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External shot of Esher Civic Centre which is a large modern building in a pale brick with lots of glass windows and car parking around it. There are low shrubs around the car park and trees are seen behind it.

Decision on future of council offices pushed back

Elmbridge Borough Council says more time is needed to develop and cost the options available.

A close up of a black car covered in soap and water. A man can be made out in the background, cleaning a car.

Public consulted on turning cafe into car wash

A proposal to turn the site of a former Café Rouge into a car wash has been put to the public.

An artist's impression of the new skatepark planned for Cobham in Surrey.

Deadline approaches for new skatepark fundraising

The park is needed to replace the existing park, which is no longer fit for purpose.

A Ukrainian flag with a UK flag behind it, flying on separate flag poles.

Hosts offered £600 to take in Ukrainian refugees

The money is being offered as a one-off payment to acknowledge the increased cost of living.

A person is in the foreground with a pink and purple coat on. She is pushing a shovel into the ground at a base of a young tree. In the background there are several people also walking around with shovels.

Tree planting event aims to create new habitats

A variety of young trees including crab apple and wild cherry are being planted in West Molesey.

Five people stand in front of a poster reading "a bright & thriving future"

Funding secured to help young people's skills

A total of £54,000 from the Department of Work and Pensions is given to two Surrey councils.

Poster from campaign group Save Hersham Centre in the window of shop. The green and white poster has red, black and white writing and says: "Do not let developers destroy our village for profit."

Hersham building plans thrown out by planners

Elmbridge Borough Council turns down an application to build a six storey block in Hersham.

A vacancies sign in a bed and breakfast window.

Homelessness costing local authorities millions

Emergency accommodation for homeless families in Surrey cost over £6m in the last financial year.

An aerial view of East Molesey which shows the River Thames in the foreground and boats and houses along the edge of the river. Hampton Court bridge is seen in the left of the image and in the distance there are reservoirs and blue sky.

Council support aims for those it is 'missing'

The council says 13% of children in the borough were living in poverty in 2022-23.