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About Us

The Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford Residents’ Association (the ‘RA’) is a local community group open to local residents (homeowners and tenants) and businesses operating in the three villages. We attempt to represent the interests of everyone living in our area and/or contributing to the local economy. We strive to ensure that the three villages remain attractive, prosperous, environmentally sustainable, safe and socially welcoming places in which to live.

The RA was formed in 1928 and has been run by volunteers continuously since then – more than 90 years of dedicated service to the residents of our villages.

At the end of 2019 membership represented around 30% of all households (around 2,400 homes). We have a network of  approx. 150 volunteer street representatives who keep contact with our members, deliver our newsletter and collect subscriptions. These street representatives are the life blood of the RA. 

The RA plays an important part in addressing local issues that residents come up against. We do not discriminate against members of the community because of race, age, gender, disability, income, religion or class. We are non-political.

Following upon the Localism Act of 2011, the RA was fully involved in the establishment of Neighbourhood Forums for each of the three villages and continues to support them.


What is the role of the Residents’ Association?

One of our main activities is reviewing all planning applications submitted to Woking Borough Council (WBC) and deciding, having consulted with our relevant Village Representative, whether we should lodge an objection. We will also discuss applications with the appropriate Neighbourhood Forum in the context of its Neighbourhood Plan. If necessary, we will speak at the WBC Planning Committee.

Another vital responsibility is our Rights of Way Officer who monitors footpaths, bridleways etc.

Recently we have been both active and vocal regarding protecting our precious green belt, arranging public meetings and objecting to parts of the WBC Site Allocation Development Plan Document.

We are aware of the increase in anti-social behaviour which is not acceptable.

Your Committee holds ten meetings a year and we receive excellent support from our Ward Councillors and our Member of Parliament. Without their assistance we would not be able to resolve many of the issues that we are faced with. It is very much a team effort.

Looking forward the RA would like to expand its community involvement to include health, education, and leisure facilities for young people. That is dependent on having volunteers with both an interest and a desire to become involved and, if possible, a related skill.

The RA also supports local charities and has a donations policy. Over time the RA seeks to achieve equality of treatment between each of the three villages.

Three times a year the RA publishes its own newsletter, ‘The Resident’, which is our mouthpiece and in addition contains many articles on and about the overall community.


The Residents’ Association needs YOU

If you are reading this website then the likelihood is that you are already a member of the RA or at the very least have an interest in your community.

For over 90 years the RA has achieved a huge amount that has benefitted your community. We could not have done so without your help and support. As one issue is resolved (not always as we might wish) another matter appears on our agenda. It is never ending. We need your involvement.

We fully understand that for many of you it is difficult with work and a family to take on another commitment. However we always have a need for people who are willing to help out with one off challenges. If we do not know about you we cannot approach you.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact your Village Representative or any other member of the Committee.

Stewart Dick (Chairman)
Eleanor Grady (Village Representative Byfleet)
VACANT (Village Representative West Byfleet)
Andy Grimshaw (Village Representative Pyrford)

Welcome to the Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford Residents’ Association Website

The Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford Residents’ Association (the ‘RA’) is a local community group open to residents (homeowners and tenants) and businesses operating in the three villages. We attempt to represent the interests of everyone living in our area and/or contributing to the local economy. We strive to ensure that the three villages remain attractive, prosperous, environmentally sustainable, safe and socially welcoming places in which to live.

It was formed in 1928 and has been run by volunteers continuously since then – more than 90 years of dedicated service to the residents of our villages.

Current membership represents around 30% of all households (around 2,400 homes). We have a network of 150 volunteer street representatives who keep contact with our members, deliver our newsletter and collect subscriptions (where possible). These street representatives are the life blood of the RA. 

The types of issues that the RA had focussed on recently include planning, Green Belt protection and anti-social behaviour. The RA also supports local charities and has a donations policy. 

Looking forward the RA would like to expand its community involvement to include health, education, and leisure facilities for young people.   That is dependent on having volunteers with both an interest and a desire to become involved.

Join today and receive the next issue of our newsletter, The Resident, which is published three times a year. You will also be entitled to receive details by email of local events planned by the RA (subject to current COVID 19 restrictions) and matters of interest to local residents.

What we do

  • Monitoring & advice on planning issues
  • Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford noticeboards
  • Lobbying and working with local Councils
  • Supporting improvements to local services
  • Donations to local community groups
  • Convening Public Meetings

 

Important Links

  • Political Representation
  • Woking Borough Council
  • West Byfleet Business Association
  • Reporting Rights of Way Issues
  • Local Flood Warnings
  • Report road and pavement problems
  • Check food outlet standards
  • Report Crime Online
  • Trading Standards
  • Surrey Matters
  • Woking Chamber of Commerce

Community Links

  • NHS Surrey Heartlands
  • Byfleet Heritage Society
  • Byfleet Neighbourhood Forum
  • Pyrford Neigbourhood Forum
  • West Byfleet Neighbourhood Forum
  • St Marys Church Byfleet
  • Byfleet Methodist Church
  • Woking Community
  • St Johns Church, West Byfleet
  • Crossroads Care Surrey
  • Our Lady Help of Christians , West Byfleet
  • Church of the Good Shepherd, Pyrford
  • St Mary's Centre for the Community, Byfleet

Latest News

Sanway – Byfleet Flood Alleviation Scheme

20th April 2022

The Environment Agency is working with partners to … [Read More...]

The RA Orchard Project

8th April 2022

  The RA is starting a long-term fruit … [Read More...]

The Resident Newsletter – Issue 169

29th March 2022

The latest edition of the newsletter of the … [Read More...]

Woking Vaccination Centre

28th December 2021

The Woking Vaccination Centre in the Peacocks is … [Read More...]

Forthcoming Events

  • 28th May 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - West Byfleet Farmer's Market, Our Lady Help Of Christians R C Church, Madeira Rd, West Byfleet KT14 6BH

  • 29th May 2022 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Big Bowls Weekend, Byfleet Bowls Club, Stream Cl, Byfleet, West Byfleet KT14 7LW, UK

  • 3rd June 2022 - Platinum Jubilee Village Picnic, Plough Green, Byfleet

  • 11th June 2022 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - West Byfleet Summer Fair, Parish Church of Saint John the Baptists, 3 Camphill Rd, West Byfleet KT14 6EH

  • 15th June 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - RA Committee Meeting,

  • 25th June 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - West Byfleet Farmer's Market, Our Lady Help Of Christians R C Church, Madeira Rd, West Byfleet KT14 6BH

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