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Get help on preventing falls

Gardening wearing a careline safety alarm

Published on Wednesday 12 June 2013 in Older people news

Find out about local classes and services to help older people, relatives and carers prevent falls. It's all part of Age UK England's Falls Awareness Week..

Are you ready to cook safely?

How safe is your cooking? Check at: www.food.gov.uk/kitchen-check

Published on Tuesday 11 June 2013 in Community advice news

As part of Food Safety Week, why not try Kitchen Check? It's a simple tool that helps you find out if your kitchen habits are putting you, or your family and friends, at risk of food poisoning.

Waverley on its marks for the P&G Surrey Youth Games

Surrey Youth Games logo 2011

Published on Tuesday 11 June 2013 in Sports clubs and activities news

More than 130 young Waverley people will compete in 17 teams across 11 different sports at the P&G Surrey Youth Games on 16 and 17 June.

Haslemere Walks for Health celebrates its 1,000th walk

Celebrating the 1000th Walks for Health in Haslemere - May 2013

Published on Wednesday 29 May 2013 in Leisure and fitness news

Since Walks for Health started in 2005, people have covered a distance around Haslemere equal to going from London to New York and back again.

Cllr Patricia Ellis elected as Mayor

Mayor Patricia Ellis

Published on Wednesday 15 May 2013 in Mayor - general information news

Waverley Borough Council has elected Cllr Patricia Ellis as its new Mayor.

Help us recycle more

Blue bin

Published on Wednesday 1 May 2013 in Recycling, rubbish and waste news

Help us improve our recycling rates and recycle more.

Healthwatch Surrey

old lady with flowers

Published on Tuesday 30 April 2013 in Health and social care news

Find out more about Healthwatch Surrey - a new consumer champion for health and social care in Surrey.

May Day bank holiday Housing Benefit payments

small house on money

Published on Thursday 25 April 2013 in Benefits news

Housing Benefit will be paid early because of the May Day bank holiday.

Waverley’s tenth Design Awards get underway

Woodland Design Studio at Cranleigh School

Published on Wednesday 17 April 2013 in Design Awards news

Waverley Borough Council’s Design Awards, which celebrate the quality of building design and the natural environment, are open for entries.

Find out about new affordable housing in Farncombe

houses in a chain

Published on Wednesday 10 April 2013 in Housing development - new homes news

Join us at our drop-in event on 18 April to see plans for new affordable council homes in Farncombe.

Waverley tops 'best place to live' survey

bench in countryside

Published on Tuesday 2 April 2013 in Communities news

Residents of Waverley enjoy the highest standard of living in rural Britain according to the 2013 Halifax Rural Areas Quality of Life Survey.

Things to do with the kids in the Easter holidays

easter chicks

Published on Wednesday 27 March 2013 in Events, leisure and culture news

See what's on at your local museum or leisure centre to entertain the kids.

Your council tax – what you need to know

small house on money

Published on Friday 8 March 2013 in Benefits and council tax news

Council tax bills are being sent to households across Waverley from 8 March. Read on for answers to your questions...

Superfast broadband for Waverley

worldwide internet

Published on Thursday 7 March 2013 in Community advice news

Waverley's towns and villages are first in line for Surrey’s superfast broadband.

Love your home for less

surrey reuse network image of house

Published on Tuesday 12 February 2013 in Community advice news

Give your home an affordable makeover with great quality reused furniture.

Affordable Housing events in Waverley

houses in a chain

Published on Monday 21 January 2013 in Housing news

Find out more about affordable housing in Wonersh and Shamley Green at one of our local events.

Waverley’s website goes mobile

woman browsing smart phone in coffee shop

Published on Wednesday 2 January 2013 in Your council and democracy news

Keep up to date with Waverley on the go

Alcohol awareness week - 19 November

bee bottles

Published on Monday 19 November 2012 in Communities news

It’s time to talk about drinking.

Don't let food poisoning ruin your festive celebrations

FSA food hygience rating scheme

Published on Monday 19 November 2012 in Business support and licensing news

Use the FSA's food hygiene rating scheme before you go out for food.

Upper Hale pub licence under review

empty beer bottles left by a tree

Published on Monday 19 November 2012 in Business support and licensing news

A pub in Upper Hale, Farnham, is to have its licence reviewed for the second time.

Get help at the press of a button

Careline users

Published on Monday 19 November 2012 in Communities news

Find out more about Waverley's Careline team and what they can do for you

Changes to planning application fees

building plans

Published on Wednesday 14 November 2012 in Planning and building regulations news

Fees for planning applications increased on 22 November.

Ash dieback - the facts

Ash tree leaves

Published on Wednesday 7 November 2012 in Events, leisure and culture news

What you need to know about the Ash dieback (Chalara) disease.

Have your say on Wey Hill (Fairground) Car Park

pay and display car park

Published on Monday 22 October 2012 in Car parks news

Waverley will apply to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for consent under Section 38 of the Commons Act 2006 to carry out works on Wey Hill Car Park, Haslemere.

Speak out against domestic abuse

hands put out in defence

Published on Friday 12 October 2012 in Domestic abuse news

“Speak out today” is the message from Surrey’s domestic abuse awareness week which starts on Monday 15 October.

Give us your views on the former rugby club site and pavilion at Westfield Lane Wrecclesham

Questions

Published on Friday 5 October 2012 in Events, leisure and culture news

We want to hear from you about proposed plans for Farnham Rugby Club.

Volunteer in the countryside

bench in countryside

Published on Monday 1 October 2012 in Events, leisure and culture news

Can you help with conservation projects in the countryside? Find out about our volunteering opportunities this Autumn...

Deadline looming for residents’ views on Waverley’s Core Strategy

houses in a chain

Published on Thursday 20 September 2012 in Planning and building regulations news

We want your views on the proposed Core Strategy for Waverley

Have your say on proposals for new council tax reduction scheme

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Published on Wednesday 12 September 2012 in Benefits news

The current national council tax benefit scheme will end in April 2013. Please give us your views on what you think Waverley's council tax reduction scheme should include.

New planning and housing proposals

houses in a chain

Published on Thursday 6 September 2012 in Planning and building regulations news

The government has unveiled proposed measures to relax planning rules to boost the economy, which could mean temporary changes to planning applications.

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