parish Action List

Our long list of issues…

A link to a PDF list is here.

Updated : 10 February 2024

January 2024

Drains on Seale Lane blocked

Requested SCC to clear - Still awaiting response from SCC

October 2023

Create culvert on Blighton Lane opposite N Downs Way to allow excess water to flow freely

SCC Considering the best Solution - SCC have advised that works are to start asap.

February 2024 works still not started S&SPC to chase

January 2024

Grips on Binton and Blighton Lanes need re-cutting to reduce flooding

SCC requested to recut Grips - Still awaiting response from SCC

September 2023

Trees in woodland in Sands Rec adjacent to Littleworth Road - Many trees are dead and need to be made safe

S&SPC - SSEN have now declined to carry out work they agreed. Parish Council have written a complaint.

September 2023

Can part or all of Seale Rec car park be open for use

Visitors often have to park in Seale Lane and getting children out of the car can be dangerous - S&SPC to discuss options

May 2023

Japanese knotweed growing on verge opposite entrance to Bettins’ yard on Seale Lane

SCC / Land owner

Relevant department within SCC advised - Awaiting response

Can new grips be installed on Wood Lane to divert rainwater from carriageway

SCC - Blighton Lane carriageway needs resurfacing with boundary white lines only to be painted and pedestrian area highlighted for North Downs Way

SCC - Work assessed and pot holes repaired. Top dressing work completed June 2023 Boundary lines awaited Walkway design produced by SCC awaiting H&S review

Walkway awaiting approval

Footpath from Seale Recreation Ground towards Farnham needs repairing and widening

SCC Awaiting SCC response

Seale Lane footpath Blighton Lane to Bettins’ Yard entrance in a poor state

SCC Awaiting SCC response

Seale Lane verges eroded from Junipers going east

SCC Awaiting SCC response

Drain cover on footpath outside Compton Cottage on Sands Road sits above pavement level and needs re fitting

SCC - Hogs Back lay-by in a poor state and there is no litter bin

SCC - SCC confirmed it is their land - Awaiting options to be suggested by SCC

June 2023 - Can traffic calming measures be considered on Seale Lane

SCC - Previous speed survey found no significant speed problems.

SCC will review and suggest options

November 2019

Speed of traffic on Elstead Road through Seale

SCC - Speed survey to be undertaken. - Awaiting date of survey

Replacement of bollards at School Hill / Elstead Rd Junction

SCC

November 2019 - Work Carried out end January 2024

Parking on Seale Lane / Wood Lane causing passing difficulties and obstructions near Craft Centre entrance

SCC - Residents consulted regarding solutions.
Parking restrictions with ‘allowable areas’ controlled using yellow lines agreed, Solution agreed, awaiting yellow lines to be painted

Wood Lane carriageway in need of repair or preferably resurfacing

SCC - SCC to investigate what can be carried out given funding constraints -Awaiting decision by SCC

November 2019

Seale Lane road surface breaking up, mainly between Binton Lane crossroads and Blighton Lane

SCC - Reduction of 40mph speed limits within Parish to be 30mph

SCC - Approved and publicised

Awaiting work to be scheduled

Implement width restriction on Seale Lane from Whiteways Corner to Binton Lane crossroads

SCC - Under consideration by SCC Highways

This list shows outstanding and closed matters we have with other bodies such as: Surrey County Council (SCC), Guildford Borough Council (GBC) & Riparian Owners. Suggestions shown are from the Parish Council and from residents. Not all suggestions are valid or appropriate but represent all contributions. Items will be updated when we have results.