Local elections will take place across Surrey tomorrow, Thursday 7 May 2026. These elections are part of a major change to local government in Surrey and will not follow the usual district, borough or county format. Instead, voters will elect councillors to the two new unitary councils being created under Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
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The Government has now formally laid the Surrey (Structural Changes) Order, which sets out the reorganisation of local government across Surrey. This will see the abolition of Surrey County Council and all 11 district and borough councils, including Tandridge District Council, and their replacement with two new unitary authorities: East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council.
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On Thursday 7 May 2026, eligible voters across Tandridge District will vote for councillors for the new East Surrey Council. Candidates have now been announced for each ward. Limpsfield sits in the Oxted Ward. Please see below information on why the elections are being held and list of nominated councillors. Every vote counts so please make sure you are registered in advance and vote on for the 2 candidates who best represent the interests of our local community.
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With the introduction of grey belt provisions in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), and the preparation of the emerging Tandridge Local Plan, there are many concerns in relation to Green Belt policy, the emerging concept of “grey belt”, and the development pressures affecting Limpsfield and the wider Oxted area.
LPC considers it essential that long-established Green Belt protections are not diluted in practice. Below is an outline of our concerns and recommendations for our planning policy.
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Despite the South East of England being one of the most economically active regions in the country, many rural communities across Surrey, Sussex and Kent continue to face frustrating gaps in both broadband and mobile phone coverage, and Limpsfield is no exception.
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It’s been lovely to see some signs of spring over the last week or so and we’re looking forward to the next few months with a few dates to pop in your diary. Read on for more info!
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In January 2026, the UK government announced new, improved legal powers for local authorities in England to tackle pavement parking. Rather than a nationwide ban, councils will receive authority to prohibit parking on pavements across wider areas, moving away from slow, street-by-street restrictions. This enables quicker enforcement against unnecessary obstruction of the pavement.
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We have recently submitted Limpsfield Parish Council’s response to Tandridge District Council’s Early Engagement Consultation on the new Local Plan, which will shape development across the District up to 2044.
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We had a very productive end of the year with many projects completed ahead of 2026. Alongside new wildflower planting, the refurbished and black painted railings at the Limpsfield traffic lights smarten the crossing, better reflect the village’s historic character and strengthen the visual link to Wolf’s Row (which is also in the Conservation Area).
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As 2025 draws to a close, we’d like to share a brief update on local news, projects and community achievements — and to thank everyone who helps make Limpsfield such a special place.
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