July 2009 Archives

A fun family play day is being held on Wednesday, August 5 at Molesey Hurst recreation park between 10am and 4pm.

Taking place at the park, off Dunstall Way, there will be bouncy castles, arts and crafts, water slides and a sand pit for the whole family to enjoy.

The play day is being held throughout the UK, but this is the first time that it is being held in Elmbridge.

The community play rangers will be on hand to lead the fun.

The Elmbridge Community Safety Partnership is looking to build closer links with resident associations in the borough in an effort to combat crime and anti social behaviour.

The partnership currently communicates with 32 resident groups, which works out as roughly a third of Elmbridge, but wants to have more dealings with the groups so they can combat issues quickly.

To register an association, contact the community safety team on 01372 474399.

Two Thames Ditton residents were found guilty of carrying out unlawful work on a tree at their property in Church Lane, which was protected by a tree preservation order.

At Staines magistrates court, on Thursday, July 16, a Mr Lascelles was fined £300 and a Mrs Lowe was fined £200, as well being ordered to pay half of the council's costs and a £15 victim surcharge.

Elmbridge council had not given permission for any work to be carried out, and the size of the tree was cut by half.

Elmbridge youngsters aged between 11 and 19 are being encouraged to take part in an 'Elmbridge has talent competition'.

Although the final is not until Saturday, October 24, youth organisations and schools are being encouraged to enter up to three acts, who would perform at Reed's School, in Sandy Lane, Cobham.

The winner, who can showcase any skill, will receive £1000 for their school or organisation.
For more information contact leisure and cultural services on 01372 474576.

Two cars collided on Friday (10) night resulting in one of them crashing into a wall.

Just after 8pm, in Matham Road, East Molesey, a silver Ford Fiesta and a blue and white Ford Fiesta crashed into each other with the resulting impact causing the blue and white Fiesta to hit a wall.

The female driver of the blue and white Fiesta was taken to Kingston hospital and treated for minor injuries including whiplash and shock.

Police attended the scene and both vehicles were removed from the road shortly before 9pm.

A public meeting is being held on Thursday, July 16 to discuss the Elmbridge Core Strategy.

Taking place between 2pm and 4pm at the Civic Centre, in Esher High Street, the consultation will act as an opportunity for residents to give their views on the future of the area.

For more information or to confirm attendance at the meeting, phone planning policy on 01372 474829.