Frensham Great Pond and Common

☀️ Hot weather this weekend – stay safe
We’re expecting very warm temperatures across Waverley this weekend, so it’s important to take a few simple steps to stay safe and well.
Here are some helpful tips 👇
💧 Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water throughout the day
🧴 Protect your skin – use sunscreen and wear a hat when outdoors
🏠 Keep cool indoors – close curtains during the hottest part of the day
🚶‍♀️ Avoid peak heat – limit outdoor activity between 11am–3pm
👵 Check on others – especially older relatives, neighbours and vulnerable people
Never leave children or pets in parked cars 🚗❌
If you feel unwell in the heat, seek advice from NHS 111, and in an emergency call 999.
You can find more advice by visiting our website https://ow.ly/z2jg50Z2EJj

📣 As the weather warms up, it is tempting to get the BBQ out or build a camp fire but if you are out in one of our greenspaces, please don’t! Especially if you are on one of our heathland sites.
⚠️ BBQs are not allowed in any of Waverley’s parks and countryside sites. In hot weather, BBQs can easily spread into a wildfire and cause harm to our environment and wildlife.
Please be wildfire aware, by:
✅ Disposing of litter in bins or taking litter home with you
✅ Not lighting BBQs or bonfires in our greenspaces
✅ Extinguishing ci******es fully
✅ If you do spot a fire, call 999

📌 Late May Bank Holiday – council service opening hours
Waverley's offices will close for the late May bank holiday weekend at 4.45pm on Friday 22 May and reopen at 8.45am on Tuesday 26 May.
Refuse, recycling, food waste and garden waste collections take place as normal on bank holiday Monday 25 May.
Please check our website for the latest information on service availability and support during this period 👉
https://ow.ly/AQMR50YZqNx

💚 Mental Health Awareness Week | 11–18 May
This week, we’re proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week across Waverley and shine a light on the amazing work of some of our partners.
This year’s theme, Action, focuses on the practical steps we can all take to protect and improve mental health.
Good mental health is essential to our wellbeing, our relationships and our communities. As a council, we’re committed to supporting residents by promoting understanding, reducing stigma, and helping people access the right information and support.
This week is about turning awareness into action - checking in with others, starting conversations, and making small changes that can make a real difference.
Because action on mental health matters. You can find details of support available on our website https://ow.ly/Meui50YXzU2

Thank you to everyone who voted in the local elections for the future West Surrey Council yesterday 👏

We are now counting all the votes for Waverley and we will be updating our social feeds and our website with the results as each ward is announced. Keep following for live updates!

Advance notice – Lower Hart Car Park resurfacing
Essential resurfacing works, delayed awaiting completion of the Farnham Infrastructure Programme, will be taking place at Lower Hart Car Park for around two weeks from Wednesday 13 May 2026.
During this time, some parking bays will be temporarily unavailable. Please look out for on site signage and avoid parking in any suspended bays. If convenient, we recommend that you use the Upper Hart car park during the works.
Clear signs will be in place to keep everyone safe while the work is carried out.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we carry out these works.

🌿 It’s Surrey Day this Saturday! 🌿
A day to celebrate everything that makes Surrey special - from beautiful countryside and historic towns to local food, culture and communities.
Here in Waverley, why not mark the day by:
🚶‍♀️ Taking a walk along the River Wey
🏛 Visiting a heritage site in Godalming, Farnham, Haslemere or Cranleigh
☕ Supporting a local café, pub or independent business
🌳 Enjoying the great outdoors in one of our parks or greenspaces
However you choose to spend the day, celebrate local and share what you’re up to using 💚
Check out Visit Surrey's website for a list of all events taking place! 👉 https://www.visitsurrey.com/surrey-day/
Or visit our webpage 👉 https://www.visitsurrey.com/visit-waverley/

Have you voted yet? If not, make sure you vote in the local elections today!
✅ Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm
✅ Remember to bring your photo ID, including if you’re acting as someone’s proxy
✅ Find your polling station: https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/elections
✅Our polling stations are accessible. If you need any support to cast your vote, just ask your polling station staff
✅If you haven’t returned your postal vote – don’t worry! You can still hand it in at your polling station until 10pm tonight.
Find out more https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/elections

🗳️ Important polling station update for the election on 7 May
Please note the following temporary changes to polling stations:
📍 GBCB – Charterhouse
Electors will be voting at Binscombe Church (due to exams taking place at Charterhouse).
📍 GFCB – Farncombe
Electors will be voting at Broadwater Youth Centre, instead of St John the Evangelist Church.
Please ensure you attend the correct polling station on polling day.
If you need to check your polling station, please visit https://ow.ly/Fc1050YKl3w

🗳️ Important polling station update for the election on 7 May
Please note the following temporary changes to polling stations:
📍 GBCB – Charterhouse
Electors will be voting at Binscombe Church (due to exams taking place at Charterhouse).
📍 GFCB – Farncombe
Electors will be voting at Broadwater Youth Centre, instead of St John the Evangelist Church.
Please ensure you attend the correct polling station on polling day.
If you need to check your polling station, please visit https://ow.ly/yWGE50YMs7C