Who are we?
Weybridge & St. George’s Independents are local residents and we put up candidates only in Weybridge St. George’s Hill ward.
We started in the year 2000 when we achieved a clean sweep of the three vacancies to be filled at that time. Ever since we have had a successful track record of having our candidates winning Elmbridge Borough Council elections and we currently have two councillors representing this ward.
Our focus is always on what is best for Weybridge St George’s Hill ward and for Elmbridge. We have no party political agenda nor any national party machine telling us what to do. This means that we are free to listen to you and free to take decisions in your best interests.
Our Councillors
Peter Harman was re-elected in May 2024, continuing a run of more than two decades as an energetic and effective councillor. He works tirelessly on behalf of all residents and is always to be seen around our ward keeping track of what is going on, solving problems and pushing for improvements.
Pippa Graeme was elected in May 2023 and her term of office continues until 2027. Pippa has thrown herself into the role of councillor with great enthusiasm, working tirelessly on your behalf both at council meetings and around our ward.
Click here to see an update on our HGV ban campaign
Some of our recent achievements
In addition to the many day to day issues we pick up and assist with, here are some of the initiatives which we have lobbied for and issues we have resolved:
Campaigning
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In January this year our campaign for an HGV ban on Brooklands Road was successful after 1,227 residents signed the Surrey e Petition. The public consultation process closed at the end of July and the 18 tonne restrictions were implemented on 1st November.
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Supported residents and worked with water authorities to prevent flooding on the corner of St George’s Ave and Towers Walk.
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Improvements benefiting families using Brooklands Community Park. This included installation of toilets, an additional children's play area and enlarging the car park
Roads and Safety
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Worked with Network rail for the addition of the zebra crossing and railings to protect pedestrians at the Weybridge Station forecourt
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Construction of pedestrian island in Queen's Road
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HGV parking restriction in Redhill Road to prevent overnight parking
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HGV parking restriction in Old Avenue to regulate contractors traffic for St George's Hill and yellow lines in Chaucer Avenue and Spencer Avenue
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Successfully lobbying Surrey CC to rebuild the retaining wall fronting Brooklands Road at Julian Hill
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Together with Surrey Councillor Tim Oliver arranged for wooden posts along the grass area fronting Brooklands Road, outside Summers Close, to stop antisocial parking
Transport
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Chairing Weybridge Community Rail. Overseeing the station waiting room refurbishment, managing the very popular 'books in the waiting room' and installing primary children's artwork.
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Installed two new planters outside the station waiting room, which are now full of plants.
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Persuaded Network Rail to open up the access under the rail line, making the Brooklands to Weybridge Accessibility Project possible
Planning & Housing
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Supported residents opposed to the Shell garage planning application in Brooklands Road by leading a successful Refusal at the Planning Committee.
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At the Surrey CC planning meeting in February, Peter Harman spoke in opposition to the application by Silvermere Haven Pet Cemetry for a much larger pet and equine crematorium in Byfleet Road. The application was refused.
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Worked with residents and arranged meetings to ensure PA Housing in The Dell off Lock King Road keep to their obligations as a Registered Social Landlord.
Community
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Active member of the Weybridge Health Centre PPG (Patient Participation Group) with a current focus on the merge of the two GP practices
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Supported successful CIL application by Weybridge Cricket Club which resulted in funding from EBC for a new roof and women's changing room.
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Join regular litter picking sessions with Weybridge Litter Busters
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Together with Elmbridge Environmental Enforcement team ensured the removal of the unauthorised encampment at the Byfleet end of Seven Hills Road. including the removal of accumulated waste