Achievements to Date
The references refer to the categories and numbering of the projects as established in the original Leatherhead Healthcheck.
The Town Centre
V1.1 New Waiting Restrictions for parking in the High Street were introduced as from 2006 to ensure that the pedestrianised area remained clear during the day. Loading and unloading for deliveries is allowed from 8.00 -10.00 and 4.30 - 6.30 and parking is only permitted from 6.30 pm until 8.00 am. This has resulted in the pedestrianised area being free from cars during the day.
A survey conducted six months later showed that the majority of the public found the arrangements acceptable but an earlier end to the restrictions at 6.00pm would prove a popular refinement together with a 10 mph speed restriction. (For the results of the survey click here)
The Community
SC1.1 Red House Gardens have been enhanced with additional seating, landscaping and public art.
SC4.1 A regular commercial magazine now exists promoting Leatherhead and Ashtead and local activities.
SC4.2 Leatherhead now has a Residents' Association
SC5.5 The setting up of a Credit Union is now well in hand
SC8.1 More seating is being introduced around the town including a seat by the Leret Way entrance to Swan Centre. All seats are to be accompanied by a litterbin.
SC12.1 A skateboard park for Ashtead is under discussion and local residents have been asked to choose between two possible sites in the Recreation Ground after discussion.
The Environment
EN1 For environmental work linked to the River Mole see Project No 8 on the next page.
EN4.2 For work on Church Street please see the 'Projects in the Pipeline' section on the next page.
Transport
TA1.1 A Sunday train service to Guildford has now started
TA1.4 Facilities on Ashtead and Bookham Station are in the process of being improved
TA5.7 More long and short term parking has been provided in the Station Road car park and in the newly created Bull Hill car park.