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Latest news from Spelthorne Council - 18 December 2009
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

Rubbish and recycling collections over the festive season

We have revised our rubbish and recyling days over the holiday season. This information is available in our latest Borough Bulletin.

 Easter refuse and recycling collections

Spelthorne Mayor visits the Fordway Centre
Shepperton makes light work of cash windfall
Sunbury mum wins Battle of the Boroughs on Heart
Beyond the boundaries

More news in brief

Severe weather

Severe weather warnings have been issued for the UK this week.  We have put together some advice to help you cope with the weather conditions.

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
Winter Art Open Day

There will be a Winter Art Open Day at the Resource Centre in Commercial Road Staines on Saturday 19 December from 10am until 2pm and it is FREE.

Come along and make wonderful pieces of art with a winter and festive theme. The session is open to all children aged 4-11years and their parents or carers who must stay throughout the session. For more information contact Leisure Services on 01784 446433.

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.

Business Rates Empty Property Rate Relief Threshold

The threshold for rate relief on empty properties has been increased from £15,000 to £18,000 with effect from 1 April 2010 in line with the new revaluation. Ratepayers will not need to apply, this will be done automatically by the Council.

Fit from 50

The Fit From 50 Programmes are 8-week courses for men and women between the ages of 50 and 65 living or working in Spelthorne.  View the poster for further information (Pdf 1.2mb).

Here's to a cracking Christmas

Don’t let your good intentions go out the window as Santa comes down the chimney. There are plenty of ways to have a traditional yet environmentally friendly Christmas that won’t cost the earth.

Christmas in Spelthorne

Information on Council Office opening times, refuse/recycling collection dates and events over the festive period.


'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)