The rise of pavement parking in Sunbury
Working from home means parking at home
27 Nov 2020
Spelthorne News
Local councillor Chris Bateson was worried as Knightsbridge Crescent is prone to flooding
He spotted the problem on a regular patrol Seen a problem in Staines South that Chris can sort out? Email him
24 Nov 2020
Senior officers' pay at County Council jumps by £10 million
Staines South Councillor Chris Bateson was shocked by the revelation Figures published by Surrey County Council have revealed a huge rise in the cost of senior staff pay in just 12 months.
22 Nov 2020
How the Tory Planning power grab affects Spelthorne
Centralising decisions will take away local planning right The Lib Dems oppose these changes which will: Take away your right to object to unsuitable new developments Reduce the requirement for developers to build affordable housing Deny local residents and planners the opportunity to decide what is best in Spelthorne Spelthorne Liberal Democrat Councillor Bernie Spoor, spokesperson on Planning, has condemned plans by the Government to take away the rights of residents to have a say on new housing developments. "The proposed changes mean developers could go ahead with new housing schemes but with a lot less money for local facilities and services. Local people won't get the chance to object.
21 Nov 2020
Lib Dem Councillor stops fly-tipping from building up
Swift resolution prevented an even bigger eyesore Need to report something similar in Staines South? Contact Chris Bateson
19 Nov 2020
Lib Dems back Paul Kennedy to be Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner
He wants to bring back community policing The Lib Dems have selected a candidate to bring back community policing, tackle drugs and get a fairer deal for Surrey.
17 Nov 2020
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