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Latest news from Spelthorne Council - 8 January 2010
Welcome to the latest electronic newsletter.  If you have any questions or comments regarding the newsletter please e-mail us at news@spelthorne.gov.uk Electronic news letter

News

Service update

We are working hard to keep services running as normal during the difficult weather conditions.  Regular updates will be available on the website.

 Service update

Other news

Stanwell vandalism - Council offers reward for information

More news in brief

Coping with the weather conditions

We have put together some advice to help you cope with the weather conditions.

Snow photos

If you have any photos that you have taken of Spelthorne in the snow that you would be happy for us to use in future Council publications, please send them to us at talkback@spelthorne.gov.uk.  The images will need to be high resolution (i.e. minimum of 300 pixels).

Christmas tree recycling sites

The Christmas tree recycling sites will be open from 4-17 January 2010 at the following locations:
  • Fordbridge Park, Kingston Road, Ashford
  • Fordbridge Road, Sunbury
  • Manor Park, Russell Road, Shepperton
Garden waste collection

You are running out of time to sign up for the 2010 garden waste collection scheme at the special price of £40. After 31 January the cost will be £45 so apply today and save yourself £5.

Improvements at Hawke Park in Sunbury

Spelthorne Borough Council is continuing to develop the plans for improvements at Hawke Park in Sunbury and would like to hear your views.  We have a stand at the Embroidery Gallery from 12-16 January and representatives from Spelthorne Council will be available to discuss the landscaping proposals and answer queries from 10.30am–1.30pm on Saturday 16 January 2010.

Subsidised Play Schemes

Are you looking for a play scheme for February half term? Are you in receipt of benefits? Spelthorne Borough Council offers vouchers to provide subsidised play scheme places for families who live in Spelthorne and are in receipt of benefits.

If you think you may qualify for the vouchers then contact Leisure Services for an application form and further details on 01784 446433 or e-mail leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk

New MEND Programme

The next MEND programme (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it!) starts on 11 January. The scheme is part of a national healthy living programme for young people aged 7-13 who would like to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

The 10 week programme includes weekly games and activities, practical demonstrations, games and tips about healthy foods and label reading as well as a supermarket tour with a chance to try delicious new foods.

It is run by Spelthorne Borough Council in partnership with Surrey NHS with funding from Big Lottery. There is no cost to attend the programme, but we will need to assess whether a child qualifies, based on their age, weight and health.

For more information contact Leisure Services on 01784 446433 or leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk

Get active!

A new programme launches in January for children and young people age 7-15. There are different activities on offer such as interactive dance mat sessions and different sport and physical activity taster sessions. This programme is aimed at children who are currently inactive and don’t take part in regular sport and physical activity. Courses cost just £10 for 10 weeks of activities. To find out if your child is eligible, for more information or to book a place contact Leisure Services on 01784 446433 or leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk

Off the Hook - this Saturday, 10 January, is the first Skate Night of 2010

Off the Hook is Spelthorne’s very own specialist skateboard group sessions run from Spelthorne Leisure Centre and are for skateboarders and inline skaters aged 11 to 19.

The aim of the event is to provide a safe indoor place for young people to come and practice their skills and try new tricks. Young local skaters are involved with organising the event and helping to set up ramps in the Leisure Centre for the other young people to use. All abilities are welcome and the young people can hire skateboards and helmets.

Off the Hook runs on the first Saturday of each month during the winter from 6pm to 8.30pm and costs £4.

Leisure Development Grants

If you are an individual or a local group, you can apply for a leisure grant and make your ideas or ambitions a bit more achievable.

Individuals can apply for up to £300 and groups up to £500 to help with funding for leisure pursuits and equipment.

To enquirie about the Leisure Development Grant scheme or to request an application form please call 01784 446433 or e-mail leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk or visit the leisure grants page.

Boiler scrappage scheme

The Government’s domestic boiler scrappage scheme was announced this week.  

Up to 125,000 households in England with working “G-rated” boilers can now apply to the Energy Saving Trust for a voucher which will entitle them to £400 off the price of a new, modern “A-rated” boiler or a renewable heating system like a biomass boiler or a heat pump.

The Government’s boiler scrappage scheme has already triggered some companies to match the offer and it is expected others will follow suit.

The scheme will run in England only. For more information please visit the Energy Saving Trust website (external website).

'My Spelthorne'

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.

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

Current job vacancies

Events

View the calendar of local events

Calendar of Council meetings

View the Calendar of Council Meetings

Publications

Borough Bulletin
Rubbish and recycling calendar

Follow us on Twitter

You can now follow us on Twitter, visit http://twitter.com/spelthornebc (external website)

Find us on Facebook

You can now find us on Facebook - visit www.facebook.com (external website) and search for 'Spelthorne Council'.

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)