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Latest news from Spelthorne Council - 20 November 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

Brooklands College (Pdf 12.5kb)

The Leader of the Council, Councillor John Packman, has written to the local press to give his views on the closure of Brooklands College (Ashford Campus).
 Councillor John Packman, Ashford Town Ward

Ashford Breast Cancer Support receive help from local Councillor
Junior Citizens visit Spelthorne Counci
More news in brief

Garden waste collection

We are now extending our garden waste collection service. Make sure you sign up quickly to avoid disappointment, as this offer is only available to 4,000 properties on a first come, first served basis.

Those already on the waiting list need not re-apply.

Garden waste collections extended

Garden waste collections will continue until 11 December 2009 and recommence in February 2010.

Borough Bulletin

The latest edition of the Borough Bulletin is being delivered between 21-28 November and includes articles on Airtrack and the Environment Agency's Lower Thames Strategy.

Ready Steady, ho ho ho!

The 2009 Santa Sprint takes place at 9.30am on Sunday 6 December.  Dress up as Santa and take part in the 1.5 mile fun run/walk through the centre of Staines in this event for all ages. Under 11s must be accompanied by an adult.

The cost is £8 for adults and £5 for children, which includes a Santa suit.  Any profit will be donated to the Mayor’s charities. Sponsor forms can be provided if you would like to support your chosen charity.

Debenhams is kindly offering a free freshly ground Douwe Egberts coffee or tea in their café for every participant.

Register by 30 November to enter the fun Santa Sprint. Please contact customer services on 01784 451499 or e-mail customer.services@spelthorne.gov.uk

Boys Only Danze (BODZ)

Are you bored? Interested in street dance? Do you want to dance like Diversity?

Spelthorne Council has introduced a contemporary dance group for Boys aged 13 to 17.

BODZ meet on Thursday evenings at Shepperton Village Hall from 5-6.30pm, initially for a 10 week period. The sessions are free to attend but those who are interested need to book their place by calling the Council’s Leisure Services team on 01784 446433 or e-mailing leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk

Councillor Denise Grant, Cabinet Member for Young People and Cultural Services, said: “this is a great way for young boys to learn the different styles of dance. Spelthorne Council and Surrey Arts have secured funding from Sports Unlimited to run these sessions for 10 weeks. It’s a great way to encourage talented youngsters in Spelthorne to get involved”.

If you would like more information about this project then please contact Leisure Services on 01784 446433 or e-mail leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk

Resurfacing works: Kingston Road, Staines (from Knowle Green to Worple Road)

Surrey County Council is carrying out repairs to the Knowle Green roundabout during two weekends, 21–22 November and 28–29 November (7.30am – 7pm). The carriageway up to and including Worple Road roundabout will be resurfaced on Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December (8pm – 6am). Traffic flows will operate via a combination of lane closures and a stop/go system.

Please note all start and finish dates are subject to variation because of weather and other issues.

The work will improve Kingston Road by resurfacing, replacing damaged kerbing/ broken ironwork and road markings. Where possible access for homes and businesses will be maintained at all times, however, please allow more time for your journeys.

Please take great care when passing the works for your own safety and that of the workers. Work will end as soon as possible but traffic delays are inevitable.  Surrey County Council ask for patience.

If you have any queries regarding the work please contact Surrey County Council on 03456 009 009.

'Dare 2 be different' 2010 calendars

Dare 2 be different calendar The 'Dare 2 be different' calendar is to raise awareness and support for the Ashford and St Peter’s Breast Unit and Breast Cancer Research UK.  It is the third calendar of its kind, featuring twelve lovely ladies, together with the support and artistic efforts of the London Welsh Rugby players.  
These are real women and they are all breast cancer survivors, celebrating renewed health.  The calendars are available from Debenhams or online from www.dare2bedifferent.net and cost £10 each for A3 size or £6 for a desk calendar.

'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)