LATEST NEWS....
Read about what the Walton-on-Thames Trading Alliance has been doing lately and what's going on in your town
Let's Welcome Another New Shop Opening
Walton Wood & Carpet has opened at 35 HighStreet, Walton-on-Thames.
The business specialises in carpets, rugs, wall and floor coverings
Wotta wishes the owners every success.
Walton Wood & Carpet has opened at 35 HighStreet, Walton-on-Thames.
The business specialises in carpets, rugs, wall and floor coverings
Wotta wishes the owners every success.
Footpath Upgrade Is Complete. Another Successful Wotta Project
Work to install two footpaths in Ashley Park is now complete.
Wotta applied for funds from Elmbridge Council's Community Infrastructure Fund.
The two paths now connect New Zealand Avenue to the Ashley Park car park and to the play area.
The new paths replace the muddy tracks across the area.
Contractors also installed special ground mats around some of the play equipment.
Work to install two footpaths in Ashley Park is now complete.
Wotta applied for funds from Elmbridge Council's Community Infrastructure Fund.
The two paths now connect New Zealand Avenue to the Ashley Park car park and to the play area.
The new paths replace the muddy tracks across the area.
Contractors also installed special ground mats around some of the play equipment.
Anzac Day Service - Sunday April 24th 2022
Walton's connections with Australian and New Zealand were marked with a special church service attended by the New Zealand Consul General Jeremy Palmer, Sub-Lieutenant Charkes Ward of the New Zealand Navy and Lieutenant John Paul of the Australian Navy.. Read about the connections here
Walton's connections with Australian and New Zealand were marked with a special church service attended by the New Zealand Consul General Jeremy Palmer, Sub-Lieutenant Charkes Ward of the New Zealand Navy and Lieutenant John Paul of the Australian Navy.. Read about the connections here
Easter Sunrise Service - Easter Sunday April 17th 6am at Cowey Sale.
Over 60 people met at Cowey Sale at 6am on Easter Sunday for Walton Churches Together Easter Sunrise Service..
Over 60 people met at Cowey Sale at 6am on Easter Sunday for Walton Churches Together Easter Sunrise Service..
New Range Of Activities At Walton Centre
Yoga is just one of the activities in the programme for Walton Centre For The Community in Manor Road, Walton on Thames.
Details are on the Council website.
Yoga is just one of the activities in the programme for Walton Centre For The Community in Manor Road, Walton on Thames.
Details are on the Council website.
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.
Congratulations on Promotion
Wotta joins the rest of our community in congratulating Walton and Hersham Football Club on promotion.
They won the FINAL of the 🏆 PREMIER CHALLENGE CUP against @FCSOUTHALL. 2-1
Thanks also to the loyal supporters.
Visit the website.
Wotta Seeks Support For a Skateboard Park in Walton
Wotta is seeking support for a skateboard park. The possible location is close to the Excel Complex. More details including an online poll here.
Wotta is seeking support for a skateboard park. The possible location is close to the Excel Complex. More details including an online poll here.
There's A New Coffee Shop in Walton-on-Thames
Wotta welcomes a new addition to our High Street.
Esquires Coffee has opened at 67 High Streret next door to Rochills Estate Agents.
Wotta wishes the team well in this new venture.
Wotta welcomes a new addition to our High Street.
Esquires Coffee has opened at 67 High Streret next door to Rochills Estate Agents.
Wotta wishes the team well in this new venture.
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.
A New Bakery Has Opened in Walton.
Wotta welcomes the opening of a bakery and cafe in the town centre of Walton-on-Thames.
Fresh baking every day plus cakes and a coffee machine.
Two Fat Cats is in Bridge Street - opens at 7am on weekdays.
Wotta welcomes the opening of a bakery and cafe in the town centre of Walton-on-Thames.
Fresh baking every day plus cakes and a coffee machine.
Two Fat Cats is in Bridge Street - opens at 7am on weekdays.
Walton Has A Karate Club
Wotta supports all aspects of our community. Walton Wado Karate Club meets on a thursday evening in St. Mary's Church Hall.
Youngsters from the age of 7 have instruction from 7pm whilst over 15's kick-off at 8pm.
Details are on the club website or Facebook page.
interested? Just drop in on a Thursday evening.
Wotta supports all aspects of our community. Walton Wado Karate Club meets on a thursday evening in St. Mary's Church Hall.
Youngsters from the age of 7 have instruction from 7pm whilst over 15's kick-off at 8pm.
Details are on the club website or Facebook page.
interested? Just drop in on a Thursday evening.
'EveryTown in Elmbridge has a Waitrose'
This headline is from an article in The Times on Saturday February 12th.
This headline is from an article in The Times on Saturday February 12th.
There's a New Gym Open in Walton-on-Thames
Shredquarters is the name.
It is in Walton High Street at the junction with New Zealand Avenue.
Wotta welcomes this new addition to our town centre. .
Shredquarters is the name.
It is in Walton High Street at the junction with New Zealand Avenue.
Wotta welcomes this new addition to our town centre. .
Let's Welcome Another New Business To Our Town Centre.
Wotta welcomes Best Biltong, our South African shop, to the town centre of Walton-on-Thames.
The business is in Church Street, just up from Marks and Spencer.
Wotta welcomes Best Biltong, our South African shop, to the town centre of Walton-on-Thames.
The business is in Church Street, just up from Marks and Spencer.
Covid-19 information for Walton-on-Thames
Please follow the Updated Government information (updated today).
Face coverings are mandatory in many locations. Please follow this regulation to support staff and customers.
Surrey County Council publish Covid-19 statistics (cases and vaccinations) for Elmbridge and all of Surrey each Friday evening..
Please follow the Updated Government information (updated today).
Face coverings are mandatory in many locations. Please follow this regulation to support staff and customers.
Surrey County Council publish Covid-19 statistics (cases and vaccinations) for Elmbridge and all of Surrey each Friday evening..
TwoBusinesses Are Preparing to Open in Walton-on-Thames in 2022.
Mada Deli in the Heart
Kokoro in High Street
Mada Deli in the Heart
Kokoro in High Street
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.
Tree Planting in Felix Road Recreation Ground
On Sunday December 5th 2021, a group of volunteers planted trees and bulbs in Felix Road Recreation Ground.
Read about the project here.
On Sunday December 5th 2021, a group of volunteers planted trees and bulbs in Felix Road Recreation Ground.
Read about the project here.
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.
Water Level Reduced in Walton Reservoir
Several months ago, Thames Water announced plans to reduce he water level in the Queen Elizabeth II Reservoir at Walton-on-Thames to enable maintenance work to be carried out. This picture from Sky Survey UK shows the result. .
There are many 'before and after' images in this library.
Several months ago, Thames Water announced plans to reduce he water level in the Queen Elizabeth II Reservoir at Walton-on-Thames to enable maintenance work to be carried out. This picture from Sky Survey UK shows the result. .
There are many 'before and after' images in this library.
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.