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Diamond Jubilee Street Parties Welcomed in Staines
Surrey's council leaders have vowed they will do all they can to help people throw street parties to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June this year. Leader of Spelthorne Borough Council, Cllr Vivienne Leighton said: "There is going to be a real buzz of excitement around the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and I'm sure many Spelthorne residents will be planning to celebrate this historic event. We are committed to making it easy... -
Spelthorne Council Responds to Staines Residents' Burial Needs
Spelthorne Council is to offer improved burial arrangements for residents. The new service would be offered five days a week between 10am and 3pm in the summer months and 10am and 2pm in the winter within the grounds of Sunbury cemetery where a suitable area is already available. Since 2008, a number of requests have been received from Spelthorne residents that the Council should consider offering funeral and burials in the Borough... -
Staines Name Change Goes Out To Public Consultation
Spelthorne Council's Cabinet voted to go-ahead with a public consultation on the proposal to change the name of Staines to Staines-upon-Thames, at a meeting held on Tuesday 20 September. The consultation period will run from 1-31 October and during this time Staines residents, local businesses and community groups are encouraged to give their views on the proposal by visiting the Council's website at www.spelthorne.gov.uk The... -
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Shepperton Library Threatened With Closure, But Staines And Ashford Will Stay
Shepperton Library has been added to a list of libraries in Surrey that are currently threatened with closure, but it appears that Staines and Ashford Libraries will remain open. Shepperton Library is one of nine that has been added to a list by Surrey County Council which is asking for volunteer staff to take over the running of the service, or face closure. The proposed 'Community Run Partnerships' would see local groups taking over... -
Staines Residents Get A Hanger On Your Bin To Help With Recycling
Very soon, you should be getting a 'hanger' on your bin. With the title 'getting it sorted', it will be a quick reminder of what goes in each bin – rubbish and recycling. There is a lot more that can now be recycled and the council want to help you recycle as much as possible. If they can reduce general waste as much as possible and thus the amount sent to landfill, they say they can keep costs down. In your recycling bin...
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Staines Name Change Set To Go Ahead
Following an early leak to the national press last week by the Spelthorne Business Council of the results of the public consultation on whether to change the town name to Staines Upon Thames, the Council has today confirmed that the Cabinet is going to recommend the change before the Council meet to vote next week. In a statement released today the communications team have said: Spelthorne Council's Cabinet has announced that it... -
Councillors Worry 'Staines-upon-Thames Day' Will Be a Wash Out
As the town prepares to acknowledge its name change to Staines-upon-Thames this Sunday, the online jokes are coming thick and fast. Now the headline writers will be rubbing their hands together with glee at the prospect of some juicy punchlines this weekend as Staines gets set to be washed out. Spelthorne Councillors are anxiously watching the skies as the weather continues to pay no heed to the summertime plans unfolding on the ground.... -
'Staines-upon-Thames' Councillor Found Guilty of Misconduct and Disrespect
Spelthorne's Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Councillor Colin Davis, the man responsible for driving the town's name change to Staines-upon-Thames, has this week been the subject of a public hearing into five counts of breaching the Council's Code of Conduct. Cllr Davis was investigated for allegations of bullying, failing to treat staff with respect, failure to act in accordance with requests connected to his use of a staff... -
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Mary Portas Effect Comes to Ashford - Ashford Pride Team Want Your Help
Taking Pride in Ashford – Ashford Shopping Centre bid Ashford may be one of the first local towns to benefit from the Mary Portas Review* into the future of UK high streets. And the views of Ashford residents are being sought. Twelve towns and cities will have the chance to implement recommendations from the Review to help rejuvenate their ailing high streets. There are a number of innovative and challenging ideas prompted by... -
Council Asks Local Businesses To Cough Up For Christmas Lights
You know you'll be counting the shopping days 'til Christmas as soon as the lights go up in the High Street, round the Elmsleigh Centre, and down Church Street, and once again this year Spelthorne Council will be paying for the lights. But we all know the council is looking to save money wherever it can, and they are hoping that in future the local traders and Chambers of Commerce might put their hands in their pockets to pay for the...
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I've just been shopping in Staines and when I paid for my parking ticket I saw the notice on the machine that says the price for parking is due to go...
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Hi, On 14th Nov 2010 evening one man and lady has come to my house and knocked the door(Langley Road). When I approached them they told that they...
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IMPORTANT NEWS FOR LALEHAM PARK Spelthorne Council has changed the rules on barbecues in Laleham Park, you cannot bring your own barbecues, you must...
By Findell at 09:15 on 30/03/12
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I've just been shopping in Staines and when I paid for my parking ticket I saw the notice on the machine that says the price for parking is due to go...
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Hi, On 14th Nov 2010 evening one man and lady has come to my house and knocked the door(Langley Road). When I approached them they told that they...
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Garden Bins Price Reduction. If you want to do your bit for recycling in Surrey, you can buy a brown garden waste bin to take your grass cuttings and...
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By Indahouse
er iz da invit for da day. Staines is Staines NOT up on Thames. You wanna know 'ow I make diz town...