Village Issue List

The BVS has a remit to maintain and improve the material fabric of the parish. In the past, Bramley has been cared for by the residents, the Parish Council and the BVS working together; sometimes resulting in recognition, e.g. Best Kept Surrey Village in 1986.

More recently there are signs of a lack of attention to our environment, sometimes due to a lack of money but also maybe due to a lack of visibility of the issue itself, who is responsible for its rectifaction, and the current state of any actions taken. The BVS would like to see more effort applied to keeping Bramley a great place to live and work, and to that end agreed at the 2022 AGM that we would keep a list of items that need attention and monitor progress on their resolution.

5/03/2024

Outstanding

Improve area around old railway station

November 2025 - daffodils planted opposite the old railway building

January 2026 - station building, surrounding fencing and signage all cleaned, village map replaced.


Bargate Stone Wall Conservation

5/3/2024

We have been asked if it is possible to prevent Bargate Stone Walls in the conservation area being removed for parking. BVS keep a standing watch on planning applications in Bramley and will comment where appropriate.


Statue in Robertons Garden

27/2/2024

27/02/2024

Statue is in need of restoration

October 2025 - restoration work has started - resin will be applied shortly and then the sculpture will be repainted


Rhens Wall Place wall has collapsed

Bramley Parish Council is in talks with the residents in Old Rectory Close to find a solution


The steps have become dangerous. Contact has been made with Surrey County Council Countryside Team on several occassions.


Bramley Parish Council are repairing and replacing the guttering and downpipes at the Village Hall as part of a wider renovation programme. To date the hall has been redecorated, acoustic panelling has been installed in the main hall and meeting room, and teh water boilers for the toilets has been replaced. All works are due to be completed by Summer 2026.

Steps from Snowdenham Lane to Mill Pond.

21/01/2024

Downpipe at Village Hall blocked

14/01/2024

14/01/2024

Outstanding

Flagpoles in Library Car Park leaning

The bases for the flagpoles are due to be replaced in Summer 2026


Railway sleepers in Library Car Park have deteriorated

14/01/2024

Summer 2025 - Waverley Borough Council removed several badly damaged railway sleepers.

Summer 2025 - Surrey County Council removed 4 trees in the centre of the Library Car Park but left dangeroursly high stumps


Footpath sign missing at both ends of the footpath from the A281 opposite Bramley Bed Centre leading to Ricardo Court.

14/01/2024

01/01/2024

BVS to investigate ownership.


Water Hydrant sign in Library Car Park has fallen over

Hydrant sign will be reinstated as part of the Library Green relandscaping works due to be completed Summer 2026.