The project to lay a path around the perimeter of Cedars Recreation Ground was suggested by a local Sunbury resident who was having problems using the park for her disabled son as pushing a chair around without a solid path was difficult. Around the same time local Councillors were given a Windfall Grant from Spelthorne and this has been used for the project which started at the beginning of September.
There is growing concern for the state of Surrey County Council's finances. Over the last 6 years council tax in Surrey has gone up almost 20%, while many have seen only small increases in wages. In spite of these increases, we are facing a staggering £123m of cuts to services in the next 12 months.
Local Liberal Democrat campaigner, Tom Fidler, is horrified by the increase in fly-tipping following changes to charing policy by Surrey County Council and writes:
Councillor Sandra Dunn has provided the following update on the Charlton Lane "Eco Park".
The Liberal Democrat leader, Vince Cable, has set out the alternative Liberal Democrat approach to the budget and the problems...
The Liberal Democrat leader, Vince Cable, has set out the alternative Liberal Democrat approach to the budget and the problems...
