Weldon Way, Merstham - Disposal of Open Space Land

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice under Section 123(2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 of the intended disposal of Open Space Land

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN for the purposes of Section 123(2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 that Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, being the owner of the freehold parcel of land described below which is partly held and maintained as public open space, intends to dispose of the said land (described below as the Property) by way of a long term lease to Merstham Football & Social Club Limited with the intent that the Property shall continue to be used as a football club stadium, pitches and changing rooms.

Description of the parcel of land The land and buildings known as Merstham Football Club stadium, pitches and changing rooms at Weldon Way, Merstham, Redhill RH1 3QB (“the Property”) forming part of the open space land registered with freehold title number SY777447. 

Further details of the land, including a plan showing the relevant part of the Property edged red, can be found on the Council’s website at reigate-banstead.gov.uk/public-notices and may also be inspected at the Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate RH2 0SH during normal office hours by giving 48 hours’ notice.

NOTE: Any objections or representations with respect to the proposed disposal must be made in writing quoting the reference “Community Asset Transfer – public open space” and may be sent by email to communitypartnerships@reigate-banstead.gov.uk or alternatively in the post for the attention of the Community Partnerships Team at the Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate RH2 0SH to be received no later than 5pm on 18 June 2026.

Dated this 21 May 2026

Mari Roberts-Wood, Chief Executive, on behalf of
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council