The 15 June 1215 is rightly regarded as one of the most notable days in the history of the world. Those who were at Runnymede that day could not know the consequences that were to flow from their proceedings. The granting of Magna Carta marked the road to individual freedom, to Parliamentary democracy and to the supremacy of the law. The principles of Magna Carta, developed over the centuries by the Common Law, are the heritage now, not only of those who live in these Islands, but in countless millions of all races and creeds throughout the world.

Runnymede Borough Council, Runnymede Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2AH

Tel: 01932 838383

Fax: 01932 838384

Web: www.runnymede.gov.uk

Email: general.enquiries@runnymede.gov.uk

The council was rated excellent in 2003 in a Comprehensive Performance Assessment by the Audit Commission.

Runnymede facts and figures

Runnymede includes the towns and villages of Addlestone, Chertsey, Egham, Egham Hythe, Englefield Green, Lyne, New Haw, Ottershaw, Row Town, Thorpe, Woodham and Virginia Water.

Area - 7,804 hectares

Green Belt - 6,078 hectares

Population - 78,238 (2003 Census)

Electorate - 59,241

Households - 31,656

Council tax for 2008/09

Council tax for Runnymede residents is £1,372.77 for a band D property. This pays for services provided by Runnymede Borough Council, Surrey County Council and Surrey Police Authority. Of the total, 9.24%, or £126.81 for a band D property, is retained by Runnymede Borough Council for its services.

Our priorities

The council's priorities for the borough are:

• Access to affordable and decent housing

  providing affordable housing to those in greatest need

• Access and transport

  identifying solutions to the borough's congestion

• Community safety

  reducing the fear of crime by ensuring that residents feel safe and secure in their local community

• Sustainable community

  protecting the environment, minimising waste and encouraging recycling

• Economic prosperity

  creating an environment where businesses can prosper

• Opportunities for young people

  addressing issues important to young people and providing activities and facilities for young people

• Promoting leisure and culture

  promoting existing leisure and cultural activities and facilities and supporting new developments

• Healthy and vibrant community

  encouraging independence for vulnerable people, and promoting healthy lifestyles

Our Strategic Plan provides more information about these priorities. A pdf version of the full plan is available on our website. Copies are also available for you to view at your local library or at the Runnymede Civic Centre in Addlestone.

Runnymede Online is maintained by Runnymede Borough Council for the benefit for all with an interest in the Runnymede area.

The site can be accessed through www.runnymede.gov.uk or www.runnymedeonline.info
The Council also hosts web sites for Chertsey Museum, the Runnymede Business Partnership, Egham Leisure Centre, Addlestone Leisure Centre and Safer Runnymede

To navigate this site please make extensive use of the A-Z facility.