Claygate Courier—issue 54—March 2024
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EVERY RESIDENT ASKED FOR VIEW OF THE FUTURE
Village Association launches biggest ever survey of people’s opinions in Claygate
The largest ever survey of residents’ opinions is launched by the Claygate Village Association this week, giving everyone “an unprecedented opportunity to have a say about the future of the village”, says Caroline Cartwright, who chairs the CVA.
The CVA exists to preserve and strengthen the character and amenities of Claygate. It has fought off many unwanted developments in the past and responded again last year when Elmbridge Borough Council tried to push through a redevelopment in the heart of the village without local consultaon. The resultng campaign was called “Claygate Can Do Beer” and Elmbridge backed down in the face of the surge of indignation from residents.
Elmbridge agreed to undertake a wider community engagement exercise and as part of this, the CVA is to survey Claygate’s residents and present the borough council with a thoroughly researched report.
The original campaign group was re-named “Claygate: The Way Forward” and officially launched at an open meeng of more than 200 people in November. More than 90 people signed up to working groups focused on various aspects of the village: shops; parking and transport; housing; recreaon; well-being;
