It was a busy Parish Council meeting, with many issues to discuss and decide upon. We are all delighted the new bus stop bench on Milford Road is such a hit. By the time you read this, the new playground equipment will be up and running at the Burford Lodge Recreation Ground. The multi-purpose climbing frame and spinner will be a great addition to the playground. Many thanks to Councillor Anne Thomas and Clerk Chris Newman for working hard to get these installed.

Following my report in the last issue of Elstead News, a few Councillors had been contacted by parishioners expressing their interest in allotments. Because we received feedback from at least six people, the matter will be discussed at the next meeting. There is a lot to consider when setting up allotments, not least the administration and management involved to ensure their smooth operation.

We discussed whether to take up a collective membership of the newly formed Surrey Hills Society, of which Councillor Bryn Morgan was a founder member, but decided that although we believe protecting and managing the Surrey Hills area to be a worthwhile cause, it was outside the remit of Elstead Parish Council. However, there was nothing to stop Councillors taking out individual membership.

Councillor Andrew Jones, who many villagers will know for his work with the British Legion, asked the Council for financial support for additional inscriptions on the Thursley Road War Memorial. We agreed to make a donation.

Facilities for Teenagers

Discussions to provide recreational facilities for teenagers in Elstead are now underway. We need feedback from members of this age group, so that we can be confident we are providing the right facilities. 

The following  website and email address make it easy for teenagers to respond.
Email: teens@elstead.org.uk
Website:  www.elstead.org.uk/teens

We invite teenagers (and their parents/carers) to email us with suggestions on the kind of sporting and recreational facilities you would like to see in the village. There is a real chance we can obtain funding, so we want to get this right.

Please tell anyone who fits into this age category to contact us so we get as many responses as possible. We look forward to receiving your suggestions.

The next meeting is at 7.30 pm on 21^st July 2008 at the URC Hall, Milford Road. The public is welcome to attend our meetings. Anyone wishing to raise a matter relating to Council business is able to do so at 8 pm. See you there!