“You may have noticed a significant police presence on Barnett Close, #Leatherhead today as we investigate an assault that occurred in the early hours of this morning.
Officers were called to a residential address at 4.10am after reports that a man in his 40s had been assaulted. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries and has since been discharged.
A 35-year-old man from Leatherhead has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
Detective Sergeant Helen Cooper said: “We know the ongoing police presence on Barnett Close is likely to cause some concern in our community and we want to reassure residents we believe this to be an isolated incident between individuals that are known to each other. Our team is continuing to work hard to understand the full circumstances of the assault and we’re asking anyone with information that could help us, including CCTV or dashcam footage in the area between 3am and 4.10am, to please contact us quoting PR/45240056315.
“As part of our investigation, we are conducting enquiries at a second address on Randalls Park Avenue. Officers will remain in the area throughout today and if you have any questions, please do speak with them.”
If you have information, please send us a direct message or contact us on our website using our webform http://spkl.io/618044Xdn
If you would rather not speak to police, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Two unplanned local A road closures for different reasons, a Gunner is the new Tanners boss, Sister Act musical, and we are among the best recyclers….Plus local planning updates including two sites at opposite ends of the Mole Valley.
Planning appeal for a large development near me this week. The inspector scheduled her walk around to tour the site and surrounding area. 630 on the morning of tour somebody had been contracted to go out and utterly obliterate all of the verges. Never done in 20yrs #nomiwmayhttps://t.co/Gi8bpJPsdkpic.twitter.com/SvzReM1Pjk
The weekend saw the second of our five closures of the M25 motorway, required as part of the junction 10 improvement scheme. This one was more challenging as the extent of the work was greater and considerably more precise, there were a couple of different and longer diversion routes, Cobham services was within the closure area, we’re now in Spring and better weather was liable to result in more traffic, the National Emergency Area Retrofit has restricted M25 and M3 carriageways elsewhere and we weren’t going to generate the same level of media coverage achieved on the first occasion.
The first task was for Expanded to lift into place 68nr 16 tonne and 4nr 40 tonne end beams across the east and westbound carriageways of the M25. The second task was for Nusteel to erect a stanchions and on top of them, a 62m long information signage gantry. Other routine carriageway works were also being carried out towards Leatherhead.
Closures took effect at 21:00 on Friday, followed by traffic management installation and rigging three Ainscough cranes, the largest being 750 tonne, accompanied by a pair at 500 tonne. The first beam lift was at 04:00, after which Expanded were on a roll and six hours later, 24 beams had been installed. Lorry shuttles took clockwise bridge beams to Cobham services to turn and gain access to the clockwise carriageway.
Progress with Nusteel was equally brisk with the new gantry being delivered to site Saturday morning in three sections. Most of the day was spent erecting stanchions, aligning and bolting the three gantry sections together and it wasn’t until 04:00 Sunday that the structure was lifted into position.
An army marches on its stomach and mobile caterers provided meals at intervals during the weekend to the 100 or so members of the workforce on site. The fish, chips & mushy peas went down well for lunch on Saturday.
Once again planning was led by Balfour Beatty Atkins, refining the process based on experience gained on previous A3 and M25 closures. As ever we are indebted to partner organisations for their input, foremost amongst them being Surrey County Council, but closely followed by the blue lights services, TfL and National Highways operations.
Impact this time was more pronounced with traffic congestion around M25 junction 9 and on the southbound A3. We obviously regret that and really do appreciate the efforts of people to reduce travelling in the area.
Not for the first time, thanks are due to our delivery partner Balfour Beatty Atkins, Expanded, Nusteel, Ainscough, Chevron, Saferoad & Highway Care for a safely discharged package of works.
A lot of effort went in this weekend, rewarded with some great weather, a buoyant mood, pride in the work being palpable and getting ahead of programme at a fairly early stage. Writing this, we have just re-opened the M25, 7 hours ahead of the committed time. Now to the next one and a similar bridge to the western side of junction 10, expected to be during the Summer.”
Do you live or work in the South East near M25 J9-10? Our planned weekend closure from 9pm Fri 10 to 6am Mon 13 May could mean your journeys are affected by diversions.
Traffic impacts likely around A243 Leatherhead-Chessington-A3 and A240/A217 Tolworth-Burgh Heath-J8. As well as A245/A244 Cobham/Oxshott
Latest updates
the M25 will be shut between junctions 9 (A243 Leatherhead) and 10 (A3 Wisley) from 9pm Friday 10 May to 6am Monday 13 May 2024
We advise drivers to only travel this stretch if necessary.
This closure involves a different stretch from the closure which took place in March and this time a 19-mile diversion route will be in place which uses the A3 and the A243.
We expect long delays. We were so grateful to all drivers last time who made the closure a success by avoiding the stretch and completing their journeys in other ways. We urge drivers to do the same again. If you do have to travel this stretch, please follow the diversion and do not follow your SatNav. Drivers using the signed diversion route will not be subject to any Ultra Low Emission Zone charges that may usually apply. The Ultra Low Emission Zone will remain in force on all other routes in London across the weekend
We intend to close the M25 for three more weekends this year. There will be no weekend closures in June. The remaining closures will take place between July and the end of 2024. We will be in a position to announce the date of the next closure as soon as the May closure is over.
This closure is for the installation of a new bridge consisting of 68 beams, each weighing 16 tonnes, and another 4 beams weighing 40 tonnes.
Jonathan Wade, National Highways Senior Project Manager, said:“This is far from a repeat of the previous closure, as the alternative routes are longer and will be different for over height vehicles and all other traffic.“Drivers listened to our advice last time which reduced motorway traffic levels by over two thirds and meant delays were limited.“Our advice again is please only travel if absolutely necessary and make sure you give yourself extra time if you do choose to use the M25.”
The Junction 10 improvement scheme will see an increase in the number of lanes to make journeys safer and new junction layout to improve traffic flow. It will also make it easier and safer to enter and exit the M25, and reduce the pollution caused by traffic jams.
Diversion routes:Diversion route clockwise for all but over-height vehicles: Leave M25 at junction 8, A217 (Reigate). Follow the A217 London, Sutton, (A240) Kingston. After 3½ miles turn left onto the A240 Epsom, Kingston. After 3 miles at the Esso roundabout, turn right onto the A24 (A240) Kingston. Continue for 3 miles and turn left onto the A3 Portsmouth, Guildford. Continue for 9½ miles to the M25 and re-join the motorway at junction 10.Diversion route anticlockwise for all but over-height vehicles: Leave M25 at junction 10 to join the A3 towards London. After 9½ miles at the Hook interchange leave the A3 turning right onto the A240 Epsom, Reigate. Continue for 3 miles to the Esso roundabout and turn left onto the A240 Reigate. Continue for 3 miles then turn right onto the A217 Reigate, M25. After 3½ miles turn left to re-join the M25 motorway at junction 8.
http://www.one.network is the best real-time guide to roadworks for both planned and reactive utility works
With elections out of the way, MVDC have been able to announce some commercial information which has been mooted for several months – they had already confirmed a demolition contract is in place to secure the Government grant – now they have announced contracts have been exchanged with McCarthy Stone for rebuild of the riverside site.
The same developer has quite recently built out a large development in Cobham High Street and about 6 years ago attempted to obtain permission for a site on the A246 in Bookham, but the location was not nearbly as sustainable as Leatherhead in terms of transport connections and amenities.
All permissions are in place for demolition of the buildings pictured below; planning permission is also in place for an apartment building with ground floor mixed use, however it is to be expected McCarthy Stone will bring forward a revised scheme, with the principle of redevelopment, height and impact on historic environment already settled.
Examples of other McCarthy Stone waterside developments from their portfolio
Claire House and James House is a riverside redevelopment, a key project in the Transform Leatherhead regeneration programme, aiming to create a landmark mixed-use property that will enhance the gateway to the town and increase activity around the River Mole.
The redevelopment is proposed to include residential units plus a ground floor café and community space.
The project is expected to take place in two distinct phases – demolition (led by MVDC due to funding from the Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities One Public EstateBrownfield Land Release Funding) and new development (led by McCarthy Stone).
Councillor Keira Vyvyan-Robinson, Mole Valley District Council Cabinet Member for Projects, said: “We are delighted to exchange contracts with our chosen development partner and look forward to proposals progressing to the next stage.
“The proceeds of the Claire House and James House sale will also allow us to achieve a number of Riverside enhancement projects, based on the results of the 2023 public consultation.”
Contrary to some reports of complete closure, there is an ongoing limited digital Post Office service at One Stop in north Leatherhead as well as bill payment options (also offered by other convenience shops in the area)
The Drop and Go service is now available at the One Stop convenience shop in north Leatherhead and this includes the bank holiday and Sundays when the store is open.
A similar arrangement is also being introduced in part of Bookham where a sub post office used to operate- the News and Wine shop on Guildford Road next to the fish and chip shop is reported to be offering Drop & Go in the near future.
The service does provide electronic bill payment facilities. Including Key top up for utilities.
QR codes are required to scan parcels – these can be printed off at home or office and taken in or in most cases scanned off a smartphone or tablet.
In addition the ATM at One Stop for cash withdrawal and also other non Royal Mail parcel services may be available.
But no cheque or cash deposit is available in the Drop and Go format.
One Stop head office clarified the services that will continue to be provided at their convenience shop in Kingston Road including bill payment and ATM :
A One Stop spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, due to the challenges of the current economic climate and evolving customer demand, the full Post Office service inside our Kingston Road, Leatherhead One Stop store will be closing. We will, however, be opening a lighter Post Office branch format, Drop & Collect, around the same time as the closure to offer customers a number of popular, prepaid parcel products and services. This means that customers will be able to post prepaid parcels including Royal Mail “signed for” and special delivery, as well as pick up and drop off parcels through Royal Mail and Parcelforce. We will also be offering bill payment services and customers will still be able to use our in-store ATM.
This has been a difficult decision, however we believe that our customers’ needs will be met through the new offer. This change will take place mid-March and we will communicate with our customers to keep them updated as our plans progress.
We apologise to those who may need to travel further to access services after the closure – full Post Office services are available from the branches at 1-3 High Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8AA and 50 High Street, Oxshott, KT22 0JP.”
Or for that matter in the two post offices in the neighbouring Ashtead KT21 postcode.
Sara News & Wine on the Plough roundabout are the nearest http://www.Payzone.co.Uk store with energy key and card services. The Kingscroft Service station also has some options including Amazon locker and the convenience shop next door.
Cash deposit options in Leatherhead are the ‘main’ Post Office 1-3 High Street Mon-Fri and Saturday mornings and Nationwide North Street Mon-Thurs.
National Highways update warning on the next M25 closure weekend in May affecting Leatherhead Junction 9 this time
Do you live or work in the South East near M25 J9-10? Our planned weekend closure from 9pm Fri 10 to 6am Mon 13 May could mean your journeys are affected by diversions.
Do you live or work in the South East near M25 J9-10? Our planned weekend closure from 9pm Fri 10 to 6am Mon 13 May could mean your journeys are affected by diversions.
Traffic impacts likely around A243 Leatherhead-Chessington-A3 and A240/A217 Tolworth-Burgh Heath-J8. As well as A245/A244 Cobham/Oxshott
Latest updates
the M25 will be shut between junctions 9 (A243 Leatherhead) and 10 (A3 Wisley) from 9pm Friday 10 May to 6am Monday 13 May 2024
We advise drivers to only travel this stretch if necessary.
This closure involves a different stretch from the closure which took place in March and this time a 19-mile diversion route will be in place which uses the A3 and the A243.
We expect long delays. We were so grateful to all drivers last time who made the closure a success by avoiding the stretch and completing their journeys in other ways. We urge drivers to do the same again. If you do have to travel this stretch, please follow the diversion and do not follow your SatNav. Drivers using the signed diversion route will not be subject to any Ultra Low Emission Zone charges that may usually apply. The Ultra Low Emission Zone will remain in force on all other routes in London across the weekend
We intend to close the M25 for three more weekends this year. There will be no weekend closures in June. The remaining closures will take place between July and the end of 2024. We will be in a position to announce the date of the next closure as soon as the May closure is over.
This closure is for the installation of a new bridge consisting of 68 beams, each weighing 16 tonnes, and another 4 beams weighing 40 tonnes.
Jonathan Wade, National Highways Senior Project Manager, said:“This is far from a repeat of the previous closure, as the alternative routes are longer and will be different for over height vehicles and all other traffic.“Drivers listened to our advice last time which reduced motorway traffic levels by over two thirds and meant delays were limited.“Our advice again is please only travel if absolutely necessary and make sure you give yourself extra time if you do choose to use the M25.”
The Junction 10 improvement scheme will see an increase in the number of lanes to make journeys safer and new junction layout to improve traffic flow. It will also make it easier and safer to enter and exit the M25, and reduce the pollution caused by traffic jams.
Diversion routes:Diversion route clockwise for all but over-height vehicles: Leave M25 at junction 8, A217 (Reigate). Follow the A217 London, Sutton, (A240) Kingston. After 3½ miles turn left onto the A240 Epsom, Kingston. After 3 miles at the Esso roundabout, turn right onto the A24 (A240) Kingston. Continue for 3 miles and turn left onto the A3 Portsmouth, Guildford. Continue for 9½ miles to the M25 and re-join the motorway at junction 10.Diversion route anticlockwise for all but over-height vehicles: Leave M25 at junction 10 to join the A3 towards London. After 9½ miles at the Hook interchange leave the A3 turning right onto the A240 Epsom, Reigate. Continue for 3 miles to the Esso roundabout and turn left onto the A240 Reigate. Continue for 3 miles then turn right onto the A217 Reigate, M25. After 3½ miles turn left to re-join the M25 motorway at junction 8.
http://www.one.network is the best real-time guide to roadworks for both planned and reactive utility works
Falcon Bus : Due to works taking place on Bridge Street, Leatherhead will be closed from 8th – 9th May. Due to the road closure the 479 service will be on diversion via Station Road and Waterway Road.
During the closure the following bus stops will not be served:-
North Street (Lidl and outside ex HSBC)
Bridge Street
The same will apply to TfL bus 465 and Repton bus 478
If the issue reported doesn’t get actioned you can ask the local county councillor to follow up. Some district councillors will also help.
Sign up using the online form to receive the SCC Your Highways Update via email each week. This update includes news stories and the weekly bulletin of upcoming and completed roadworks in your local area.
The returning officers have declared the results from the 2 May local elections.
Lisa Townsend, Conservative, was re-elected as Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner.
Lisa Townsend, Conservative, announced as winner of the Surrey Police & Crime Commissioner election. Surrey-wide results: Lisa Townsend (Con) 95,538; Paul Kennedy (Lib Dem) 82,213; Kate Chinn (Labour) 42,813; Alex Coley (Independent) 42,052. Pic is of Lisa Townsend speaking… pic.twitter.com/bQZOxuSdbz
Across Mole Valley, just under 40% of voters voted in the PCC election which was the highest engagement in Surrey. Although the runner-up Paul Kennedy led in some of the boroughs and districts, overall PCC Townsend was ahead by 95,538 to 82,213.
On the Mole Valley District Council, the Liberal Democrats gained another seat in the Leatherhead South ward from the Conservatives. Gareth Parsons is the new district councillor replacing James Chambers who did not stand this year.
— Mole Valley District Council (@MoleValleyDC) May 3, 2024
Lib Dem gain from Conservative.
In other wards the Lib Dems held all their councillors/wards including Leatherhead North, Fetcham and both Bookham wards. Ashtead Independents holding both wards there with new councillor Andy Smith replacing Professor Hawksworth.
Further updates will be added to this blog when other results are declared. Email subscribers may want to revisit the home page http://www.newleatherheadliving.wordpress.com to check back over the weekend.
No other seats changed hands in Mole Valley, two new Lib Dems were elected in the southern villages ward of Capel Leigh Newdigate and Charlwood, so the party totals are now Lib Dem 31, Ashtead Independents 6, Conservative 2.
The annual meeting of the Council is on 21 May. The current vice chairman of the Council, Elizabeth Daly, might be expected to be Chairman for 2024/25. The Leadership, Cabinet and committee roles would be confirmed at that meeting. There would need to be a different chair of the all-party Scrutiny committee as David Hawksworth did not seek re-election in Ashtead.
National Highways update warning on the next M25 closure weekend in May affecting Leatherhead Junction 9 this time
Do you live or work in the South East near M25 J9-10? Our planned weekend closure from 9pm Fri 10 to 6am Mon 13 May could mean your journeys are affected by diversions.
Do you live or work in the South East near M25 J9-10? Our planned weekend closure from 9pm Fri 10 to 6am Mon 13 May could mean your journeys are affected by diversions.
Traffic impacts likely around A243 Leatherhead-Chessington-A3 and A240/A217 Tolworth-Burgh Heath-J8. As well as A245/A244 Cobham/Oxshott
Latest updates
the M25 will be shut between junctions 9 (A243 Leatherhead) and 10 (A3 Wisley) from 9pm Friday 10 May to 6am Monday 13 May 2024
We advise drivers to only travel this stretch if necessary.
This closure involves a different stretch from the closure which took place in March and this time a 19-mile diversion route will be in place which uses the A3 and the A243.
We expect long delays. We were so grateful to all drivers last time who made the closure a success by avoiding the stretch and completing their journeys in other ways. We urge drivers to do the same again. If you do have to travel this stretch, please follow the diversion and do not follow your SatNav. Drivers using the signed diversion route will not be subject to any Ultra Low Emission Zone charges that may usually apply. The Ultra Low Emission Zone will remain in force on all other routes in London across the weekend
We intend to close the M25 for three more weekends this year. There will be no weekend closures in June. The remaining closures will take place between July and the end of 2024. We will be in a position to announce the date of the next closure as soon as the May closure is over.
This closure is for the installation of a new bridge consisting of 68 beams, each weighing 16 tonnes, and another 4 beams weighing 40 tonnes.
Jonathan Wade, National Highways Senior Project Manager, said:“This is far from a repeat of the previous closure, as the alternative routes are longer and will be different for over height vehicles and all other traffic.“Drivers listened to our advice last time which reduced motorway traffic levels by over two thirds and meant delays were limited.“Our advice again is please only travel if absolutely necessary and make sure you give yourself extra time if you do choose to use the M25.”
The Junction 10 improvement scheme will see an increase in the number of lanes to make journeys safer and new junction layout to improve traffic flow. It will also make it easier and safer to enter and exit the M25, and reduce the pollution caused by traffic jams.
Diversion routes:Diversion route clockwise for all but over-height vehicles: Leave M25 at junction 8, A217 (Reigate). Follow the A217 London, Sutton, (A240) Kingston. After 3½ miles turn left onto the A240 Epsom, Kingston. After 3 miles at the Esso roundabout, turn right onto the A24 (A240) Kingston. Continue for 3 miles and turn left onto the A3 Portsmouth, Guildford. Continue for 9½ miles to the M25 and re-join the motorway at junction 10.Diversion route anticlockwise for all but over-height vehicles: Leave M25 at junction 10 to join the A3 towards London. After 9½ miles at the Hook interchange leave the A3 turning right onto the A240 Epsom, Reigate. Continue for 3 miles to the Esso roundabout and turn left onto the A240 Reigate. Continue for 3 miles then turn right onto the A217 Reigate, M25. After 3½ miles turn left to re-join the M25 motorway at junction 8.
http://www.one.network is the best real-time guide to roadworks for both planned and reactive utility works
If the issue reported doesn’t get actioned you can ask the local county councillor to follow up. Some district councillors will also help.
Sign up using the online form to receive the SCC Your Highways Update via email each week. This update includes news stories and the weekly bulletin of upcoming and completed roadworks in your local area.
Following the serious assault in Cleeve Road on 22 April there has been a significant police presence in the Leatherhead area. This is both so we can carry out our investigation and provide public reassurance.
As a result of our enquiries so far, an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and both remain in police custody at this time. Enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate the other two persons involved.
We believe the parties involved were known to each other and we do not anticipate a wider risk to the public at this time.
We continue to ask for anyone with information that may assist our investigation to come forward. If you were in the area around Cleeve Road between 11pm and 11.30pm on Sunday 21 April, or have any CCTV, dash cam or helmet cam footage that might have captured all or part of this incident, please get in touch quoting PR/45240044610.
Inspector James Green, Mole Valley Borough Commander, said, “The Leatherhead community is served by a variety of police officers from different teams within Surrey Police. This includes dedicated local resources such as our Safer Neighbourhoods Team and Neighbourhood Policing Team, as well as central resources such as Roads Policing, Investigations, Casualty Reduction Officers, and Armed Response units.
“The Safer Neighbourhood Team for Mole Valley will regularly conduct patrols of the borough and respond to local issues that require a problem-solving approach, such as antisocial behaviour.
The Neighbourhood Policing Team provide a 24-hour response to emergency calls for service that pose an immediate risk to a person or property.
“Visible policing is only a small part of the service that Surrey Police provide, and even when you cannot see us out and about on the beat, our officers are working hard behind the scenes to make Mole Valley a safe place for our residents to live and work.”
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