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AVAILABLE SUPPORT FROM MOLE VALLEY DISTRICT COUNCIL TO HELP WITH INCREASING COST OF LIVING
Click on the link for more information:
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Available support to help with increasing cost of living. If you are on a low income or are experiencing a change in financial circumstances, the Government offer a range of benefits and help to fulfil individual requirements:
Jobseekers Allowance
Universal Credit
Employment Support Allowance
Child Benefit Advice
Guidance on Housing Benefit
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WELCOME TO HOLMWOOD PARISH COUNCIL WEBSITE
Holmwood Parish council is the community’s link to Mole Valley District council and Surrey County Council. The Council exists to oversee the parish of South Holmwood. It is there to respond to the needs of its parishioners, and work with the Surrey and elected councillors on issues that are managed by those bodies. In particular the Council maintains the playground in Betchetts Green Road, and the War Memorial on the A24. It also ensures that the grass and hedges in the area are kept tidy. The Council also acts as Managing Agents for Holmwood Village Hall on behalf of the Trustees.
Holmwood Parish council is the community’s link to Mole Valley District council and Surrey County Council. The Council exists to oversee the parish of South Holmwood. It is there to respond to the needs of its parishioners, and work with the Surrey and elected councillors on issues that are managed by those bodies. In particular the Council maintains the playground in Betchetts Green Road, and the War Memorial on the A24. It also ensures that the grass and hedges in the area are kept tidy. The Council also acts as Managing Agents for Holmwood Village Hall on behalf of the Trustees.
HISTORY
Holmwood (known as Homewood until the 16th Century) began as part of the Manor of Dorking, which was inherited by the Earls of Arundel who later became the Dukes of Norfolk.
In 1894 the government passed the Local Government Act that laid down the regulations for the formation of Parish Councils. The Holmwood Ward and the Westcott Ward formed the Parish of Dorking Rural, but the electors of Holmwood wanted independence from Westcott, but this was not granted until 1933. The first full meeting was held on 18 April 1933 at South Holmwood School.
As a result of the work of the new Parish Council, many footpaths were cleared and repaired and a map showing all the bridleways and footpaths was created despite vigorous opposition from some landowners. After the War the Council paid for the repairs, maintenance and new inscription on the war memorial. Over the years the Council has overseen the Village Hall, the War Memorial, the children’s playground, and ensured that the grass and hedges in public places are maintained.
In 1954, Holmwood Common was bought from the Duke of Norfolk for £5000 by Surrey County Council and the Rural Dorking Committee and in 1955 the common was given to the National Trust, later followed by the formation of the Holmwood Common Management Committee.
In the early 1960’s the A24 dual carriageway was constructed and after many years of campaigning by the Council for more safety measures Surrey County Council installed thousands of cats eyes and erected motorway-size signposts. In recent years, traffic has significantly increased on the road, and the 60 mph speed limit was reduced to 50 mph in 2013 in an attempt to reduce the number of road traffic accidents.
In 1963, a gift of £1000 by Mr Henman, of Folly Farm, was used to provide the children’s playground on a site belonging to the National Trust. The playground is still maintained by the Parish Council and requires a lot of time and money to keep it safe and in good condition.
The Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill in 1965 meant that the Council would in future see all planning applications in the Parish and would have the right to submit their views to Mole Valley District Council. Today, the Council plays an active part in all local planning issues.
The condition of the war memorial deteriorated and the Council and the British Legion paid for it to be cleaned in two stages between 1972 and 1974. During 2014, the Council was able to raise sufficient funds for the memorial to be cleaned, restored and for the railings to be replaced. The steps up to the memorial were repaired, and some hard standing in front of the memorial was provided.
The village hall was built in 1904. In the early 1980’s with escalating costs the Council were asked for assistance. After public meetings in 1986 this resulted in the Council becoming Managing Agents thus enabling it to make donations towards any repairs. The hall has continued to be very expensive to maintain and modify to modern regulations and legislative demands. In recent years, a fire alarm system was installed. Repairs to the building are an on-going problem, and the Trustees are currently investigating whether funds can be raised to pay for the replacement of the roof at the rear of the building.
Holmwood (known as Homewood until the 16th Century) began as part of the Manor of Dorking, which was inherited by the Earls of Arundel who later became the Dukes of Norfolk.
In 1894 the government passed the Local Government Act that laid down the regulations for the formation of Parish Councils. The Holmwood Ward and the Westcott Ward formed the Parish of Dorking Rural, but the electors of Holmwood wanted independence from Westcott, but this was not granted until 1933. The first full meeting was held on 18 April 1933 at South Holmwood School.
As a result of the work of the new Parish Council, many footpaths were cleared and repaired and a map showing all the bridleways and footpaths was created despite vigorous opposition from some landowners. After the War the Council paid for the repairs, maintenance and new inscription on the war memorial. Over the years the Council has overseen the Village Hall, the War Memorial, the children’s playground, and ensured that the grass and hedges in public places are maintained.
In 1954, Holmwood Common was bought from the Duke of Norfolk for £5000 by Surrey County Council and the Rural Dorking Committee and in 1955 the common was given to the National Trust, later followed by the formation of the Holmwood Common Management Committee.
In the early 1960’s the A24 dual carriageway was constructed and after many years of campaigning by the Council for more safety measures Surrey County Council installed thousands of cats eyes and erected motorway-size signposts. In recent years, traffic has significantly increased on the road, and the 60 mph speed limit was reduced to 50 mph in 2013 in an attempt to reduce the number of road traffic accidents.
In 1963, a gift of £1000 by Mr Henman, of Folly Farm, was used to provide the children’s playground on a site belonging to the National Trust. The playground is still maintained by the Parish Council and requires a lot of time and money to keep it safe and in good condition.
The Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill in 1965 meant that the Council would in future see all planning applications in the Parish and would have the right to submit their views to Mole Valley District Council. Today, the Council plays an active part in all local planning issues.
The condition of the war memorial deteriorated and the Council and the British Legion paid for it to be cleaned in two stages between 1972 and 1974. During 2014, the Council was able to raise sufficient funds for the memorial to be cleaned, restored and for the railings to be replaced. The steps up to the memorial were repaired, and some hard standing in front of the memorial was provided.
The village hall was built in 1904. In the early 1980’s with escalating costs the Council were asked for assistance. After public meetings in 1986 this resulted in the Council becoming Managing Agents thus enabling it to make donations towards any repairs. The hall has continued to be very expensive to maintain and modify to modern regulations and legislative demands. In recent years, a fire alarm system was installed. Repairs to the building are an on-going problem, and the Trustees are currently investigating whether funds can be raised to pay for the replacement of the roof at the rear of the building.
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