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Plans to prevent Walton on Thames commuter disruption in the future

By MIKENEWS at 13:53 on 02/10/11

South West Trains and Network Rail have announced a package of measures to improve their joint response to disruption on the rail network after cable thefts hit commuters travelling through Walton on Thames earlier this summer. The cable theft incident between Farnborough, Hampshire, and Woking, Surrey, in June resulted in severe disruption for around 80,000 rail passengers. South West Trains announced an enhanced compensation...
Walton on Thames cyclists warned of the perils of Wednesdays

By MIKENEWS at 16:02 on 21/06/11

Cyclists in Walton on Thames and surrounding areas have been warned that Wednesday mornings in June are the deadliest time of year for them. Research carried out across the county show more cyclists are hurt in June (14 per cent) than during any other month of the year. Wednesday is the most dangerous day of the week for riders when 17 per cent of injuries occur. And most cyclists are hurt in the morning (19 per cent) between 7am and...
Dates for Walton Bridge work announced

By MIKENEWS at 20:03 on 08/06/11

Some more dates around work on replacing Walton Bridge have been confirmed. Although the project is in its infancy, with just archaeological work undertaken so far, the scheme remains on target for the new bridge to be opened in June 2013. It has been announced that the main construction work will start in January with the work expected to take 18 months. So with the new bridge in place by June 2013, demolition of the old bridge...
Council boss says new Walton Bridge will ease traffic

By MIKENEWS at 17:58 on 31/05/11

The top civil servant at Surrey County Council has said the new Walton Bridge will ease traffic in the area. David McNulty, Chief Executive at County Hall has provided a six monthly update on progress and has highlighted getting government funding for the crossing at Walton on Thames." "Preliminary work has begun on the site for the new Walton Bridge, scheduled for completion in 2013," the council boss explained....
On your bike for a challenge in Walton on Thames

By MIKENEWS at 15:05 on 30/04/11

Businesses and organisations in Walton on Thames are being invited to take part in the Surrey Workplace Cycle Challenge. The event is now in its third year and aims to get Surrey's employers and employees on their bikes. The competition, taking place from June 12 to 25, will see participants log their journeys and compete against other businesses in the area for the Surrey Workplace Challenge title. The winner will be the...

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More details on Walton on Thames road closures for the cycle race

By Sun_flower_10

Yes it will probably cause some disruption and no doubt some people will moan about this. But I...

By MIKENEWS at 17:21 on 05/08/11

It's emerging that the London Surrey Cycle Classic race later this month could cause a lot of inconvenience as it heads through Walton on Thames later this month. For example, the Xcel Leisure Complex, which is in Waterside Drive just off of the cycle route, has confirmed it will be closed on race day (August 14) until 2pm. Other businesses in the town are likely to take a similar approach, mostly because of the road closures across...
Parking around Walton on Thames to be cheaper!

By Steve_77

I think this is a good thing. Car park fees are so expensive so any reduction is good news for me....

By MIKENEWS at 15:35 on 04/06/11

Parking in Walton on Thames is becoming a confusing issue. Last week, we were told the on street parking charges would be introduced in many areas of the town in the autumn. This was by Surrey County Council. However, Elmbridge Borough Council now has a small crumb of comfort for motorists as parking in some of its car parks is set to get slightly cheaper from Wednesday (June 6). In the village car parks across the borough the all...
Walton on Thames pay and display fight continues

By Lemonjelly

I heard something interesting the other day on how the 'compromise' half hour might work. Apparently...

By MIKENEWS at 16:33 on 10/05/11

The leader of Surrey County Council has vowed to give the people of Walton on Thames the ultimate say on if and where pay and display parking metres should be introduced. The potential for pay and display to be brought in across the county generated an online petition of more than 26,000 signatures. The level of interest and opposition to the proposals forced a debate at County Hall today (Tuesday). In it, leader of the Tory...
On street charging in Walton on Thames and Surrey to be debated

By stlawrence2

This is yet another Elmbridge town to be targeted with on street parking charges and nobody wants it...

By MIKENEWS at 11:03 on 05/05/11

A debate will be held next week on the proposed on street parking charges which have been met with condemnation in Walton on Thames. Businesses and communities from across Surrey organised an online petition that attached more than 20,000 signatures. At this point, Surrey County Council has to debate it. The meeting to the debate the petition against the introduction of on street charges will be held in the Council Chamber at County...
Could Walton on Thames motorists finally enjoy a smooth ride?

By Sun_flower_10

Well let's hope this new contract does indeed fit our roads. I am so fed up with driving along...

By MIKENEWS at 13:32 on 02/05/11

This week marks the start of a new roads repair contract for Walton on Thames and the rest of Surrey. After almost a decade of disasters with Ringway and, in Walton on Thames Carillion, carrying our road repairs, alleged rescue comes in the form of May Gurney. Politicians at County Hall have promised the May Gurney will provide a bright future for our roads – rest bite from the horrors of potholes and, going back a few years,...