Latest news from Spelthorne Council - 28 August 2009
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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
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News
New Council Tax bills to be issued
Following the Government’s decision to ‘cap’ the Surrey Police budget for 2009/10, Spelthorne Council must now issue all Council Tax payers with a new bill. We have prepared a list of frequently asked questions which may help you with any queries you may have.
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U-Jam event
By Election: Laleham and Shepperton Green Ward
Spelthorne Junior Citizen
Spelthorne Breakfast Bonanza
Spelthorne Museum benefits from Better Neighbourhood Grant
More news in brief
Latest edition of the Bulletin out now!
The latest edition of the Bulletin is now available and will be delivered to all households in Spelthorne between Saturday 29 August and Sunday 6 September. If you do not receive a copy please contact the Communications Team on 01784 446260.
Recycling collections over the Bank Holiday period
Recycling will be collected as normal over the Bank Holiday period.
Rubbish and Recycling calendar
The new 2009/10 calendar explains which week your rubbish or recycling will be collected. The dates for the Christmas and New Year collections will be published at a later date. A normal service runs over Easter and bank holidays. The calendar will be delivered with the latest edition of the Bulletin.
Going barking mad indoors?
Mick Raynor, the Community Warden for Stanwell, invites the dog walkers in Stanwell to join him at Long Lane Recreation Ground. Have a cuppa, a chat and rest your weary feet. Water and treats available for the dogs. Every Wednesday from 9-11am.
Free fun programme for kids to become fitter, healthier and happier!
If you are worried that your children might be overweight you may be interested in coming along to a free programme starting in Spelthorne on 14 September. The programme is called MEND and it helps to get kids healthy and fit in only 10 weeks and helps them stay that way! The programme is designed for children and young people aged 7-13.
What happens on the MEND Programme?
The programme consists of 18 sessions (twice a week for 2 hours/sessions) and includes weekly games and activities, learning about being active and having fun, practical demonstrations, tips about healthy foods, label reading and portion sizes, a fun supermarket tour and a chance to try delicious new foods! It also includes fun interactive discussions that will teach parents about easy and effective ways to improve your child’s self confidence.
If you would like your child to attend the scheme they will need to be assessed to determine whether they will qualify, based on their age, weight and health. You will also need to commit to accompanying your child to all sessions.
Please contact Leisure Services on 01784 446433 or Leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk.
Find out about other children having fun on the MEND programme www.mendprogramme.org. Spelthorne Leisure Services has received national lottery funding to run the Mend programme in liaison with Surrey Primary Care Trust.
Spelthorne Youth Theatre
Booking has started for the Spelthorne Youth Theatre – Are you aged between 8 and 15? Are you interested in Drama? Want to act, write and produce? Spelthorne Youth Theatre is the place for you! 8–11years train at Stanwell Village Halls on Fridays 4.30-6.30pm and 12–15 year olds train at Stanwell Youth Centre on Mondays 6.30-8.30pm (term time only). The cost is £58.80 for 14 weeks (trialing a new longer term but you can pay in two installments, second installment due in October.
Get Smart with Art!
The After School Craft Club and Saturday Craft Club are booking fast but there are still some places left! After School Club runs on Monday nights from 3.30-5.30pm and the Saturday Craft Club runs 10–11am for 5 to 8 year olds and 11:30-12:30pm for 8-11 year olds. This activity must be booked in advance. The cost is: Afterschool Club £42 for seven week term or Saturday Club £33.60 for seven week term.
Hawke Park (formerly TP26 - Sunbury Relief Road route)
The tender invitations for the shared cycleway/footpath at Hawke Park (formerly TP26 –Sunbury Relief Road route) have been sent to 10 contractors. The tender invites the contractors to price two alternative surfaces; Breedon Gravel and Fibredec, the latter being a finish used throughout Surrey for the construction of cycle ways. The date for the return of the tenders is 14 September. In the meantime a tree survey is being undertaken to establish a precise location of all trees, their variety and condition and any possible impact on the proposed route.
Bridge over the River Colne
A programme of works for the repairs to the timber bridge over the River Colne at Staines has been received, with the start date of 14 September intended. The works have been in abeyance for some time following the discovery of serious decay in a main support beam and decking members. The works now proposed will take six weeks, with the bridge closed during this time. A signed detour will be put in place via Market Square and Clarence Street Last time we closed the bridge, residents experienced several incidents where people made their own detours so, on this occasion, we will be blocking off the footpath at the rear of the Old Town Hall. For more information call Ken Saunders, Building and Contract Management Surveyor on 01784 446317 or e-mail him: k.saunders@spelthorne.gov.uk
Street Scene team visit Stanwell
An event was organised recently by Spelthorne Council’s Street Scene team in Stanwell to raise awareness of new powers which allow the Council to issue fixed penalty fines (ranging from £80-£200) for a variety of offences including dropping litter, graffiti and fly-tipping, fly posting and abandoning a vehicle.
Speaking about the event, Mayor Cllr Caroline Spencer said: “The Street Scene awareness day provided an important platform for us to communicate the recent changes in legislation to residents and businesses and let people know about the work we undertake in Partnership with Surrey Police to help keep Spelthorne a cleaner, safer place to live.”
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.
Find us on Facebook
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Recent planning applications
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Job vacancies
Current job vacancies
Events
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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
Money worries information pageAge 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
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Media links
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