The Walton Society welcomes the announcement that construction is soon to start on the new River Crossing at Walton and that Ian Lake has stated that improvements at both ends of the bridgeworks will increase the rate of traffic flow, without attracting more vehicles to the area. We have been concerned for some time that without improvements to the junctions the hopes of thousands who cross  here every day that the new bridge is going ... Read More

As the snow and ice packed on to our roads has melted away it has not only revealed a new spate of potholes but has also reminded us all of the high number of potholes which already existed and about which little seems to have been done. Though the problems with road surfaces is now a national one, it does seem to be the case that , even before the wintry weather, Surrey was already ... Read More

The snow and ice has gone – for the moment – and the winter weather has left behind the results of its destructive forces in the form of broken branches, and damaged garden plants.  But for many people, returning to their usual daily routine, the worst damage is that caused to the road, in the form of the “potholes” dotted over the highway system, or the larger ones caused by earlier neglect, not having been noticed ... Read More

 Please note: Contractors for SCC will only attend and fill potholes that are at least 4 inches deep.  Brief Survey of Pot hole in Walton on Thames  Ashley Road Junction with Silverdale Road Outside No 69 Outside Ashley School Junction at top of Hersham Road outside The Plough Ashley Park Road Junction with Wynton Road Outside No new development next to “Indalo” Outside The Birches Outside Shellings Outside no 3  Carlton Road Outside No 90 ... Read More

The proposed Walton controlled parking scheme has been met with mixed feelings in the town, with some in favour and others strongly opposed to aspects of it. Clearly, for safety reasons and for allowing the free flow of traffic, the situation on some roads is unacceptable. This is particularly the case with New Zealand Avenue and in the approach to Halfway on the Hersham Road. In streets near the town centre, cars parked all day ... Read More