Gatwick 2nd runway
NATS flight route modernisation
Solar energy for community buildings
Traffic calming and safe crossing routes
The Mole Valley Local Plan
Trig Street footpath
The closure of Coldharbour Common Road byway
If you are interested in any of these topics please keep an eye on the meeting agendas to see when they are being discussed or contact the clerk with your input.
Garden Notes for April 2024. The frosts this winter have taken their toll of many shrubs, so take a careful look around and prune out any obviously dead growth. Silver leafed shrubs such as lavender, sage and santolina should be cut to within 5cm – 10cm of the ground, once new growth is visible at the base. On old woody Continue Reading →
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Garden notes for March 2024 Snowdrops that have stopped blooming should be lifted and divided as soon as possible. Unlike other bulbs they should be multiplied whilst their leaves are still green. It is a good idea to do this at least once every 3 or 4 years as the bulbs may become too closely packed together to give a Continue Reading →
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Garden notes for February 2024 This year is a leap year so we have an extra 24 hours this month to get the garden going! As the days start to draw out, and it does not seem so gloomy the urge to get plants started is almost irresistible. Any seedbeds that have been protected under cloches or garden fleece can Continue Reading →
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Garden Notes for January 2024. January is a good time to plan ahead. The short days and inclement weather mean that it is difficult to do a great deal but it need not stop you from going out and having a good look around and seeing how it will all develop in the coming season. At the first opportunity when Continue Reading →
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Garden Notes for December 2023. If you have root crops in the ground (such as carrots or parsnips), put some straw down before the frosts take too strong a hold. This will help stop the ground freezing and allow them to be lifted whatever the weather. Keep up good hygiene. Clear crops that are past their best and start digging Continue Reading →
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Garden Notes for November 2023 Prepare for the spring by digging and manuring the vegetable patch in November. Remember to keep a 3-year rotation so that potatoes (for example) are not planted in the same area two years running. Remember to get your tulips planted before the end of the month. Try layer planting of tulips in containers. Do this Continue Reading →
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Garden Notes for October 2023. October is the month to start clearing away summer growth and preparing for the next growing season. This will generate a lot of material. By far the best use is to compost it. Composting is very important, no matter how large or small your garden is. Shredding woody material and large items like cabbage stalks Continue Reading →
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