Free Playday
Wednesday 1 August at Ashford Recreation Ground, 12 noon to 4pm
Wednesday 1 August at Ashford Recreation Ground, 12 noon to 4pm
Recycling collections will continue as normal over the bank holiday period.
Shepperton's exciting new skatepark is all set for launch on Saturday (16 March) - the culmination of three years' hard work and dedication.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Eco Conference was back at Spelthorne Council on 26 February with charismatic environmentalist, Phil Williams, presenting his 'Action Speaks Louder' talk for primary school children.
Cllr Robbie Colison-Crawford has tendered his resignation as ward councillor for Sunbury Common. He has cited long-term ill-health and family commitments as the reasons for his resignation. A by-election will be held in due course.
Benefits counter
The Benefits counter staff are moving to the west wing of the Council offices (Community Link area) on 3 August.
Information about rubbish and recycling collections over the festive period
Find out how to save yourself money by collectively switching your energy supplier.
Unfortunately the telephone lines for Housing Benefits are unavailable today due to the relocation of the team to the West Wing. It is anticipated that the phone lines will be working tomorrow, alternatively you can e-mail your enquiry to benefits@spelthorne.gov.uk
Bins are being collected as scheduled. Footpaths, slip roads in main high streets, smaller shopping areas and schools are being cleared of snow and gritted.
Monday 29 April, 6.15pm at Spelthorne Leisure Centre, Knowle Green, Staines-upon-Thames TW18 1XB
During the recent spate of freezing weather, Spelthorne Council moved three people who were sleeping rough in the Borough, into temporary bed and breakfast accommodation.
The Surrey County Council Elections are being held on Thursday 2 May and, in the Sunbury East Ward, a by-election to elect a local Spelthorne Councillor is also being held on the same day.
Spelthorne Council is offering a free lacrosse taster session on Saturday 9 March.
The Olympic cycling road races are being held in Surrey on 28 July, 29 July and 1 August.
Spelthorne Council, in partnership with Surrey Squash and Sportivate, is providing a free six- week squash course for young people aged 14-18 in Spelthorne.
Spelthorne Council has a new Cabinet, announced by Council Leader Cllr Robert Watts.
Spelthorne Council has been reaccredited as an Investor in People following a three-day assessment period during which the IIP assessor met with staff at all levels and from all parts of the Council.
We are currently experiencing intermittent problems with approval of card transactions by the banks which means that the transaction is terminated at the final stage.
Shepperton's exciting new skatepark was officially opened on Saturday 16 March - the culmination of three years' hard work and dedication.
Spelthorne Council has been advised by former Leader Frank Ayers, that he has formed a new group on the Borough Council.
Allotments are becoming more and more popular as increasing numbers of people discover the joys of growing their own fresh, cheap, pesticide-free produce while escaping the everyday stresses of life.
Please remember to put plastic bags in your rubbish bin to avoid contaminating recycling and food waste collections.
The audit of the accounts for Spelthorne Borough Council for the year ended 31 March 2012 has been concluded and any local government elector for the area to which the accounts relate may inspect and make copies of the Statement of Accounts.
Thanks to sponsorship from two local organisations, Everyone Active and Fit for Sport, coaching sessions for the annual P&G Surrey Youth Games will be provided free of charge this year.
Spelthorne Council has decided to bring in a local scheme which sets out how much Council Tax support will be given to people from 1 April 2013.
Fed up of paying too much for your energy bill? Do you keep hearing about how you should switch energy supplier to save money?
Construction work at Shepperton Skate Park began last week and once completed will see a brand new concrete skate park for skateboarders and scooter riders.
The Council Tax bills are due to be issued on 12 March 2013.
Spelthorne Council has announced the location of the four new CCTV cameras in Stanwell.
A Shepperton nursery faced with losing its home has taken up a last-minute lifeline courtesy of Spelthorne Council.
Surrey's new Police and Crime Commissioner will be visiting Staines-upon-Thames in the new year to meet residents and hear what they have to say about policing.
We have successfully bid for funding from the Department for Communities and Local Government to support a new recycling collection service for a number of properties that have not yet been able to recycle.
Following Spelthorne Council's application for Judicial Review, Surrey County Council and SITA Surrey Ltd have confirmed to the High Court that they will not build the disputed incinerators at the Eco Park.
Now is a good time to think about what winter weather preparations you, your family and community may need to make.
Spelthorne Council has successfully bid for 493K from Government to provide a recycling service for those properties unable to take part in the current Council scheme.
Fifty people from local sports clubs in Spelthorne, Runnymede and Elmbridge learnt how to attract new members at an event held by Active Surrey.
A networking group for unemployed people - plus a new job for one of them - have sprung from an event organised by Spelthorne Council.
Jack Pinkerton
Spelthorne Council regrets to announce the death of former Stanwell North Councillor Jack Pinkerton.
Everyone is welcome to the event on Monday 7 January, in Stanwell Congregational Church Hall, Viscount Road, from 6.30-9pm.
Surrey County Councillor, Denise Saliagopoulous and six local Spelthorne councillors have used their Better Neighbourhood Grants to help with the cost of maintaining Sweeps Ditch, a small stream which aids flood prevention and runs from Riverside car park in Staines-upon-Thames to Penton Hook.
Spelthorne Council can confirm that Cllr Frank Ayers tendered his resignation as Council Leader, to the Chief Executive on 21 January, with effect from 2pm.
Spelthorne Borough Council is promoting battery recycling by providing local schools with free collection points.
Cllr Frank Ayers announced he is stepping down as Leader of Spelthorne Council.
The usual sounds of deliberation and debate made way for traditional Christmas songs when a teenage vocalist made a surprise appearance at last week's meeting of Spelthorne Council.
Spelthorne Borough Council's Member's Code of Conduct Committee has published its decision in a case concerning Councillor Colin Davis.
A short course for people interested in learning about bike maintenance is being held on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 February from 10am - 3pm at Shepperton Village Hall.
At a meeting held on Tuesday 20 November, Spelthorne Council's Cabinet approved a recommendation to proceed with a competitive tender to appoint a supplier to manage the Staines-upon-Thames market on the Council's behalf.
School poster competition
To get the creative juices of local school children flowing, Spelthorne Council launched a food waste poster competition at the end of 2012.
Spelthorne Council is planning to install four new CCTV cameras in Stanwell and has arranged informal drop-in sessions in the New Year for residents to give their views on where they might be placed.
Three individuals from Spelthorne were recognised at the Surrey Sports Awards on Sunday 9 December.
Resident's information event - Friday 25 January 2013
Spelthorne Borough Council secured the conviction of Mr Javed Iqbal at Staines Magistrates' Court on 19 December.
Spelthorne Council this week applied to the High Court to have a Judicial Review of the Environment Agency decision to grant a permit for the Eco Park in Charlton Lane, Shepperton.
Do you know a player, coach or volunteer who deserves to be recognised for the dedication they show to their club or sport?
A Shepperton man has been jailed for 16 months for benefit fraud over a five year period
Bernard Brian Spoor has been elected as Councillor for the Sunbury Common Ward
Spelthorne Council is working with Action Surrey to provide free boiler installations and repairs to residents in receipt of certain benefits.
It was a weekend to remember for Colne Valley Girls & Ladies Football Club as they successfully battled their way into the 2nd Round of the FA Women's Cup.
The new year will bring a new lease of life to a vital support group for disabled children in Spelthorne, thanks to a timely Make It Happen grant won through popular support.
Staines-upon-Thames town centre was full of Christmas spirit on Sunday 25 November as over a hundred enthusiastic individuals participated in the annual Spelthorne Santa Sprint.
Following the resignation of Cllr Colison-Crawford, a by-election will be held on Wednesday 19 December 2012.
Spelthorne Council's previous decision to revoke the taxi driving licence for Maurice Bird was endorsed on 11 October when Guildford Crown Court dismissed his appeal. Mr Bird can now no longer operate as a hackney carriage driver.
If there's one thing guaranteed to ruin your meal with friends, family or colleagues this Christmas, it's a nasty bout of food poisoning.
Youngsters in Stanwell have had a fun summer holiday boost, thanks to the team efforts of Spelthorne Council, neighbourhood Police and the community.
Spelthorne Police have increased uniformed and plain clothes patrols as part of a robust involvement with the countywide Operation Candlelight campaign.
The new Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey is Kevin Hurley.
The last garden waste collection for 2012 will be on 7 December. Collections will start again on 11 February 2013.
Agreement has been reached between Spelthorne Council and Linden Homes on the financial contribution the developer will make towards affordable housing, off the proposed development site.
Time is running out for commenting on proposed changes to Council Tax Benefit.
The annual Assembly of Spelthorne Together is being held on Thursday 27 September at Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury.
The Environment Agency has this week issued an 'environmental permit' which clears the way for SITA to build and operate the Eco Park at Charlton Lane Shepperton on the site of the existing civic amenity site.
Spelthorne Museum is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Accredited status in the first round of the updated Arts Council Museum Accreditation Scheme.
Shanghai Restaurant prosecuted
Spelthorne Council has successfully prosecuted Shanghai Village Limited for numerous food hygiene and health and safety offences.
Grants to community and voluntary organisations for 2013-14 are now being considered by Spelthorne Borough Council.
Spelthorne Council has recently secured the conviction of an Ashford man for fraudulently claiming Housing and Council Tax Benefit from the Council and Employment Support Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
The following Remembrance services are being held in Spelthorne on Sunday 11 November
No further action will be taken about comments made by Councillor Gerry Forsbrey at a meeting of Spelthorne Council's Planning Committee in May.
The Borough's sports stars have been rewarded for their achievements at the annual Spelthorne Sports Awards.
The owner of a silver Vauxhall Corsa was in for a shock on Wednesday 3 October when he found that his car had been lifted away from the Elmsleigh Road car park in Staines-upon-Thames.
Spelthorne's Environment team took their food waste and environmental advice messages about saving energy to the residents of the Borough
Staines Magistrates Court dismisses licensing appeal
The Council is upgrading its telephone system on 24 October and callers may experience some difficulty getting through to Customer Services.
Local people are being asked to speak out against domestic abuse during Surrey Domestic Abuse Awareness Week, which commences on Monday 15 October.
Council raises Olympic flag
To mark the start of the London 2012 Olympics, Mayor of Spelthorne, Cllr Robin Sider, and Leader of the Council, Cllr Frank Ayers, raised an Olympic Flag outside the council offices in Knowle Green.
Spelthorne Borough Council has withdrawn its opposition to an appeal lodged by Councillor Colin Davis.
The Spelthorne Junior Citizen event starts on Monday 10 September and during the two weeks of operation over 900 Year 6 pupils from 20 local primary schools will have the opportunity to acquire some important skills to keep them safe and secure.
Staines-upon-Thames Summer Festival was celebrated in style across the town on Saturday (18 August) with a huge variety of activities to entertain the crowds.
The Government is planning to abolish the current Council Tax Benefit scheme from April 2013 and replace it with local schemes run by councils.
Spelthorne Council's efforts to improve the environment in Spelthorne have been recognised in both the prestigious South & South East in Bloom Awards and the Clean Up Britain Awards.
Scores of Ashford households are now better protected against theft, thanks to a crime prevention initiative by Spelthorne Borough Council and Surrey Police.
The Borough's most green-fingered gardeners were recognised at this year's Spelthorne Allotment Awards which took place last week at the Council Offices in Knowle Green.
Spelthorne Council has announced that it is planning to install three new CCTV cameras in Stanwell.
Putting more detail behind some of the newspaper headlines
Come along and meet our food waste team at one of our road shows.
Spelthorne Council has recognised the special contribution made by ex Council Leader John Packman.
Some locals may be wondering why the hay in Dumsey Meadow in Shepperton is currently 'as high as an elephant's eye'.
Spelthorne Council is compiling the 2013 Leisure Directory that contains information on sporting and other active lifestyle activities, social clubs and organisations, play and youth activities.
On 28 August, the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay will commence from Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Birthplace of the Paralympic Movement, at 8pm.
Spelthorne Council's new website has officially launched.
The annual Assembly of Spelthorne Together is on Thursday 27 September from 11am-4.30pm at Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury.
Sunbury Walled Garden Green Flag Award for second year
Sunbury Walled Garden in Lower Sunbury has won the prestigious Green Flag Award for the second year running.
Read the latest update from the Environment Agency.
Green-fingered children at Spelthorne School have said a big "thank you" to a former pupil, whose generosity has provided a new garden shed for the school's Dig For Victory project.
Would you like to become more active but need some motivation and support to make it happen?
A new playground for children with disabilities at Clockhouse Lane Park in Ashford was opened by Spelthorne Council's Deputy Mayor Councillor Isobel Napper last Saturday 11 August.
Children and staff from Stanwell Fields Primary School in Stanwell have picked up a cheque for £100, after one of their pupils won the Junior Citizen artwork competition.
Over a thousand residents came along to help celebrate National Playday at Ashford Recreation Ground on Wednesday 1 August.
Spelthorne Council has recognised the special contribution made by ex Council Leader John Packman by conferring on him the title of Honorary Alderman of the Borough of Spelthorne.
Everyone is welcome to the event on Monday 7 January, in Stanwell Congregational Church Hall, Viscount Road, from 6.30-9pm.
The smell drifting over Southern England today poses no risk to public health.
Who should be provided with social housing in Spelthorne? We are reviewing our current policy and would like your views.
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