Hersham is a proud community. Let us all take the opportunity to keep it that way, for the benefit of everybody. It needs all of us to be active, vocal and supportive. With this support we will create a better future for everyone in our village.
Hersham Has Spoken
OUR VILLAGE IS STILL IN DANGER
Once again, WELL DONE HERSHAM to all that have signed the petition but just as importantly the objections.
As of 8th May 2024 the numbers stand as follows:
3,254 Signatures
Petition against release of Council car park & New Berry Lane.
1,737 Objections
Against the Hersham Centre Planning Application.
- Objections have been registered by: Burhill School, Doctors Surgery Patient Group, Hersham Business Forum
- Significant numbers from important local groups: Parents of children at Burhill School, Residents at Paul Vanson Court – Sheltered Accommodation
Professional experts on: Planning, Highways seeking clarification on matters of serious and grave concern - Opposition from the 3 local Residents Associations: HVS, HRA and ERA
- Published political opposition: Liberal Democrats and Conservatives.
There are still ongoing discussion and meetings taking place by the steering group and we will keep you as updated as we can.
SAVE OUR VILLAGE!
Latest News
Our Newsletter 9 June 2025 made the factual observation that the fabric of The Centre is in visible decline and that 40% of the shop units have become vacant since purchase by the developers.
There is an obvious decline in what was a viable and valuable asset to the community. This is clearly evidenced by the physical deterioration of the fabric of The Centre and 40% of the shop units are now empty since the purchase of the site in May 2021.