Waitrose : Weekdays 8am - 9pm (8pm on Saturday) First hour of each day for Elderly and vulnerable customers. One shopper per household.
Tesco: Weekdays 6am - 10pm. 9am-10am for elderly and vulnerable on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. NHS access 10am-11am Sunday
Lidl: Weekdays 8am - 8pm
Aldi: Weekdays 8am - 8pm Open at 9.30am on Sunday for NHS workers
Asda Weekdays 8am 8pm Priority for NHS workers 8am - 9am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Morrisons:Weekdays 8am - 8pm. NHS staff have access 7am-8am Monday - Saturday
Sunday hours as normal. Note all supermarkets will be closed on Easter Sunday April 12th.
Changes to Royal Mail Services effective Monday April 6th 2020
.Royal Mail has announced changes to service delivery times and sorting office times as the result of the Coronavirus crisis.
For full details, see the announcement.
.Royal Mail has announced changes to service delivery times and sorting office times as the result of the Coronavirus crisis.
For full details, see the announcement.
Changes to Bus Services To/From Walton-on-Thames
Falcon and Hallmark Bus Companies have made changes to the frequency of services as the result of the coronavirus pandemic. For example, the flagship service 461 from Addlestone to Kingston will now run every two hours. Bus users are advised to check the current service times.
Falcon: Service 461 and 564 Hallmark: Service 458 and 555
Falcon and Hallmark Bus Companies have made changes to the frequency of services as the result of the coronavirus pandemic. For example, the flagship service 461 from Addlestone to Kingston will now run every two hours. Bus users are advised to check the current service times.
Falcon: Service 461 and 564 Hallmark: Service 458 and 555
Recycling Centres Now Closed
From March 24th, Surrey County Council has closed all its recycling centres.
From March 24th, Surrey County Council has closed all its recycling centres.
Off-Street Car Parks - Park at No Charge
Elmbridge Borough Council has relaxed the rules about off-street parking. Until at least April 14th, all off- street car parks operated by Elmbridge Borough Council will be free of charge until at least April 14th. The official information is here.
Elmbridge Borough Council has relaxed the rules about off-street parking. Until at least April 14th, all off- street car parks operated by Elmbridge Borough Council will be free of charge until at least April 14th. The official information is here.
Council Appeals For Help To House Homeless in Coronavirus Crisis
Elmbridge Borough Council has made an urgent call to hoteliers, B&Bs, Airbnb and serviced apartment owners and private and social landlords to come forward to offer accommodation to house the borough’s homeless during the coronavirus crisis. Read the full appeal here.
Elmbridge Borough Council has made an urgent call to hoteliers, B&Bs, Airbnb and serviced apartment owners and private and social landlords to come forward to offer accommodation to house the borough’s homeless during the coronavirus crisis. Read the full appeal here.
Walton High Street In Bloom.
Our photographer has captured some scenes of the town centre in Spring.
On March 26th, our WoTTA volunteerrs added pre-ordered geraniums and grasses to the 14 planters around the town. This was made possibe though funding from Elmbridge Borough Council's Greenspaces scheme. Our volunteers received special dispensation to carry out the planting during the lockdown!
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:
Walton-on-Thames - April Magazines Online
News and views and feature articles as well as details of local suppliers available online. Just click on the title.
Walton Matters
Your Elmbridge
The publishers have advised us that it may not be possible to distribute the printed magazines this month. Do please read online.
News and views and feature articles as well as details of local suppliers available online. Just click on the title.
Walton Matters
Your Elmbridge
The publishers have advised us that it may not be possible to distribute the printed magazines this month. Do please read online.
Great To See Boats in Action Again
In the middle of March, the flow of water in the River Thames.reduced and boats were again allowed to navigate in the Walton area. Saturday March 21st, our first day of social isolation, gave boaters an opportunity to move around.
Check out river conditions here. Walton is in the 'Shepperton Lock to Sunbury Lock' section.
As at April 2nd, Sunbury Lock is closed due to an obstruction in the river.
In the middle of March, the flow of water in the River Thames.reduced and boats were again allowed to navigate in the Walton area. Saturday March 21st, our first day of social isolation, gave boaters an opportunity to move around.
Check out river conditions here. Walton is in the 'Shepperton Lock to Sunbury Lock' section.
As at April 2nd, Sunbury Lock is closed due to an obstruction in the river.
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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. 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.
Community Action to Support Reduction in Anti-Social Behaviour
Residents and business owners are asked to support a joint WoTTA/Surrey Police initiative to reduce the number of anti-social behaviour incidents in Walton town centre. If you see anti-social behaviour such as cycling on the pavement, or youths 'sniffing substances' , please don't ignore it. We need to gather information to provide firm evidence to Police. Details of how to report such incidents are here.. Thank you for your support.
Residents and business owners are asked to support a joint WoTTA/Surrey Police initiative to reduce the number of anti-social behaviour incidents in Walton town centre. If you see anti-social behaviour such as cycling on the pavement, or youths 'sniffing substances' , please don't ignore it. We need to gather information to provide firm evidence to Police. Details of how to report such incidents are here.. Thank you for your support.
WoTTA Community Clean-Up
20 Volunteers made a great difference to the centre of Walton with just an hour of intensive litter picking. This was WoTTA's first Community Clean-Up of 2020.
After a safety briefing outside the Heart Centre in the High Street, volunteers spread out to collect litter from town centre streets. In just an hour, they returned with over 15 bags of rubbish including hundreds of cigarette ends, plenty of paper and packaging, a large plastic can and a kitchen knife.
Their reward was a well-earned tea/coffee courtesy of WoTTA's supporters McDonalds.
Further town centre clean-ups are planned for May and September. Why not become a WoTTA volunteer?
20 Volunteers made a great difference to the centre of Walton with just an hour of intensive litter picking. This was WoTTA's first Community Clean-Up of 2020.
After a safety briefing outside the Heart Centre in the High Street, volunteers spread out to collect litter from town centre streets. In just an hour, they returned with over 15 bags of rubbish including hundreds of cigarette ends, plenty of paper and packaging, a large plastic can and a kitchen knife.
Their reward was a well-earned tea/coffee courtesy of WoTTA's supporters McDonalds.
Further town centre clean-ups are planned for May and September. Why not become a WoTTA volunteer?
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Council Invites Consultation Feedback.
Residents are asked to review and comment on this consultation 'Creating our vision, objectives and the direction for development management policies 2020' Please visit the Elmbridge Borough Council website . The consultation is open until March 9th |
Read WoTTA's Latest Newsletter - Looking Forward to 2020
News and views from WoTTA.
News and views from WoTTA.
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.,
New Businesses and Changes in Walton Town Centre
WoTTA has been pleased to welcome these additions and changes to our town centre since mid-2019:
WoTTA has been pleased to welcome these additions and changes to our town centre since mid-2019:
- The Surrey Coffee Company has opened in New Zealand Avenue
- Carpetright has relocated to a new shop in The Heart
- Top Gift, specialising in smart phone accessories and sorting out problems with smart phones and tablets has opened in the Heart
- Surrey Home & Gifts has opened in the Heart
- The Boathouse on the River Thames towpath east of Walton Bridge offers coffee and light refreshments
Festival of Light 2019
Thank you to the thousands of people who supported out Festival of Light on Saturday November 23rd. Crowds, 10 deep in some places,braved the rain to enjoy a spectacular parade. Thank you to all the participants, stall holders and volunteers who made the day so successful.
A gallery of pictures from the day is now available.
Congratulations to Princess Alice Furniture Shop, winners of the Best Dressed Christmas window.
Thank you to the thousands of people who supported out Festival of Light on Saturday November 23rd. Crowds, 10 deep in some places,braved the rain to enjoy a spectacular parade. Thank you to all the participants, stall holders and volunteers who made the day so successful.
A gallery of pictures from the day is now available.
Congratulations to Princess Alice Furniture Shop, winners of the Best Dressed Christmas window.
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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. |
Remembrance Day - Sunday November 10th
Well over 2,000 people joined together for this special annual event. There;'s a report and pictures on our Remembrance Day 2019 page..
Well over 2,000 people joined together for this special annual event. There;'s a report and pictures on our Remembrance Day 2019 page..
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WoTTA's Big Breakfast Event Attracted a Supportive Group
About 40 people attended WoTTA's Big Breakfast in October. Read more here. |
WoTTA Awarded Grant For Play Equipment
WoTTA is pleased to announce that its application for funding from Elmbridge Community Infrastructure Levy was successful. Details of our plans are here.
WoTTA is pleased to announce that its application for funding from Elmbridge Community Infrastructure Levy was successful. Details of our plans are here.
Hotel Confirmed For Walton Town Centre
The owners of the building occupied by Marks and Spencer in Church Street have announced that former offices on the upper floors which are being converted into an hotel will be a Travelodge with 72 rooms scheduled to open in mid-2020. Read more here.
The owners of the building occupied by Marks and Spencer in Church Street have announced that former offices on the upper floors which are being converted into an hotel will be a Travelodge with 72 rooms scheduled to open in mid-2020. Read more here.
Walton-in-Flower
Have you noticed changes in the appearance of High Street and Terrace Road? Our Walton-in-Flower page has all the details.
WoTTA will soon meet representatives of South Western Railway to discuss how the appearance of the station can be improved and also the management of litter in the area around the station. Details of our dream for Walton-on-Thames railway station are at the bottom of this page.
Have you noticed changes in the appearance of High Street and Terrace Road? Our Walton-in-Flower page has all the details.
WoTTA will soon meet representatives of South Western Railway to discuss how the appearance of the station can be improved and also the management of litter in the area around the station. Details of our dream for Walton-on-Thames railway station are at the bottom of this page.
Heritage Day - Saturday 21st September
Walton-on-Thames held its Heritage Day in several locations around the town. The crowds came out - a particularly popular event was the first Duckathon held at Walton Wharf. Read more and see pictures here...
Walton-on-Thames held its Heritage Day in several locations around the town. The crowds came out - a particularly popular event was the first Duckathon held at Walton Wharf. Read more and see pictures here...
CIL Funding Phase 3 - Ashley Park Play Equipment
Having been successful with the previous two applications, we've now applied for significantly more money to put play equipment into our town centre park - Ashley Park! Did you know lots of residents we talk to don't even know the park is there? We're hoping this equipment - including a large wooden climbing boat near the park entrance on New Zealand Avenue - will not only give our young residents lots of fun but also help people notice the park's there! Read more...
Having been successful with the previous two applications, we've now applied for significantly more money to put play equipment into our town centre park - Ashley Park! Did you know lots of residents we talk to don't even know the park is there? We're hoping this equipment - including a large wooden climbing boat near the park entrance on New Zealand Avenue - will not only give our young residents lots of fun but also help people notice the park's there! Read more...
CIL Funding Phase 2 - Banners, Planters, Totems & Flags
WoTTA has been involved in a lengthy process to get some CIL money to enhance the town. We had to pitch our bid to local Councillors at EBC - and got all we asked for! Read more...
WoTTA has been involved in a lengthy process to get some CIL money to enhance the town. We had to pitch our bid to local Councillors at EBC - and got all we asked for! Read more...
Walton High Street
WoTTA was delighted to be invited along to the Civic Centre to meet with the EBC Local Committee and SCC Highways to represent the businesses in Walton. We discussed the current situation in regard to zebra crossings, pavements, parking and closures of the High Street. The result of the discussion was that SCC will now do a feasibility study looking at:- increasing pedestrian safety crossing the street, traffic slowing measures, and increasing the amount of short-term, on-street parking available. WoTTA would also love something in place to allow us to close the High Street for events more easily. We'll keep you updated on what happens next!
WoTTA was delighted to be invited along to the Civic Centre to meet with the EBC Local Committee and SCC Highways to represent the businesses in Walton. We discussed the current situation in regard to zebra crossings, pavements, parking and closures of the High Street. The result of the discussion was that SCC will now do a feasibility study looking at:- increasing pedestrian safety crossing the street, traffic slowing measures, and increasing the amount of short-term, on-street parking available. WoTTA would also love something in place to allow us to close the High Street for events more easily. We'll keep you updated on what happens next!
Public Space Protection Order
The PSPO came into effect in Feb 2018. It's due to end soon, unless we get an extension. Read more...
The PSPO came into effect in Feb 2018. It's due to end soon, unless we get an extension. Read more...
CIL Funding Application
WoTTA has applied for funding from EBC CIL Fund to augment the work we've already undertaken to improve the look of Walton. This would include the remaining funding needed to get flags for the High Street, already partly funded by a successful WoTTA run Crowdfunding Campaign. Read more...
WoTTA has applied for funding from EBC CIL Fund to augment the work we've already undertaken to improve the look of Walton. This would include the remaining funding needed to get flags for the High Street, already partly funded by a successful WoTTA run Crowdfunding Campaign. Read more...
Walton-in-Flower
We're launching this initiative in our town and have got some updates on what we've done so far. If you'd like to get involved, either via sponsorship or joining the group working with the flowers, get in touch.
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We're launching this initiative in our town and have got some updates on what we've done so far. If you'd like to get involved, either via sponsorship or joining the group working with the flowers, get in touch.
Read more...
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Future of Walton
WoTTA is looking forward to the future. A future that's bright for Walton! To that end we have developed our Business Plan and are looking at ways to make Walton a destination town. Read more... |
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Walton Trail!
As we announced earlier in the year, the hard copy Walton Trail is now complete. At the printers and going into our new Totem signage when it arrives on the 24th, we hope it's a great addition to the town. The online version is now completed too, so 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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As we announced earlier in the year, the hard copy Walton Trail is now complete. At the printers and going into our new Totem signage when it arrives on the 24th, we hope it's a great addition to the town. The online version is now completed too, so 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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Chatterbus
WoTTA met with Brian Creese from Walton Charity who is managing a feasibility study to see if a Walton version of the Cobham Chatterbus would work. As part of that study, he's looking for input about what potential routes to consider. If you have any suggestions, please get in touch and pass on your thoughts.
WoTTA met with Brian Creese from Walton Charity who is managing a feasibility study to see if a Walton version of the Cobham Chatterbus would work. As part of that study, he's looking for input about what potential routes to consider. If you have any suggestions, please get in touch and pass on your thoughts.
Changes to WoTTA Committee
New Director for Marketing & PR
We are delighted to welcome Tracey Blandford - who has been working with WoTTA extensively for over a year as a volunteer on the Steering Committee - to the role of Director. She is a fabulous member of the team and works tirelessly and with great enthusiasm towards making Walton a better place to live and work. She will be officially inaugurated at the next AGM.
New Member of the WoTTA Steering Committee - Business Specialist
WoTTA are delighted to announce that Richard Meade - former Manger of Sainsburys Walton and with extensive retail experience over a long career - has joined our Steering Committee! He has assumed responsibility for developing our Business Plan and balancing the business side of our efforts for the town. He's very welcome, as up until now we have been concentrating on the community side of things - bringing back the Festival of Light, connecting with local schools, sports clubs, churches & charities, launching Walton-in-Bloom, reducing Anti-Social Behaviour, etc.
We have focused on these areas because we are all volunteers and can only work within the time-constraints and strengths that our volunteers have. Richard - with his business hat on - has come along at a time when focusing on the business side is more and more pressing with the current climate of on-line, at-home shopping putting pressure on High Streets up and down the country, including Walton. So we're delighted!
New Director for Marketing & PR
We are delighted to welcome Tracey Blandford - who has been working with WoTTA extensively for over a year as a volunteer on the Steering Committee - to the role of Director. She is a fabulous member of the team and works tirelessly and with great enthusiasm towards making Walton a better place to live and work. She will be officially inaugurated at the next AGM.
New Member of the WoTTA Steering Committee - Business Specialist
WoTTA are delighted to announce that Richard Meade - former Manger of Sainsburys Walton and with extensive retail experience over a long career - has joined our Steering Committee! He has assumed responsibility for developing our Business Plan and balancing the business side of our efforts for the town. He's very welcome, as up until now we have been concentrating on the community side of things - bringing back the Festival of Light, connecting with local schools, sports clubs, churches & charities, launching Walton-in-Bloom, reducing Anti-Social Behaviour, etc.
We have focused on these areas because we are all volunteers and can only work within the time-constraints and strengths that our volunteers have. Richard - with his business hat on - has come along at a time when focusing on the business side is more and more pressing with the current climate of on-line, at-home shopping putting pressure on High Streets up and down the country, including Walton. So we're delighted!
Opportunities for Young People in Walton
WoTTA has been working right across the spectrum of local community clubs, businesses and government organisations to try and provide opportunities to young people in our town.
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WoTTA has been working right across the spectrum of local community clubs, businesses and government organisations to try and provide opportunities to young people in our town.
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