Setting up a business in my 20s was very daunting to say the least, but I was very fortunate to have my mum Jackie behind me. Jackie is a huge support and genuinely passionate about the school.

From 1st September, Surrey County Council will lift charges on resident DIY waste in line with Government policy changes that were proposed in June. DIY waste can be accepted at nine of the 15 community recycling centres and access to the rubble and plasterboard containers will continue to be controlled and monitored.

Many of us know and love Farrants, regularly visit the shop and receive fantastic customer service from the owner and staff. However, recently the local village shop has been subject to accusations that one of its displays is "..triggering and racist..."Farrants is facing calls to remove a poster showing "broken black men" on a tobacco plantation.

The ULEX Expansion is now set to go ahead on the 29th of August after Mr Justice Swift rules "I'm satisfied the mayor's decision to expand the ULEZ area by amending the present road-charging scheme rather than submitting an entirely new scheme was within his powers"

A petition has been launched against the use of Hurst Park Recreation Ground for the additional 116 dwellings that will fund the Hurst Pool options being debated by Elmbridge Borough Council

It has been confirmed that there will be additional drop-in consultation events where residents can view the revised plans, talk to the project team and leave feedback. The drop-in events will be held be held in Unit 11/12 of Hersham Green Shopping Centre, which is the former Martin’s Shop on: • Thursday 13 July from 3pm-7pm • Saturday 15 July from 10am-2pm There will also be an online presentation held on Monday 17 July from 6pm-7pm. You can register for the online presentation here.

The report to Elmbridge Cabinet has included possible funding for these options, including the strategic community infrastructure levy, and enabling development of up to potentially 116 homes on the site