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Latest news from Spelthorne Council - 8 June 2009
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News

Elections
Election results for Ashford East, Surrey County Council and European elections

 County Council and European election result

Money worries are just not funny
If you are having any problems or queries concerning Council Tax either call 01784 446490 or e-mail ctax@spelthorne.gov.uk

Be sure to have your say
Air disaster commemoration
Unlicensed driver caught operating illegally
Housing Benefit update
Other news stories
What the papers didn't say


Surrey Police Authority fights budget cuts

You may know from media reports that Surrey Police is facing budget cuts as a result of years of under-funding and a Government decision to cap the amount of money Surrey Police Authority (SPA) is allowed to raise this year. This capping will mean cuts to front line policing services you receive and less resource available to keep Surrey the safest county in England.

There is a short fact sheet (Pdf 42kb), which gives you the background. Surrey Police Authority and Surrey Police are very worried by the prospect of having to make cuts; the Authority is fighting for sensible future funding of policing in Surrey. Details of the SPA campaign along with an online petition can be found on the Surrey Police Authority web site at www.surreypa.gov.uk.

Preventing insects in wheelie bins

When the weather gets hot, the amount of food thrown away is an important factor. As much as possible should be composted or put in a food digester which can rot everything down. If this can’t be done, then thorough wrapping is essential, preferably double wrapping and then putting in the rubbish bin making sure the lid is closed. Leaving food waste exposed to air means that flies can easily be attracted to it, so avoid this.  Further advice is available on the rubbish and recycling pages.

Community celebration to mark regeneration milestone

Residents of an estate in Stanwell which is being transformed under a £50 million regeneration scheme were invited to a special celebration to mark the start of the demolition works.  The community event took place on 28 May and follows the beginning of the first phase of Stanwell NewStart, a regeneration project to replace 164 homes, over four phases, with 360 new flats and houses.  The residents were treated to face painting and enterainment laid on for children as well as a hog roast and other refreshments.

A2Dominion Group is working in partnership with Spelthorne Council, other organisations and residents, on the regeneration project, set for completion in 2012.  Willbea Demolition Ltd began its work on 11 May to flatten 13 homes in Victory Close to make way for 52 new properties in the area.  The project will involve houses around Explorer Avenue, Mulberry Avenue, Holywell Way, Holywell Close, Longford Avenue, Laburnham Way and Long Lane being replaced with new homes built to the Decent Homes standards.  An Extra Care facility and Community Centre will be included in the redeveloped area.  In addition to the new houses, local community facilities will be improved, for instance, a new health centre with additional services, a community cafe and library.

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

Laleham Village Fair - Saturday 4 July, Laleham Recreation Ground, off the Broadway, Laleham from 12-4pm to be opened by the Mayor of Spelthorne, Councillor Caroline Spencer. For more details contact Mary Madams, Chairman of Laleham Residents Association on 07766 138 678 or e-mail her on marymadams@hotmail.co.uk

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