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LATEST NEWS....
Read about what the Walton-on-Thames Town Alliance has been doing lately and what's going on in your town.
December Will Be A Busy Month For The Swans
Walton and Hersham have a busy schedule this month.
The first match was called off because of the weather.
Walton and Hersham FC website has more information.
Walton and Hersham have a busy schedule this month.
The first match was called off because of the weather.
Walton and Hersham FC website has more information.
Rush Hairdressers New Salon Is Open
Rush have moved to a new salon in Walton High Street.
This new salon is between Burger King and Cacao Route.
They were in the Heart by Carluccios.
Rush have moved to a new salon in Walton High Street.
This new salon is between Burger King and Cacao Route.
They were in the Heart by Carluccios.
The Walton-on-Thames Christmas Tree is by the War Memorial,
Saturday November 25th 2023 was a very special day for our town.
Many residents came out to witness and enjoy our Festival of Light.
A programme of singing by local schools and community groups was followed by a procession and the lighting of the Christmas Tree. There was an all day market and fun fair.
The lantern parade includes school children who have nade their lanterns and some paper creatures depicting the locality.
The event was organised by the Walton BID.
Here are a few photos.
Saturday November 25th 2023 was a very special day for our town.
Many residents came out to witness and enjoy our Festival of Light.
A programme of singing by local schools and community groups was followed by a procession and the lighting of the Christmas Tree. There was an all day market and fun fair.
The lantern parade includes school children who have nade their lanterns and some paper creatures depicting the locality.
The event was organised by the Walton BID.
Here are a few photos.
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'..
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.
Lets Welcome A New Business to Walton-on-Thames
The House of Tweed has opened in the Heart Centre at Walton-on-Thames,
It is next to Clarks and Waterstones.
The House of Tweed has opened in the Heart Centre at Walton-on-Thames,
It is next to Clarks and Waterstones.
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.
Consultation about the Streets of Walton-on-Thames
Surrey County Council invites residents of Walton-on-Thames to submit views on streets of their town. The two consultation events in Walton Library were in early November
You can provide views on the Surrey Council website until mid-December.
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Surrey County Council invites residents of Walton-on-Thames to submit views on streets of their town. The two consultation events in Walton Library were in early November
You can provide views on the Surrey Council website until mid-December.
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Coming Soon In Walton-on-Thames
How about a climbing centre in Walton.
Soon we'll have a branch of Rock Up. Opening on December 16th
Offering indoor climbing in the Heart of Walton. There will be 25 different climbing walls.
More details are on the website
How about a climbing centre in Walton.
Soon we'll have a branch of Rock Up. Opening on December 16th
Offering indoor climbing in the Heart of Walton. There will be 25 different climbing walls.
More details are on the website
Your Elmbridge Magazine
The December/January edition of Your Elmbridge magazine is now available online.
The December/January edition of Your Elmbridge magazine is now available online.
Another National Brand Is To Open In Walton-on-Thames.
Magnet has chosen Walton-on-Thames as the location for a new branch. It will be in High Street. The opening date is not yet confirmed.
Magnet has chosen Walton-on-Thames as the location for a new branch. It will be in High Street. The opening date is not yet confirmed.
A new business is now open in Walton-on-Thames
Romaan is now open in Bridge Street, Walton-on-Thames..
Customers will be welcome for coffee, cakes and wraps. Please pop in to see the menu.
Romaan is now open in Bridge Street, Walton-on-Thames..
Customers will be welcome for coffee, cakes and wraps. Please pop in to see the menu.
The Festive Season Is Now To Be Found in Walton on Thames
It started on Saturday November 25th with our Festival of Light.
Many town centre businesses have festive window displays.
This is your chance to vote for the best.
It started on Saturday November 25th with our Festival of Light.
Many town centre businesses have festive window displays.
This is your chance to vote for the best.
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.
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
42 High Street (near Burger King is to become a RoosterShack food outlet.
Drawing is here.)
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
42 High Street (near Burger King is to become a RoosterShack food outlet.
Drawing is here.)
There's a New Restaurant Open in Bridge Street
Wotta welcomes a new opening in Bridge Street. It is Walton Meze Grill.
Wotta welcomes a new opening in Bridge Street. It is Walton Meze Grill.
There's a new business in Terrace Road.
Wotta welcomes a new business just open in Terrace Road.
Wotta welcomes a new business just open in Terrace Road.
There's a Renamed Restaurant in New Zealand Avenue
Parsley Restaurant is now open in New Zealand Avenue near Surrey Coffee.
Parsley Restaurant is now open in New Zealand Avenue near Surrey Coffee.
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.
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.
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
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.
Restaurant/Take Away Opens In Walton's High Street
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Burger King has now opened in Walton High Street.
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Burger King has now opened in Walton High Street.
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.
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.
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.
Wotta Welcomed These 10 Businesses to Walton Town Centre in 2022
Hairexperts in Bridge Street
Esquires Coffee in High Street
Shredquarters gym in High Street
Best Biltong in Church Street- in 2023 moved to Halhway.
Walton Wood and Carpet in High Street
Cacao Route in the High Street
Otter Cafe in Bridge Street Sofas and Stuff in Hepworth Way
Honey & Rose in the Heart/Hepworth Way
Hairexperts in Bridge Street
Esquires Coffee in High Street
Shredquarters gym in High Street
Best Biltong in Church Street- in 2023 moved to Halhway.
Walton Wood and Carpet in High Street
Cacao Route in the High Street
Otter Cafe in Bridge Street Sofas and Stuff in Hepworth Way
Honey & Rose in the Heart/Hepworth Way
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.
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 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.
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.
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.