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Latest news from Spelthorne Council - 14 August 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

Spelthorne springs into action for Sunbury Regatta

A freak bit of unexpected misfortune nearly scuppered this Saturday’s Sunbury Regatta.  However, thanks to the prompt action of Spelthorne Council and various contractors, the Regatta looks set to go ahead.

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 bridge across to Rivermead Island
Find us on Facebook

You can now follow us on Facebook - visit www.facebook.com and search for Spelthorne Borough Council.

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Fixed Penalty Notice issued for litter
Benefit Fraud Prosecution
Spelthorne Together Assembly
Litter Free Schools
More news in brief

Face the People, Wednesday 2 September 2009

For the second time, senior representatives of the Spelthorne Safer Stronger Partnership will ‘Face the People’ (Pdf 61kb).  The meeting will be held at the Salvation Army HQ, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford from 7-9pm.

Spelthorne Together Assembly 2009 - 21 September 2009

The annual Assembly meeting of Spelthorne Together is taking place on 21 September 2009, 9am–1.30pm at Spelthorne Leisure Centre.  This free conference, including lunch, is open to anyone, who lives or works in Spelthorne. Complete the on-line form to reserve your space.

Swine flu update

The links below give the latest advice and information.

Surrey Alert - www.surreyalert.info
Health Protection Agency - www.hpa.org.uk
NHS Surrey - www.surreyhealth.nhs.uk
National Pandemic Flu Service (NPFS) - Direct Gov - www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu
0800 151 3513 - information
0800 151 3100 - treatment, they have a simple checklist to diagnose the likelihood of having swine flu.

Did you know?

Spelthorne’s Antisocial Behaviour Officer, together with A2 Dominion and local Police, have arranged a series of activities for the local children and young people. This is to tackle low level youth disorder and ball games in the street at Beards Road, Ashford.

The young people will have to “earn” these by cleaning up their street and agreeing to take responsibility for their behaviour. With their parents/guardians they will also sign “good neighbour agreements” to collectively agree standards of behaviour and respect.

Activities:

Wed 19 Aug Planning meeting with residents to organise a street party
Thu  20 Aug Use Skills Bus to offer some basic carpentry training to local young people
Wed 26 Aug Meet up to sign good neighbour agreements and issue Acceptable
Behaviour Contracts where necessary
Sat  29 Aug Provisional date for street party

Incentives for attendance, effort and good behaviour include a motor cycle trials taster and football coaching by Reading FC staff.

Again, street football is the main issue at Kingston Crescent, Ashford  and A2 Dominion (lead), Spelthorne Council and Surrey Police will adopt the above approach with same aims, objectives and rewards.

At Peregrine Road, Sunbury the issue is low level youth disorder. A number of streetmeets have been held, and  Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs) issued against main offenders. Since joint action was undertaken calls to Police have decreased significantly. Over 20 good neighbour agreements have been signed.

More ABCs have been issued to local youth around Lime Crescent and Markway in Sunbury. Local youth behaviour is being monitored and a meeting is planned shortly to sign more good neighbour agreements.

Sunbury Walled Garden guitar concert on Sunday 16 August

This is a free concert performed by "The Band With No Name".  The concert is from 3-5pm.

Cricket Coaching Courses

The Cricket Coaching Courses will be held at Spelthorne Leisure Centre for boys and girls aged 5-10 years old.  They will run from 11 October until 20 December (exluding 6 December) and 24 January until 28 March.

Age Time Cost
U6-U8 2-3pm £49
U9 -U10 3-4pm £99

For more information visit www.surreycricket.com or call 08712 461100.

Spelthorne Walking for Health Scheme

Short walks between 1-3½ miles for adults in Spelthorne and the surrounding area.  All walks are designed for beginners or those who want to become more active.

There are two daytime weekday walks of varying lengths each week throughout the year and occasional Saturday walks and evening walks in the summer.

All walks are led by experienced volunteers. There is always a front and back leader to ensure that all walkers can take part at their ‘own pace’. If there is a café or pub nearby, leaders and walkers often stop for a drink and a chat after the walk. Everyone welcome!!

Further information, programmes and registration forms are available from Leisure Services on 01784 446433 or leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk

MEND

MEND (‘Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it!’) is a national programme for children age 7-13 who would like to adopt a healthier lifestyle. It’s free and fun and will help children become fitter, healthier and happier!

The programme consists of twice weekly sessions for 10 weeks (two hours per session) and includes:
  • weekly games and activities
  • interactive sessions that teach parents easy effective ways to improve their children's behaviour and self confidence
  • practical demonstrations and tips about healthy food as well as a supermarket tour and a chance to try delicious new foods
The scheme requires the commitment of a parent/guardian to attend all the sessions with the children and to help them carry out what they have learnt at home.

For more information on the scheme go to www.mendprogramme.org. The next programme starts on 14th September, so for more information and to see if your child qualifies for the scheme based on age, weight and health contact Leisure Services on 01784 446433 or email leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk.

"Good News for Polar Bears" recycling site

A not-for-profit eco-website www.GoodNewsForPolarBears.org just launched in Spelthorne to help us all recycle more, reduce waste and landfill, and conserve raw materials. The website is the brainchild of a local businessman in response to a problem he saw:

“I realised that a lot of people are dumping perfectly good items while others were in the high street buying the exact same goods! It seemed like such a waste. Many of those buying new would have been perfectly happy with a used item for free, and many of those dumping stuff would've been over the moon to have someone take it off their hands and put it to good use”

The free website lets people list items they no longer need, as well as search the site and set e-mail alerts for things they need. When a match is found, members say they 'want it' and a deal is sealed, with no money changing hands. Many of us have things we're hoarding that we no longer use or need, while others in our community are in need.

Every important initiative starts with a small step - please help us support a great cause, cut waste, increase recycling, and conserve raw materials in Spelthorne – Join up now for free, and de-clutter your life whilst helping others in your community.

Voluntary Action in Spelthorne - Outreach Worker

Voluntary Action in Spelthorne are looking for a part-time Outreach Worker (Word 394kb), 10 hours over three days.  

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
Have your say meeting dates

Calendar of Council Meetings

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Publications

Borough Bulletin

Roadworks in Spelthorne

Surrey County Council's website provides information on roadworks in Spelthorne.

Useful contacts for those having difficulty in the downturn

Spelthorne's money worries information page
Age Concern - 0800 009966
Citizens Advice Bureau - 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
DirectGov
Spelthorne Together
Surrey County Council
Surrey Alert
Surrey Police
Surrey PCT

Media links

Radio Jackie
Star FM
BBC Sussex and Surrey
Eagle Radio
Radio Wey
Staines and Ashford News