Runnymede Borough Council

15/10/2026

Mayor Cllr Steve Ringham is undertaking a charity bike ride on 25 October from Addlestone to Egham to help the Eikon Charity and Holme Farm.
Please do show your support: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mayor-of-runnymede-support-for-eikon-and-holme-farm

14/10/2026

14/10/2026

Please be aware of a large funeral taking place in Englefield Green today, Wednesday 14 October.

Due to the high number of attendees, there may be delays and limited parking in the area, particularly around Englefield Green Cemetery and St Jude’s Road between midday and 3pm. Access to the cemetery may be restricted during this time. Alternative parking is available at Victoria Street (pay and display).

We appreciate your understanding and recommend using alternative routes where possible

13/10/2026

🍎 Everyone deserves access to healthy, affordable food.

That's why we're encouraging residents to sign up for Bags of Taste, a free programme designed to help residents build lasting food skills and financial resilience from the comfort of their own home and at a pace that works for them. The two-week programme is intended for those experiencing food insecurity due to factors such as cost, confidence, time, or access, providing ingredients to your door, and digital mentorship through the cooking process as part of a Runnymede group.

Participants learn how to prepare healthy, affordable meals, reduce food waste, and make their food budget go further. By equipping residents with practical skills and confidence, Bags of Taste helps strengthen household food security and supports a healthier, more resilient community.

✅ Free to take part
✅ Practical cooking and budgeting skills
✅ Support to make healthy food more affordable

Find out more and register today: https://bagsoftaste.org/

13/10/2026

👩‍🍳🥗 Thank you so much to everyone who joined our latest Runnymede Cooks in-person class!

Across a few hours on Friday morning, our chefs whipped up delicious blueberry and banana muffins, and a rich, crowd-pleasing macaroni cheese packed with nutritious green veggies. Both these vegetarian recipes, along with all the other recipes we’re making as part of the Runnymede Cooks campaign, can be found on our website: https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/climate-nature/runnymede-cooks-runnymede-grows/4

A big thank you to Beacon Church who hosted us in their great community space above Revive Café in Chertsey, our partner Sally Gerrard from GoodCooks who brought her incredible enthusiasm for cooking to the class as always, and everyone who turned up to take part in another fantastic class.

Places are still available at our next Runnymede Cooks class on Friday 30th October 2026 from 10am to 12pm at St Paul’s Church in Egham Hythe. For full details and to book your spot today, visit our website: https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/climate-nature/runnymede-cooks-runnymede-grows/3

Runnymede Cooks is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. 🥕🍅

12/10/2026

It's Fly-tipping Awareness Week, don't get caught out by scammers who take your rubbish (and cash) - you might be the one found guilty!

12/10/2026

Last chance to have your say as part of the Runnymede Local Plan Scoping consultation.

The Scoping Consultation closes today, Monday 12 October.

Share your views on how the borough should grow and change: https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/scoping-consultation

09/10/2026

This is the final weekend to have your say as part of the Runnymede Local Plan Scoping consultation.

The consultation closes on Monday 12 October. If you live or work in the borough, there is still time to share your views on how Runnymede should grow and change.

Have your say: https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/scoping-consultation

09/10/2026

Consultations are launching across Surrey to help shape the Council Tax Reduction Schemes that will operate from April 2027:

Views sought on proposed Council Tax Reduction schemes

09/10/2026

It’s a Feel Good Friday for parks and play spaces across Runnymede!

We’ve been busy making improvements to places where children, families and residents can get active and enjoy the outdoors.

🛝 Edgell Close playground has had a major makeover, with brand-new play equipment. The Mayor recently joined us to officially open the transformed space.

🌲 At Chertsey Recreation Ground, new wooden trim trail equipment is ready to enjoy – giving our residents another fun way to climb, balance and explore.

🏀 And at Gogmore Farm Park, resurfacing of the Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) has now been completed.

There’s more to come too, with improvements to play areas and outdoor spaces continuing across the borough.

Find out more about our play area improvement programme: https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/playareaimprovements