Council to Assess if Evacuated Godstone Residents Can Return Home

A sinkhole opened in Godstone, Surrey. It’s quite big, about 62 feet wide. Thirty homes had to be evacuated due to it and local roads got closed, making things tricky.

People are upset, saying the council isn’t sharing enough. They want to know when they can go home. They were told it might be months.

One family got the all-clear to return. The council is checking if others can too, and the leader of Tandridge District Council spoke about it. She apologized for any lack of support.

The returned home is safe, experts checked it and decided it’s far from the sinkhole. The council is reviewing the list of evacuees next.

One mom is stressed, explaining that they’re in an Airbnb. She heard it could take two to four months and feels the council hasn’t communicated well.

A pharmacy owner shared concerns, customers worry about getting medicine safely. The pharmacy is near the edge of the closed area, so she reassures customers.

A barber shop owner feels worried too. He’s losing customers because people avoid the area due to the road closures, and he fears long-term business impact.

Surrey County Council responded, saying both councils are taking calls. They have websites and social media updates and are trying to keep people informed.