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Godstone Parish Council

Newsletters

 Please use this link to read our latest Godstone Parish Council newsletter.
 
 
Godstone Parish Council Newsletter 1/24
In this newsletter: - Surrey Rights of Ways Improvement Plan – ‘Vision Zero’ Road Safety Strategy – Christmas Lights – New Path on the Green – Swan News – Parish Office Updates

Parish Councillors

 
Godstone Parish Council Wards
The Parish Council is represented by councillors from each of its three wards
 
Godstone (North Ward)
 
 
Stephen Beagley (Chairperson)         This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.               Declaration of Interest
 
Louise Case (Vice Chairperson)        This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                     Declaration of Interest
 
Jim Gardner                                        This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                Declaration of Interest 
 
Keith Ward                                          This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                    Declaration of Interest
 
Digby Christmas                                 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.             Declaration of Interest
  

South Godstone (Central Ward)

Colin White                                        This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                      Declaration of Interest
 
Jon Goodman                                    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                Declaration of Interest
 
 
Blindley Heath (South Ward)
 
Chris Farr                                               This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                      Declaration of Interest
 
Sue Farr                                                 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                         Declaration of Interest
 

 

Godstone Parish Council has adopted the Tandridge Council's Code of Conduct effective from Full Council Meeting 4/24 (resolved under item 6) as well as adopted the following docxPress, Media and Social Media Policy  at the Annual Council Meeting 5/24 (resolved under item 11.3). 

 

Godstone Parish Councils Co-option Policy (Jan 2024).

 
 
 

Tilburstow Common

tilburstow commonOwned and manged by the Parish Council, Tilburstow Common is a 22 hectare site consisting mostly of mixed woodland situated on the Lower Greensand ridge.
 
The land rises from the B2236 Eastbourne Road following Enterdent Road up to its junction with Tilburstow Hill Road.
 
There is public access via a network of footpaths and the area is crossed by a public bridleway.
 
At the northern end is a small cluster of 19th century cottages known as The Enterdent.

Our Vision & Targets:

A parish council is a democratically elected authority given limited legal powers but with wide responsibilities to manage certain local facilities and services. Parish councillors are elected to represent the best interests of their local residents.
 
Parish councils need funds to support their activities. These funds are raised by adding a “precept” to each householder’s Council Tax bill via the District Council.
 
Tandridge District Council has to consult parish councils on all local planning issues, appeals, inquiries and licensing where they affect the parish.
 
Parish councils get involved in providing, maintaining and protecting areas such as:
  • Allotments
  • Churchyard & cemeteries
  • Open spaces & playing fields
  • Litter control
  • Ponds
  • Seats and shelters

In some cases the parish Council can make recommendations but has no further jurisdiction, for example over public rights of way that Surrey County Council Highways control.
 
Parish Councils can spend money for any purpose considered to be of overall benefit to the area and its residents.
 
Godstone Parish Councillors listen to parishioners and work toward building a positive and progressive community for those who live here.
 
 





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Godstone Green

godstone green
 
Godstone Green is an area of common land situated in the centre of Godstone Village and was given to Godstone Parish Council by Sir Peter Greenwell in 1950.

The Green comprises a grassed area bordered on all sides by a variety of trees, notably some venerable Horse Chestnuts.

Facilities include a sports pavilion, a football pitch, cricket square, childrens play area, and a boules pitch. In addition tennis and bowling are catered for in an area south of the Green.
 
The Green is a venue for a number of events such as occasional funfairs and a very popular Village Fete and Donkey Derby held every August Bank Holiday. In 2012 the Green hosted a special event for the Queen's Golden Jubilee and later on large crowds witnessed the Olympic Flame passing through the village.

In earlier times the pond on Godstone Green was used as a horse-pond with a sloping bank down which the wagoners drove their horses. To-day the pond has a brick surround and a central island. Although fed solely by surface drainage, it attracts a variety of bird life and is a much-loved feature. In periods of drought the water can get quite low and unfortunately there is little that can be done about this.

A rope making business used to operate on the Green until the beginning of the 20th Century and until recent times the old Rope Walk could still be seen faintly.
 
 
Use of Gazebos on Godstone Green 
 
The council request that gazebo’s are not used on Godstone Green without permission being sought from council. If you wish to request permission you should contact the Clerk giving the details of the date and reason you would like to erect a gazebo and enough notice for the request to be considered at the next council meeting.
 
Childrens Playground 
 
The children's playground on Godstone Green has a range of equipment suitable for toddlers, infant and junior aged children and is suitable for children up to the age of 10.  Children using the playground should be supervised by an adult at all times. 
 
The council recommends that the playground only be used during daylight hours and there are no telephone or first aid facilities at the playground.
 
If there is an issue with the playground or an accident occurs please report it to the Parish office; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 01883 744 209.   
 
Using the Green
 

Councillors encourage the use of the Green and it is there for the public to enjoy and for the use of Community Events. 

If you are an organisation wanting to use the Green for regular activities or a one off annual event permission is subject to confirmation with the Parish Council and the appropriate Public Liability Insurance cover being confirmed, please contact the Clerk for more details.

Casual Horse and Cycle Riding are not permitted as the Green is common land and this is also to ensure the safety of other green users.

BBQ's are not permitted on Godstone Green.
 
If you would like to know if an open space charge and community events charge is applicable then please contact the clerk - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

There is limited light on the boundary of the Green and no telephone or first aid facilities. 

If an accident occurs on the Green, please report it to the Parish office; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 01883 744 209.