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Notice of Diversion-- Surrey County Council Church Road (C71) Horne Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Order 2024

Surrey County Council propose to make the above-mentioned Temporary Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of Church Road (C71) Horne which extends from its junction with Croydon Barn Lane (C66) to its junction with Church Farm (X34092).

Alternative Route – Church Road (C71), Whitewood Lane (C71), Byers Lane (C71), Eastbourne Road (A22), West Park Road (B2028), Bones Lane (C66) and Croydon Barn Lane (C66) or the same route in reverse.

This Order is required to allow BT Openreach to carry out pole testing work, which is anticipated to be completed within 1 day, between 9:30am and 3:30pm, during the 12 month period of operation of this Order which will commence on 22 November 2024. Advanced warning signs will be displayed and the temporary closure, which is anticipated to be in force 24 hours per day, will only operate when the relevant traffic signs are displayed. Access for emergency vehicles, residents, pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained at all times. All other vehicular traffic will be required to use the signed diversion route.

Church_Road_-_Diversion_Route.pdf

Millenium Clock

The Millenium Clock, a generous gift to the village and historically mounted on the Sports Pavilion on Godstone Green has been repeatedly targeted by vandals in recent years. During regular maintenance, the Godstone Sports Association removed the clock and have been investigating its repair. Unfortunately, the clock was damaged beyond repair and despite the communities’ best efforts to preserve this community asset over the years, it has been agreed that the clock will not be repaired or replaced.

Holes on Godstone Green

Given the openness of Godstone Green and accessibility to wildlife, the Council is aware that holes might appear on the Green periodically. We take every care to arrange to fill these holes where possible and as promptly as possible. Nonetheless, the Council would like to remind anyone who uses Godstone Green to take care when on the Green.

Playground & Green - Grant Updates

Council is delighted that the new path on the Green to the Playground has now been completed. With council funding the necessary applications for permission for the work, the installation work was then funded by a successful grant application to Your Fund Surrey, Small Community Projects fund, which was supported by Surrey County Councillor Chris Farr.

A new basketball hoop has also now been installed on the Green. We hope that this sturdier, new hoop will continue to be enjoyed by many within the community. This was funded partially by a Gatwick Airport Community Trust grant, along with a contribution from the Council’s budget and some Parish CIL funds.

Final Opportunity to Have Your Councils Say on Surrey's Rights of Way

With over 4000 responses to SCC initial Rights of Way Improvement Plan survey, Surrey County Council have now drafted a new Rights of Way Improvement Plan and want to give everyone a final opportunity to have their say on Surrey’s rights of way and shape the new plan which will run until 2035.

Every council that is responsible for public rights of way must have a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP). This sets out how public rights of way meet the needs of the public, now and in the future.

SCC would like to hear your Councils views on the main report of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan Draft (ROWIP) 2025 - 2035. The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Please allow extra time to read the draft ROWIP. Your feedback will be used to shape the final ROWIP.

The survey is open until 9 February 2025 and can be accessed on the Surrey Says website

Openreach Ultrafast Full Fibre broadband network

Openreach is currently seeking support to build a full fibre broadband network. A few properties within the South Godstone area are eligible for a free government broadband voucher, available from the Government. More details are available here: Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme information - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Openreach has therefore created a scheme for the area in and around South Godstone which includes 227 properties, costing in Openreach’s contribution, with the remaining funding required from obtaining obtaining the required number of Gigabit Broadband Vouchers from the community.

If you are interested in finding out more about the scheme, check the eligibility of your property here and pledge a Gigabit voucher if eligible-- Connect My Community (openreach.com)

Tandridge District Council Consultation on draft Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) Methodology

As part of developing a new Local Plan, Tandridge District Council is required by national planning policy to undertake a Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA). This is a technical study to identify land which is potentially suitable, available and achievable for housing and economic development in their areas, but it does not allocate any sites. The draft HELAA Methodology explains how Tandridge District Council will carry out this assessment. The public is invited to comment on this consultation, which will close on 29 November 2024, by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or writing to the Planning Policy Team, Council Offices, 8 Station Road East, Oxted RH8 0BT.

Policing & Crime Commissioner for Surrey Consultation

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey is asking the county’s residents to have their say on what they think the policing priorities should be. The link below contains the link to the Surrey Police and Crime Plan 2025-28 Public Consultation. All residents who live/work in Surrey are encouraged to complete the survey.

Have your say on the policing priorities for Surrey for the next three years - Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey (surrey-pcc.gov.uk)

Henry Smith Charity

Henry Smith Charity Information 2021

Further information on eligibility and how to apply for a grant from the Henry Smith Charity, if you live in Godstone, South Godstone or Blindley Heath, is available on request from Trisha Miller, Clerk to the Trustees at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Household Support Fund

Please find information on the government scheme to help ease the financial pressure from the rising cost of living. Residents with low incomes can apply for a small grant from this fund Household support fund - Tandridge District Council