Rubbish and recycling collection calendar
We will be including a new rubbish and recycling collection calendar in the June edition of the Council’s Bulletin magazine. Please cut out and keep the calendar, we will now publish all future collection calendars in the Bulletin rather than posting them as before.
You can also find out when your next collection will be by visiting My Spelthorne.
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Council Tax - are you still entitled to the single person discount?
Around 30% of Spelthorne households currently benefit from a reduction in their Council Tax because they are living in single person households. However recent research has shown that as many as 5% of these claims could be incorrect.
Residents whose circumstances have changed and do not currently qualify for the single person discount have until 23 July to advise the Council. After this date, the Council will be carrying out residency checks and anyone found to be falsely claiming the single person discount may be prosecuted. Cllr Vivienne Leighton, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources said: “Council Tax payers contacting us before 23 July will not incur a penalty. The correct Council Tax charge will be calculated and revised bills issued.”
If you think you may no longer be entitled to a Council Tax discount, contact the Revenues Team on 01784 446490, write to Revenues Office, PO Box 291, Staines, TW18 1UY or e-mail ctax@spelthorne.gov
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Opinions ... because your opinions matter
We are committed to providing the best possible service in a friendly and courteous manner but we do know that we can always improve what we do and that things sometimes go wrong.
If you have a suggestion, compliment or a complaint call 01784 451499, use our online form or write to us at Spelthorne Borough Council, Council Offices, Knowle Green, Staines TW18 1XB.
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Have Your Say
This summer's series of Have Your Say public meeting is well under way, with the Charlton Village and Stanwell events already staged.
Upcoming events offer residents the chance to hear presentations of local interest at different venues: Among this summer’s hot topics are the Surrey Police restructure consultation, area regeneration updates, the Mayor versus Strong Leader issue and the Surrey Fire rationalisation.
Each event also features open forum question and answer sessions and a chance to meet local ward councillors.
At most venues there is a marketplace session, where other organisations such as Surrey Police, Spelthorne Council, NHS Surrey, Surrey Fire & Rescue, Neighbourhood Watch, Surrey County Council and more, have stands where the public can meet them and get information.
- 10 June –Sunbury Common. Held at Kenyngton Manor School, Bryony Way, Sunbury, 7-9pm. Topics to include Sunbury cross regeneration plans update, police restructure and fire service plans
- 17 June – Ashford. Held at Thomas Knyvett College, Stanwell Road, Ashford, 7-9pm. Topics to include town centre regeneration update, fire service plans
- 22 June – Shepperton. Held at the Village Hall, High Street, 8-10pm. Open forum will include representatives of Surrey Police, NHS Surrey, Spelthorne Council and other partners.
- 24 June – Staines. Held at the Methodist Church in Thames Street, Staines, 7-9pm. Presentations on local topics and a chance to ask questions of partners including police, Borough and county.
- 1 July – Lower Sunbury. To be held at Sunbury Manor School, Nursery Road, 7-9pm. Local topics including planning review as well as an open forum for Q&A.
You can view full details about these and later Have Your Say meetings online or call Joanne Jones on 01784 446421.
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Spelthorne Employment and Development Trends - February 2010
This fact sheet (Word 244kb) provides information on employment and housing development trends in the Borough. Please note the unemployment figure is based on the monthly claimant count figures, which measure only those people claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA). The claimant count is normally a lower figure than those seeking work because some unemployed people are not entitled to claim unemployment related benefits, or choose not to do so.
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Spelthorne In Bloom
Spelthorne in Bloom is an annual competition which encourages people who live and work in the Borough to take pride in their local environment. To enter please complete the form in this month's Bulletin and return it to the Depot.
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Happy Birthday Greeno ...
The Greeno Day Centre turns 21 soon
Come and help us celebrate the Greeno Day Centre’s 21st birthday with 21 days of free tea and coffee from 7-30 June. We will be holding a prize draw to win a free activity of your choice. You can choose anything from line dancing to a physiotherapy session.
This offer is open to residents who are over 50. We look forward to welcoming you. For further information please call the Greeno Day Centre, Shepperton on 01932 246173.
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Monday Market
A market is now being held on Mondays in Staines High Street in addition tothe Wednesday and Saturday markets. A farmers' market selling fresh local produce is also being held in the High Street on the second and fourth Friday of every month.
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Music in the park
The Alder Valley Brass open our series of free concerts in the Walled Garden Sunbury on 13 June from 3-5pm. This beautiful setting resounds with music on selected Saturdays or Sundays during the summer from brass to acoustic guitars. Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments from the delightful café.
For more information contact 01784 446433 or e-mail leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk.
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SPLASH - 11-16 year olds holiday scheme
Spelthorne and Runnymede Councils are running a holiday scheme for young people aged 11-16, from 2-20 August at the Magna Carta School Thorpe Road, (opposite The Hythe Centre) Egham.
Call 01932 425688 for information and booking details.
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Ashford on the Map
Ashford on the Map summer fun day is being held on Sunday 6 June at Brooklands College in Church Road, Ashford and will be opened at 11am by the Mayor of Spelthorne.
There will be over 100 stalls and attractions including a brass band, birds of prey displays, dog obedience shows, pony rides, fairground rides and a great choice of food and drink. Come and enjoy this fantastic family day out. Entrance to the event is free. For more information please contact Councillor Pat Amos on 10784 241673 or send an e-mail to cllr.amos@spelthorne.gov.uk.
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Surrey Artist's Open Studios
Between 5 and 20 June, artists across the Borough are opening their studios to the public free of charge. This will give visitors an insight into the artists’ working practices and give an opportunity to discuss techniques, view finished work and also to purchase an original piece of art.
As part of the Open Studios there will be an art trail around Sunbury from 11 June to 13 June visiting Sunbury artists in their studios.
For more information visit www.surreyopenstudios.org.uk or call 01784 446433
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Shepperton Artists Open Day - Free
Come along to Shepperton Village Hall on 7 June between 10.30-4pm and see artists at work. All visitors are entered into a free raffle to win a unique piece of art.
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Spelthorne Sports Awards
The Spelthorne Sports Awards - a celebration of sport in Spelthorne. We need your nominations to make it a night to remember. Simply fill in an application form and return it to:
Leisure Services, Freepost SEA 10573, Staines, TW18 1BR
by Wednesday 16 June 2010. You can also enter online
The categories for these awards are:
- sports individuals (junior and senior)
- young person's 'good sport'
- school/college sports achievement
- team of the year (junior and senior)
- outstanding individual performance
- coach of the year
- disability sports award
- exceptional services to sport
- volunteer of the year
- Surrey County Playing Fields Association young volunteer of the year
- sports club of the year
The winners will be acknowledged at an awards ceremony on Thursday 15 July 2010 at The Premier Suite, Kempton Park, Sunbury.
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Tell us a story
Ashford Library runs Stories 'n' Stuff (stories, rhymes, crafts and games) on Tuesdays during term-time from 3.45-4.15 for children aged 3-7. The sessions are free and you don't need to book.
For more details call 0300 200 1001 and ask for Ashford Library.
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Home Improvement grants for Borough residents
It is never too early to get your home fit for winter. Home Improvement grants enable a range of works to be carried out for residents who are on means tested or disability-related benefits or low incomes.
Further details can be found in the latest Spelthorne Borough Bulletin -out soon - or by calling 01784 446251 or Spelthorne's Home Improvement Agency on 0845 408 6754.
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Water Saving Week
This year's Water Saving Week is taking place from 12-18 June. The theme is 'three reasons to save water - save energy, save money, be green'.
One in eight people across the world lacks access to safe drinking supplies and, with the planet heating up and droughts becoming more common, we all need to start taking responsibility for the water we use. Water Saving Week aims to help you save water and consider your actions, thereby saving you money and helping to secure our shared and scarce water source. For more advice on how you can save money and water please visit www.watersavingweek.org.uk or call Environment Services on 01784 448550.
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Springwatch wild day out
Sunday 6 June- 11am to 4.30pm
Shalford Park in Guildford, Surrey
Come and have a wild day out with the Surrey Wildlife Trust and Guildford Council at the first ever Springwatch Festival in Surrey.
Our theme this year is the International Year of Biodiversity
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