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
Spelthorne News
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
Local Councillor Chris Bateson ran a successful campaign to clear pathway
The path haD become very overgrown As many of you will know there is a well-used footpath running from the Kingston Road near the Jolly Butcher Public House through to Berryscroft Road. It is used significantly by parents and school children going to and from Buckland School as well as other residents.
16 Nov 2020
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