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Welcome to the latest electronic newsletter. If you have any questions or comments regarding the newsletter please e-mail sus at news@spelthorne.gov.uk
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New design for Junior Citizen Handbook
A new cover for the Junior Citizen Handbook has been designed by Chloe Overton from Echelford Primary School in Ashford.
Chloe was the winner in a recent primary schools competition to design a new front cover for the Spelthorne Junior Citizen handbook which is organised annually by the Surrey Police Spelthorne Youth Officers. As a prize, Chloe receives £30 of art equipment for herself and £100 for her school.
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Junior Citizen is an annual event which teaches year six children how to stay safe near water, on the roads and railways and how to avoid danger from strangers. They also receive advice on fire safety, first aid, citizenship and how to make an emergency call. The event has been running for more than ten years and is attended by over 1200 local children each year.
The workbook which will feature Chloe’s design is given to the children to help reinforce the new skills and techniques at home or in the classroom.
Cllr Frank Ayers, Cabinet Member for Community Safety said: “Congratulations to Chloe for creating an excellent design for the Junior Citizen handbook. This booklet will be a valuable addition to the children’s learning experience following their visit to Junior Citizen in September."
For media enquiries contact the Communications Team on 01784 444260.
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Benefit Fraud Prosecution
Bargain Booze appeal costs recovered
Sports awards results
On Thursday 15 July, Spelthorne celebrated the successes of players, coaches and volunteers at its annual Sports Awards. This year’s awards, sponsored by Kempton Park, Benedict Ford Thorne and Nauticalia, were held in the premier suite at Kempton Park Racecourse.
The awards, organised by Spelthorne Council and Spelthorne Sports Council, recognised those who have performed exceptionally well throughout the year as well as those who have helped others reach their goals or shown exceptional commitment and dedication to their clubs.
The winners of the Spelthorne Sports Awards 2010 were:-
Junior individual male:
Winner: Sam Preston
Junior individual female:
Winner: Emma Christmas
Junior sports team:
Winner: London Irish ARFC under 10’s
Senior Sports team:
Winner: Colne Valley Ladies
School/college achievement:
Winner: Sunbury Manor School, All Within Reach
Disability Sports Award:
Winner: Jessica Hunter
Exceptional services to sport:
Winner: Alan Wilson
Volunteer of the year:
Winner: Andy Woodger
Junior Good Sport:
Winners: Lydia Jones, Debbie Watson and Siobhan Williams
Sports Club of the year:
Winner: Racqueteers Badminton Club
Outstanding Individual Performance:
Winner: Sheree Cox
Special Achievement Award: Spelbound
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Bus Service Review
Surrey County Council has been reviewing the support it gives to public buses, both the main network and the ‘school specials’ that serve some secondary schools. It was clear that the current subsidy of £12m a year net was not sustainable and major savings needed to be made.
In parallel with public consultation, routes have been renegotiated and re-tendered with bus operators. Here are links to an outline of the review and a list of services from September 2010.
Bus review in Spelthorne (Word 24kb)
North Surrey bus changes (Pdf 29kb)
Further details are available on the Surrey County Council website www.surreycc.gov.uk (external website).
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Spelthorne Together Assembly
Bookings are now being taken for this year’s Spelthorne Together Assembly, being held on Monday 27 September at Kempton Park racecourse, Sunbury, 9am to 1.30pm. This free conference, including lunch, is open to anyone, who lives or works in Spelthorne.
Booking is essential. The Assembly is an opportunity for representatives from the public, private, voluntary and community sectors to network, to share information and ideas and to take forward the work to improve life in Spelthorne. It is the only event in Spelthorne to bring together such a wide variety of people to have their say on key issues affecting life in the Borough.
For more details and link to booking form, visit our Spelthorne Together page. Online bookers should ensure they receive a confirmation number on submitting the form. All other bookings will receive confirmation by post or email.
Anyone wishing to bring along a stand should indicate on the booking form and further information regarding arrangements for stands will be sent.
Further information is available from Joanne Jones on 01784 446421, e-mail partnerships@spelthorne.gov.uk
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Summer Fun Fest
The Summer Fun Fest is part of the London 2012 open weekend celebrations and offers activities including sports, games, a bouncy castle, an inflatable assault course, theatre shows, face painting, dance mats and musical performances. There’s something for all ages so come along and try something new.
Date: Saturday 24 July
Venue: Lammas Park, Wraysbury Road, StainesTW18 4XZ
Time: 12-4pm
If the Lammas car park is busy, further parking is available at Bridge Street car park, beside Staines Bridge and is a five minute walk to the Lammas Park.
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Discovering Places guided walks
Also part of London 2012 open weekend celebrations, Discovering Places offers local people the chance to take part in two guided walks organised by Spelthorne Museum on Saturday 24 July.
- Discover Roman to 20th Century Staines with local historian Nick Pollard. Meet in the Spelthorne Museum (within Staines Library, TW18 4PN) at 11.30am.
- Discover Staines Moor and Church with local historian Joan Gardam. Meet in the Lammas Park Car Park, Wraysbury Road, Staines TW18 4XZ at 2pm.
The walks take 1-11/2 hours to complete and are suitable for adults and children who are able to walk for this duration. All children should be accompanied by an adult.
Again, if the Lammas car park is full, further parking is available at Bridge Street car park, beside Staines Bridge and is a five minute walk to the Lammas Park.
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Summer Art Open Day
The summer art open day is for children aged 4-11 to make and create works of art with a summertime theme. There’s no need to book, just turn up on the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: Saturday 24 July
Venue: Spelthorne Resource Centre, Staines Park, Commercial Road, TW18 2QJ
Time: 10am – 2pm
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Spelthorne Glee Club
Spelthorne Council is running its very own week-long Glee Club for young people aged 8 to 16 from Monday 26 - Friday 30 July from 10am- 4pm at Leacroft Youth Centre, Staines, TW18 4NN.
Learn how to sing, act and dance by professional performers and teachers to a variety of popular songs ending with a performance for all your family and friends.
The cost is £50 per child (for the week).
To book a place, complete and return the booking form (Pdf 224kb), call Customer Services on 01784 451499 or e-mail customer.services@spelthorne.gov.uk for more details.
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Summer Craft Workshops
Our popular craft workshops aimed at 5-11 year olds are held at the Resource Centre, Staines Park, Commercial Road, Staines and cost £10 per session.
27 July
10am-12.30pm Princesses and Princes, Knights and Ladies.
1.30-4pm Underwater theme.
6 August
10am-12.30pm Trendy threads and t-shirts.
1.30-4pm Jessie and Woody puppets and toys.
To book a place please call Customer Services on 01784 451499 or e-mail customer.services@spelthorne.gov.uk
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Play Day
Play Day is a great opportunity for children of all ages to get involved in free activities that encourage them to learn through play. We will be hosting a variety of beach theme activities including: bringing the beach to Staines, arts and crafts, storytelling and face painting. All children must be accompanied an adult.
Date: Wednesday 4 August, 12 – 4pm
Venue: Memorial Gardens, Staines TW18 4RH (Memorial Gardens is situated in Staines, between the Town Hall Public House and the Riverside Car park)
For more information on any of these events call Leisure Services on 01784 446433 or e-mail leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk
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Spelthorne Council Planning update
28 Harfield Road, Sunbury
The Planning Inspectorate has upheld the Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for the erection of a detached four bed dwelling to the rear of 28 Harfield Road. The Inspector agreed with the Council that the new house would be at odds with the character of the surrounding area, and would damage the sylvan character of the area. In addition, the scheme would be damaging to the amenities of the Green Belt to the rear and harm the living conditions of neighbouring properties.
The Council also wrote to the Planning Inspectorate in light of new government guidance about garden land, stating that the development was no longer acceptable in principle. The Inspector agreed and concluded that “The change in policy means that the site as garden land is not longer regarded as being a priority for development.”
Land adjacent to 2 Bryan Close, Sunbury
The Planning Inspectorate has upheld the Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for an amendment to a planning permission granted for a new 4 bed dwelling. The Council was concerned that the living conditions on one bedroom was unacceptable and that the increased ridge height was out of character with the local area. Whilst the Inspector did not agree that the height was an issue, he did agree that the poor living conditions did not meet the requirement for a “high standard of design in new development”.
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Be aware of bogus security companies
Surrey Police have issued a warning to Spelthorne Residents who receive telephone calls or cold call visits from security companies offering to install free or greatly reduced price intruder alarms in their homes.
Surrey Police believe this is a scam and you should not let anyone into your home or divulge any personal details.
If you are thinking of installing an alarm and require advice please see the Surrey Police website (www.surrey.police.uk) (external website) or contact your local Trading Standards office on 01372 371666 or visit www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk (external website)
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Prevent a fire in your neighbourhood
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is keen to work with residents to prevent a fire from burning the heart out of your community and destroying the place where you live.
They particularly need your help to stop deliberate fires (arson) and hoax calls, which divert resources from where they are really needed.
You can help by:
- Maintaining communal areas and open spaces keeping them free from rubbish and debris.
- Reporting any new incidents of graffiti or vandalism to the police or Spelthorne Council. Such acts of anti-social behaviour can often be the start of an arson problem.
- Informing us when properties in the area become vacant, especially whilst awaiting demolition or refurbishment. Unsecured, derelict or unoccupied buildings attract anti-social behaviour increasing the potential of an arson attack. The safety of our fire crews is put at risk when attending fires in these types of buildings.
- Notifying Spelthorne Council of any abandoned vehicles in your neighbourhood so they can be removed before they become a target for arsonists.
- Listening out and acting if you hear a neighbour’s smoke alarm. You could help them in case they are out, asleep or possibly even save their life if they have been injured. If you are in any doubt call 999. Please don’t ignore it or leave any length of time before you call, we will always attend calls made with good intent.
- Report all fires in your neighbourhood however small, even if it has been extinguished, we need to know if there are incidents in your neighbourhood so we can address them.
You can contact Surrey Fire and Rescue Service on 01737 242444 or for a free home fire safety check call 0800 085 0767 or visit www.surrey-fire.gov.uk/besmartbesafe (external website)
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Mayor's engagements
The Mayor will be undertaking the following official engagements from 12 July 2010:-
- School visit - Fordway Centre
- Spelthorne Mental Health AGM
- Thomas Knyvette College Awards
- Sports Awards - Kempton Park
- Matthew Arnold School Prize Giving
- Open Community Door Fun Day
- Presidents Garden Party - Chestnut Lodge
- Induction of Rev Andrew Saville, All Saints Church
- Spelthorne Business Forum - Staines Riverside nr Old Town Hall
- Official Opening - The Stanwell Hotel
- T.H. Saunders unveiling of Spelthorne
- Street Angels Volunteers
- Royal Garden Party
- Age Concern - Chertsey
- Summer Fair - Whitegate Nursing Home, Laleham
- Summer Fun Fest, Lammas Park
- 100th Birthday - Sunna Lodge Resident
- Staines Amateur Regatta - Silvery Sands
- Twinning Symposium - Knowle Green
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Surrey 2012 website
Surrey 2012 is led by Surrey County Council and supported by many partners from the public, private and voluntary sector in Surrey.
The official Surrey 2012 website (external website) has now been launched with a wealth of information about pre-Games training camps in the county.
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'My Spelthorne'
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My Spelthorne allows you to find out about the services and facilities in our Borough. Simply set a location and use the My House, My Nearest or My Maps tabs to access a wealth of local information.
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Recent planning applications
The provides a list of all the planning applications either validated or decided by us each week - View the planning applications
Job vacancies
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Events
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Calendar of Council Meetings
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Publications
Borough Bulletin
Rubbish and recycling calendar
Follow us on Twitter
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Roadworks in Spelthorne
Surrey County Council's website provides information on roadworks in Spelthorne.
Useful contacts for those having difficulty in the downturn
Money worries information page
Age Concern (external website) - 0800 009966
Citizens Advice Bureau (external website) - 01784 444220 or 01932 765041
Revenues Team (Council Tax and Business Rates) - 01784 446490
Housing Section - 01784 446380
Housing Benefits - 01784 446374
Partner links
Community web (external website)
DirectGov (external website)
Spelthorne Together
Surrey County Council (external website)
Surrey Alert (external website)
Surrey Police (external website)
Surrey PCT (external website)
Media links
Radio Jackie (external website)
Star FM (external website)
BBC Sussex and Surrey (external website)
Eagle Radio (external website)
Radio Wey (external website)
Staines and Ashford News (external website)
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