Cllr Steve Bax, Molesey

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Cllr Steve Bax, Molesey

Former Mayor of Elmbridge. Councillor for West Molesey ward at East Surrey Council. Follow for news in and around Molesey.

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17/09/2026

Some before‑and‑after photos of the towpath between the East Molesey War Memorial and Molesey Boat Club. I promised to get this resurfaced, so I popped down this week to see the finished job — and it’s looking great.
Surrey County Council carried out the work using Community Infrastructure Levy funding, topped up with my councillors’ Highways allocation. It builds on previous successful bids that delivered hardstanding from East Molesey Cricket Club to Sadlers Ride and on to Ferry Road. My long‑term aim is to see the towpath surfaced all the way to Sunbury Lock.
I’m aware that the “beach section” near Hampton Court Bridge also needs attention. This part is slightly more complicated because it sits on unregistered land, but it’s a future project I’m keen to progress with local stakeholders.
More improvements to come — and thank you to everyone who has raised these issues with me over the years.

16/09/2026

Congratulations to Molesey Juniors FC on securing planning permission for their new clubhouse. I was at Elmbridge Council on Tuesday evening and spoke in support of the application. The club is in the greenbelt, which usually makes building problematic, but will be consolidating its existing buildings into one modern new build which include changing areas and a community space. It will be a new era for the club for its next 50 years in Molesey. I hope to meet with them soon to understand about how they are hoping to fund the build. There were 90 letters of support and 3 objections, mainly around overspill parking. The solution would-be for some of that parking to use the 140+ space council car park in Walton Road and walk 10 mins to Neilson's Field. It has been suggested that signage to MJFC needs improving and I'll look into that.

12/09/2026

Delighted to perform the official (re)opening of the Molesey Centre today, which is now being run a community team from St Peter’s Church. Do pop along to the fun day until 2pm - there’s bouncy castle for the kids, refreshments and more.

11/09/2026

Take a look at this scene of natural beauty. Would you believe it is right under our noses in West Molesey? Last week I was privileged to visit the Molesey Reservoirs Nature Reserve, which is off the Hurst Road with an entrance near Weston Avenue. It is a 52-hectare wildlife sanctuary owned by Thames Water that contains aquatic, grassland, woodland and scrubland habitats. The site has been sealed off since it was used for gravel raising at the turn of the century. I was shown around by Tom Evans from Molesey Reservoirs Nature Reserve Association, who are a local group that help to manage the site and would like to establish some public access, e.g. for school visits, bird watchers, walking trails. This is a long-term project that will need investment and careful planning but has my full support and is something I will be pushing for at the new East Surrey Council.

09/09/2026

A quick shout‑out to Andrzey from West Molesey, who has taken over the garage at Unit 2.1, Bessborough Works just off Molesey Road — now rebranded as Surrey Auto Service & MOT. He really knows his stuff, charges fair prices and goes the extra mile. Earlier this year my engine kept losing power and another garage quoted me £1,600 just to investigate. Andrzey identified the actual faulty part and fixed it for £80, saving me a small fortune. He’s had to battle through a bit of council bureaucracy to get his MOT licence sorted, but he’s now fully up and running. If you need repairs or an MOT, do pay him a visit and support a great local Molesey business.

08/09/2026

This morning I joined the Council's Road Safety Outside Schools team (RSOS) outside Chandlers Field School, West Molesey to see the school run. Headteacher Mr Macaulay joined us. It was raining throughout and we saw a lot of cars as a result. There were a couple of instances of drive-way blocking including one particularly egregious example (see photos) but overall pretty considerate from the parents. The team will review the existing lines and 20mph and consider if further highways improvements like a raised section to act as a crossing to the main entrance would be beneficial. I will keep you posted.

07/09/2026

Hi everyone, the long-awaited Hurst Pool refurbishment begins today. While the work is underway until early in 2027, you will need to go to Xcel Leisure Centre in Walton to swim, and lessons and classes are transferring there too. The refurbishment will breathe new life into the pool, extending its lifespan. The changing rooms and reception areas are getting an upgrade and energy efficiency will be improved. Thank you for your patience while these important improvements are carried out.

02/09/2026

Hi everyone, some further news about the bin service. Amey, the current contractor for Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Surrey Heath and Woking, will finish in June 2027. They’ll be replaced by Veolia, whose appointment has also been agreed by the new East Surrey and West Surrey councils that take over from 1 April.
For Elmbridge residents, nothing changes at first — collections and schedules stay the same. From September 2027, Veolia plans to adjust rounds to “optimise efficiency” and introduce a bookable collection service for small electricals, batteries and textiles.
They’ll also be trialling:
- AI systems on vehicles to spot recycling contamination
- Sensors on some street bins to prevent overflowing
Veolia has committed to apprenticeships, opportunities for long‑term unemployed residents and work‑experience placements — all positive steps.
I’ve asked Elmbridge officers whether this new contract will resolve the current delays caused by crews being unable to tip locally. I’ll update you when I hear back.

30/08/2026

The council is consulting on locations for EV chargers in Buckingham Gardens. One possible location is an already congested cul-de-sac where residents are having to double stack. Installing a charger would displace cars and probably cause more hindrance than help, so I have emailed to suggest more suitable locations like the laybys on Buckingham Avenue. A bay with an EV charger can still be used for a vehicle that isn't charging, so it doesn't necessarily reduce parking overall, although I can appreciate it will frustrating for anyone needing a charge and finding a bay in use. If you want to contribute to the consultation quote proposal P-17108-122-122 and email [email protected] by 31st August.

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