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Latest news from Spelthorne Council - 3 July 2009
Welcome to the latest electronic newsletter.  If you think you would be interested in registering to receive this by e-mail please send your details to news@spelthorne.gov.uk Electronic news letter

News

How to cope during the hot weather

A heatwave alert has been declared for the UK and this can be dangerous, especially for the very young, very old or those with chronic disease.

 Heatwave information

Spelthorne jointly achieved 1st place at the Surrey Youth Games
MEND success in Spelthorne
Other news stories

Ashford Health Centre goes live

The new Ashford Health Centre, based at Ashford Hospital, will open to patients on 1 July.

The health centre will open from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year and will be part of a fully refurbished walk-in centre, previously run by Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust.

Area Investment Programme

We have earmarked a total of £300k of new investment for the shopping centres in Ashford, Shepperton and Sunbury Cross.  We are working with Surrey County Council and the local traders and consultation is underway with local people and businesses to determine the priorities for each town.  We would like to hear from you if you have any views about what you would like to see improved in these areas or would like to be involved in future consultation events. Please e-mail areas@spelthorne.gov.uk and remember to say which town you are writing about, alternatively you can call Customer Services on 01784 451499.

Beat the barbecue bugs

Whatever you are cooking up this summer, keep food safe for firends and family with our barbecue tips.  Further information is available on the Food Standards Agency website (external website)

Spelthorne's Summer Events Guide 2009

Looking for something to do during the long summer days?

If you don't want to miss out on some fun this summer pick up the Spelthorne Summer Events Guide which is available from local libraries, leisure centres and the council offices or can be viewed on-line (Pdf 1.4mb)

Have Your Say meetings

The next Have Your Say meetings will take place on the following dates:-

Stanwell and Stanwell Moor Tuesday 14 July 2009, 7-9pm Stanwell Village Hall
Staines Wednesday 29 July, 7-9pm Staines Methodist Hall

Preventing insects in wheelie bins

Now that the warmer weather has arrived we have produced some information on how to reduce the risk of infestation in wheelie bins.

Building Britain's Future

Please go to www.hmg.gov.uk/buildingbritainsfuture to see a document published last month which details the UK Government’s plans for leading the country out of recession and restoring trust to the political system. It also has a section on building the next generation of public services.

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 for June
Have your say meeting dates

Calendar of Council Meetings

View the Calendar of Council Meetings

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