Information about Staines

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
Licensed taxis
Post Office
Pub
Restaurant
Taxi ranks


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

• Commercial Road
• London Road Cemetery
• Moor Lane

Further information can be found on our leisure pages.


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.


Are there any local halls for hire?
Spelthorne Borough Council hires out it’s village hall and day centres.  For further information on available halls and the charges please see our halls for hire page or contact Customer Services.


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.


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!


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.


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.


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.


Is there a library nearby?
Staines has it’s own library which is located in Friends Walk (by the Bus Station).  Surrey CC are responsible for providing library services. Contact information can be found under the Community and Learning section of this website.


When will my rubbish/recycling 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.


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 five notice boards in the Staines area and these are located at:-

• Stainash Crescent
• Outside the Council Offices, Knowle Green
• Kingston Road (fronting the Council Offices, Knowle Green)
• Thames Street (opposite Debenhams)
• Elmsleigh Centre (by the Bus Station)

Where are the recycling centres for my area?
There are four recycling areas in Staines.  These are located at:-

• Edinburgh Drive
• Elmsleigh Surface Car Park
• Knowle Green – Spelthorne Leisure Centre
• Riverside Car Park

Further information can be found on the recycling pages.


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 Staines can be found on the education pages of this site.


Where can I find my nearest chemist?
The NHS Direct website provides details of the five nearest chemists/pharmacies according to your postcode.


Where can I find my nearest dentist?
The NHS Direct website (dentists) provides details of the five nearest dentists according to your postcode.


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.


Where can I find my nearest Post Office?
The Post Office website provides a searchable database of the locations of their Post Offices.


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 on this website.

The polling stations for Staines can be located at:-

Ward	Polling District	Polling Place
Staines	S1	SHORTWOOD INFANT SCHOOL Stanwell New Road Staines
	S2	STAINES COMMUNITY CENTRE Thames Street Staines
	S3	STAINES YOUTH SPORTS CENTRE Leacroft Staines
	S4	OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY Park Avenue Staines
Staines South	SS1	ST MARTIN'S COURT HALL Kingston Crescent Ashford
	SS2	RESOURCE CENTRE Commercial Road Staines
	SS3	BUCKLAND JUNIOR SCHOOL Berryscroft Road Laleham

Where is my nearest day centre?
There are 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.  The centres can be found in Ashford, Shepperton, Stanwell and Charlton.  There is also a Community Centre in Staines that offers day centre facilities.

All centres are open Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm and welcome new customers and volunteers.


Who are my local councillors?
Information about the councillors for your area can be found under the Your Council section.