News from OPC – May 2026 – Ockham Parish Council

Matthew Cornwell from Surrey Wildlife Trust gave a fascinating presentation

on Ockham and Wisley Commons at our Annual Parish Meeting. Our very

grateful thanks to him. Matthew has kindly offered to provide a group of

Ockham residents with a tour of the new green bridge across the A3 when it

opens. We will share details via OHRA once we have a date.

Surrey Wildlife Trust offers many opportunities to get involved locally,

including volunteering, guided walks and outdoor experiences. For more

information, click here

• The results of the local government elections held on 7 May have been

announced, and Catherine Young and David Evans are the two elected

representatives for our area, the Horsleys Ward, on the new West Surrey

Council. Catherine and David will formally take up their roles on 1 April 2027

and will serve as shadow councillors for WSC until then.

• Several residents have raised concerns regarding the safe functioning of the

Ockham Park roundabout and the junction of Old Lane with the southbound

A3 slip road from the M25. If you have noticed or experienced a possible

safety issue worth flagging please contact National Highways direct. They

have advised that they are reviewing operational impacts as part of their

ongoing monitoring, so resident feedback could help inform this work. The

• A reminder to continue reporting potholes on local roads to Surrey County

Council using this link.

Please contact our Parish Clerk with enquiries: clerk@ockhamparishcouncil.gov.uk