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Round your way (Ashford)
Information about Ashford
Where can I find a map of my area?


Elections and elected members
Where is my local polling station?
Who are my local councillors?

Health
Does the Walking for Health scheme operate in my area?
Where can I find my nearest chemist?
Where can I find my nearest dentist?
Where can I find my nearest doctors surgery?

Learning
Are there any local adult education facilities?
Is there a library nearby?
Where can I find information about local schools?

Leisure time
Are there any allotments in my area?
Are there any local halls for hire?
Are there any play areas or parks nearby?
Are there any play schemes in my area?
Can I hire a sports pitch in my area?

Residents' associations
Are there any residents' associations in my area?

Rubbish and recycling
When will my rubbish/recycling be collected?
Where are the recycling centres for my area?

Where is my nearest ...
Bank / Building Society
Bed and Breakfast
Council notice board
Church
Day Centre
Hotels
Licenced taxis
Post Office
Pub
Restaurant
Taxi ranks


Are there any allotments in my area?
We have allotment sites throughout the borough.  There are four allotment sites in Ashford, these are:-

  • Ashford Close Allotment, Woodthorpe Road
  • Ashford Clumps Allotment, Feltham Road
  • Shortwood North Allotment
  • Shortwood East Allotment

Further information can be found on our leisure pages.
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Are there any local adult education facilities?
Surrey County Council provides adult education services for Spelthorne.  Information on available courses, fees, enrolment centres and more can be found on Surrey’s website.
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Are there any local halls for hire?
Spelthorne Borough Council hires out its village hall and day centres.  The halls that are available in the Ashford area are the Fordbridge Day Centre and St Martin’s Court Hall. For further information on available halls and the charges please see our halls for hire page or contact Customer Services.
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Are there any play areas or parks nearby?
Spelthorne has a well-deserved reputation for the quality and horticultural excellence of its many parks, recreation grounds and open spaces which offer a variety of activities, many of which are set in grounds boasting fine floral displays, natural landscapes or both. With over 750 acres of parks and open spaces within the Borough, including several miles of riverside walks, Spelthorne is very open in character, and there are also extensive areas of club and other sports grounds.

Further information on parks in your area and what amenities they offer can be found in the Leisure Directory.
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Are there any play schemes in my area?
There are various play schemes operating through out the Borough.  Kids for life operate their holiday activity day camps on behalf of Spelthorne Borough Council and provide a wide range of activities for children aged 4-12 years.  The schemes provide children with the ideal opportunity to take part in exciting activities, socialise, make new friends and above all, have fun!
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Are there any residents' associations in my area?
The Council has a list of residents' associations in Spelthorne and information on how to contact them.
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Can I hire a sports pitch in my area?
There are various sports pitches in the borough that are available for hire.  For further information see our page on sports pitches for hire.
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Does the Walking for Health scheme operate in my area?
The Spelthorne Walking for Health scheme is part of the National ‘Walking the way to health’.  It is an initiative of the British Heart Foundation and the Countryside Agency, with funding from the New Opportunities fund and sponsorship from KIA Cars.  The initiative aims to improve the health and fitness of more than a million people, especially those who do little exercise.  Details of the walks are available on this site.
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Is there a library nearby?
Ashford has it’s own library which is located in High Street.  Surrey CC is responsible for providing library services. Contact information can be found under the Community and Learning section of this website.
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When will my rubbish/refuse be collected?
Spelthorne Borough Council have implemented an alternate weekly collection scheme for rubbish and recycling.  View the rubbish, recycling, garden waste and street cleaning page for collection dates for your road and other information.
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Where are my local Council notice boards located?
We provide a public notice board service, which is free of charge.  The service is for non-profit making organisations and charities in the Spelthorne area.  If you would like your posters displayed please contact the Communications Department on 01784 446370.

There are six notice boards in the Ashford area and these are located at:-

  • London Road (opposite the hospital)
  • Woodthorpe Road (outside St Hilda’s Church)
  • Ashford High Street (outside Spelthorne College)
  • Feltham Hill Road (junction with Poplar Road)
  • Feltham Hill Road/Bancroft Avenue
  • Woodlands Parade (opposite the recycling centre)
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Where are the recycling centres for my area?
There are five recycling areas in Ashford.  These are located at:-

  • Church Road
  • Tesco’s
  • Woodlands Parade
  • Woodthorpe Road
  • White House Depot

Further information can be found on the recycling pages.
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Where can I find information about local schools?
A wide range of educational facilities are provided within the Borough.  These facilities are the responsibility of Surrey County Council, who Education Information Centre can be contacted at 7 Monument Hill, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8RZ, tel: 01932 852811. fax: 01932 851484. Information about the schools in Ashford can be found on the education pages of this site.
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Where can I find a map of my area?
Multimap provide very useful maps and directions.
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Where can I find my nearest chemist?
The NHS Direct website provides details of the five nearest chemists/pharmacies according to your postcode.
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Where can I find my nearest dentist?
The NHS Direct website (dentists) provides details of the five nearest dentists according to your postcode.
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Where can I find my nearest doctors surgery?
The NHS Direct website (doctors) provides details of the five nearest doctors surgeries according to your postcode.
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Where can I find my nearest Post Office?
There are three Post Offices in Ashford which are located at Church Road, Feltham Hill Road and Woodthorpe Road. Further information can be found on the Post Office website.
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Where is my local polling station?
Elections in Spelthorne are the responsibility of this authority.  There are various polling stations throughout the borough.  Further information on the elections can be found under the Elections area of this website.

The polling stations for Ashford can be located at:-

Ward Polling District Polling Place
Ashford North and Stanwell South ANS1 STANWELL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH HALL
Viscount Road
Stanwell
ANS2 FORDWAY CENTRE
Stanwell Road
Ashford


ANS3 MOBILE POLLING STATION
Junction of Orchard Way and London Road
Ashford Town AT1 ASHFORD PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Station Crescent
Ashford


AT2 ST HILDA’S CHURCH HALL
114c Stanwell Road
Ashford
AT3 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH HALL
Clarendon Road
Ashford
Ashford East AE1 ST MATTHEW’S CHURCH HALL
Muncaster Close
Ashford
AE2 CLOCKHOUSE LANE PAVILION
Clockhouse Lane Recreation Ground
AE3 ST MICHAEL’S R C SCHOOL
Feltham Hill Road
Ashford
Ashford Common AC1 ECHELFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Park Road
Ashford
AC2 ASHFORD C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL
School Road
Ashford
AC3 SPELTHORNE INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL
Chertsey Road
Ashford Common
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Where is my nearest day centre?
The Fordbridge Centre in Ashford but we have a total of four day centres within the Borough, each offering a wide range of activities, social outings and holidays to help you make the most of your retirement.  The centres are open to retired residents of the borough and are completely free to joint.


All centres are open Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm and welcome new customers and volunteers.
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Who are my local councillors?
Information about the councillors for your area can be found under the Your Council section.