LATEST NEWS....
Read about what the Walton-on-Thames Town Alliance has been doing lately and what's going on in your town.

The April/May Edition of Your Elmbridge Magazine Online
The April/May edition of Your Elmbridge Magazine is now available to read online

Just arrived in Walton. Wash.ME laundrette
The installation is in the walkway to the Heart Car Park close to Sainsburys and opposite the entrance to PureGym.
Walton is one of 1,000 Wash.ME. locations in UK..
The unit is available 24/7.
The installation is in the walkway to the Heart Car Park close to Sainsburys and opposite the entrance to PureGym.
Walton is one of 1,000 Wash.ME. locations in UK..
The unit is available 24/7.

Welcome To A New Arrival in Walton-on-Thames.
There's an Afro Cafe in Bridge Street
The sign outside says food is from the Motherland..
There's an Afro Cafe in Bridge Street
The sign outside says food is from the Motherland..

Easter Egg Trail in Walton-on-Thames
Love Walton has organised a trail round the town centre.
Details are here.
Love Walton has organised a trail round the town centre.
Details are here.

Summer Holiday Activity Bookings Now Open
This very popular Workshop can now be booked..
If you have children aged 7-13, how about it?
The 'Let's Make A Show Workshop' is open for bookings now.
It is held at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton-on-Thames.
This very popular Workshop can now be booked..
If you have children aged 7-13, how about it?
The 'Let's Make A Show Workshop' is open for bookings now.
It is held at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton-on-Thames.
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New Bathroom Store in Walton-on-Thames
A new store will be added to this expanding business,
Ripples bathrooms.
New Zealand Avenue by Wagamama
A new store will be added to this expanding business,
Ripples bathrooms.
New Zealand Avenue by Wagamama

Walton-on-Thames Film Festival 2025
May 17th - 27th 2025 at Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre
Details in this brochure
May 17th - 27th 2025 at Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre
Details in this brochure

Another new store has opened in Walton-on-Thames
It is in he Heart facing Hepworth Way.
Cake Box
It opened on March 28th.
It is in he Heart facing Hepworth Way.
Cake Box
It opened on March 28th.

Open now - Wotta Welcomes Greggs to Walton-on-Thames
When a national brand opens in a town, it really is a vote of confidence.
Wotta welcomes Greggs - right opposite the entrance to Walton Library.
Indoor and outdoor seating.
When a national brand opens in a town, it really is a vote of confidence.
Wotta welcomes Greggs - right opposite the entrance to Walton Library.
Indoor and outdoor seating.

There's A New Gym Now Open In Walton-on-Thames
17a Bridge Street, Walton-on-Thames.
The entrance is between The Bridge and Country Carpets.
For details please check out the website.
The gym opened on Saturday February 22nd 2025.
17a Bridge Street, Walton-on-Thames.
The entrance is between The Bridge and Country Carpets.
For details please check out the website.
The gym opened on Saturday February 22nd 2025.

Swans Disappointing Result
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Swans had an away match on Tuesday April 15th against Leatherhead.
They lost 4-2.
On Saturday afternoon April 19th they face Plymouth Parkway at Plymouth.
Details on the club website .
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Swans had an away match on Tuesday April 15th against Leatherhead.
They lost 4-2.
On Saturday afternoon April 19th they face Plymouth Parkway at Plymouth.
Details on the club website .

Plans To Improve Walton High Street are Under Review.
Following a public consultation, the proposed move of the pedestrian crossing to outside the entrance of the Heart has been dropped.
New trees will be planted and the crossing improved. Details from Surrey County Counciil.
Following a public consultation, the proposed move of the pedestrian crossing to outside the entrance of the Heart has been dropped.
New trees will be planted and the crossing improved. Details from Surrey County Counciil.

Another New Store is open in Walton-on-Thames
A Mens clothing retailer has added a Walton-on-Thames branch to its coverage in London and the South-East.
Wotta welcomes Frencheye to our town and the Heart shopping centre.
A Mens clothing retailer has added a Walton-on-Thames branch to its coverage in London and the South-East.
Wotta welcomes Frencheye to our town and the Heart shopping centre.

River Thames at Walton-on-Thames
There are no restrictions on the stretch between Shepperton and Sunbury .
Enjoy the River Thames
The river depth and flow rate at Walton are availanle online.'
There are no restrictions on the stretch between Shepperton and Sunbury .
Enjoy the River Thames
The river depth and flow rate at Walton are availanle online.'

New Signs in Walton-on-Thames
Helpful, much needed signs are being installed in key locations in our town. They cover an area from the railway station to the River Thames. Each finger post is topped with the 'Love Walton' heart.
21 signs have been installed in an initiative funded bythe BID Levy and CIL funding from Elmbridge Borough Council
Helpful, much needed signs are being installed in key locations in our town. They cover an area from the railway station to the River Thames. Each finger post is topped with the 'Love Walton' heart.
21 signs have been installed in an initiative funded bythe BID Levy and CIL funding from Elmbridge Borough Council

News From Elmbridge
The February and March edition of Your Elmbridge magazine has been published and is now available to read online.
The February and March edition of Your Elmbridge magazine has been published and is now available to read online.

Another business has opened in Walton-on-Thames
In Church Street a new nail bar and spa has opened..
In Church Street a new nail bar and spa has opened..

A New Name Now Open in Walton-on-Thames
Pizza GoGo has 100 branches already.
Now we welcome the Walton branch.
Pizza GoGo has 100 branches already.
Now we welcome the Walton branch.

Slinky Piinks Moves into Walton
This business is moving from Oatlands Village into Walton town centre.
It is located in the High Street opposite the Everyman Cinema.
This family run business sells Prom & Evening Wear.
This business is moving from Oatlands Village into Walton town centre.
It is located in the High Street opposite the Everyman Cinema.
This family run business sells Prom & Evening Wear.

A New Business in Walton.
A nail salon has opened on the Heart/ Hepworth Way.
The name above the door is Bridgerton Nails..
A nail salon has opened on the Heart/ Hepworth Way.
The name above the door is Bridgerton Nails..

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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..

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