Residents may be aware that Long Ditton has two large village halls on the Ewell Road which -subject to availbility-can be hired for indoor sports, clubs, children’s parties etc .The recently appointed Bookings Manager is Kate Giles who can be contacted on ldvht@hotmail.co.uk. or dedicated mobile 0780 405 7589. These details (and other community information) can always be found on the following page:
http://longdittonresidentsassociation.wordpress.com/community-information/
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Flower Festival St Mary’s Church Long Ditton
Come and see some amazing and fun flower displays.
Thursday 9th June 2–4pm
Friday 10th June 10.30am–5pm
Saturday11th June10.30–5pm
Floral Displays will be Nursery Rhymes and Biblical Quotations
Cream Teas and other attractions on Saturday
Local schools and youth groups are involved with some of the floral arrangements
Admission £3
Children free
Tony Solly
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Tony Solly on Saturday 14 May from a heart attack. Tony was a keen supporter of the LDRA over a number of years, as president and before that as secretary. The funeral will take place on Tuesday 31 May at 2.45pm at Randalls Park Crematorium, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, KT22 0AG. Rather than flowers, the family would prefer donations to the Princess Alice Hospice. Cheques should be made payable to Princess Alice Hospice and should be sent to:
Alan Greenwood and Sons
57 Fleece Road
Long Ditton
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 5JR
Elmbridge Residents’ Panel
Elmbridge Borough Council (EBC) is requesting residents’ help in promoting its Residents’ Panel. The panel is made up of local residents and EBC asks for their views on the council’s services two or three times a year. This could be about anything the council is working on, e.g. council priorities, budget, recycling, crime. It is part of the council’s drive to make it easier for residents to ‘Have Your Say’.
In particular EBC is trying to promote an online panel as this is an extremely cost effective and environmentally friendly form of consultation. The link to join the online panel is www.elmbridge.gov.uk/consult (enter in browser not search engine). If any residents would like to join but do not have computer access they can join the postal panel by ringing the council on 01372 474394.
Spring public meeting and police panel meeting – Thursday 12 May – 8pm
St Mary’s Junior School, Sugden Road, KT7 0AD
** ALL WELCOME! **
We anticipate that our county and borough councillors will be present as usual.
Topics for discussion will include:
- St James Homes proposed new development of 24 houses off Windmill Lane
- Parking Phase 2 – Windmill Lane, Prospect Road and Ditton Reach
- SCC street lighting replacement programme
- The Long Ditton map
The meeting will start with a police ‘Neighbourhood Panel Meeting’. This will be run by PC Katie Kennedy who will brief us on current police matters as she sees them. This is your chance to make the police aware of what you perceive to be specific problems.
Phase 2 parking restrictions in Windmill Lane, Ditton Reach and Prospect Rd
At the April committee meeting a resident expressed the view that the new restrictions had led to increased speeding and it was suggested that he take this up with the police as a traffic issue. Councillor Shweta Kapadia highlighted a new problem of commuters parking in the recreation ground car park. It was noted that Southbank car park charges had been much reduced.
Map of Long Ditton
It has been decided to display a copy at the village fair and take orders for further copies (price to be confirmed).
On-street parking charges
Although Surrey County Council plans to introduce on-street parking charges in Claygate and Thames Ditton there are no such plans in Long Ditton.
Dangers of parked cars in Effingham Road
The road rep spoke at the April committee meeting about the problems of overhanging hedges and cars parked on the pavement. It was agreed that he should draft a letter to residents of the road.
Felling of tree in Surbiton Hockey Club car park
At the April committee meeting the Planning Officer reported that the tree was still there and there was some confusion over the Elmbridge Borough Council letter about replacing it. Alex Needs of Elmbridge Borough Council was to inspect the tree.
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