It was reported that there had been a meeting of the Local Committee at which draft proposals for a range of parking changes had been presented, including Windmill Lane, Prospect Road and surrounding areas. Consultation with residents would take place over the next 2-3 months.
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Map of Long Ditton
Some progress had been made in talks on the basis of siting the map near the existing notice board. This would, however, mean going back to Elmbridge for planning permission for the new site.
Shortage of salt for icy roads
The possibility of buying a salt box had been looked into and further investigation of what permissions might be needed regarding its siting would be undertaken.
Potholes and verges
It was agreed that the potholes had got worse and were very bad in the area, particularly around Sugden Road and Manor Road. Surrey County Council was being pressed for some action. Residents are encouraged to report potholes on the SCC website www.surreycc.gov.uk.
Lamp posts
It was reported that the new contract for provision of lampposts in Surrey would start on 1st April 2010 with, eventually, 85% of all lamp posts being replaced. Elmbridge was second in line and would start to get the new lamp posts around April 2011. There would be different styles to be in keeping with different street environments.
Internet newspaper
Attention is drawn to the Elmbridge Today internet newspaper which can be found at: http://www.elmbridgetoday.co.uk/
Planning matters – Nursery at Hinchley Wood Secondary School
The Association had liaised with the Hinchley Wood Residents Association and offered support in relation to the application to build a 3-storey private nursery on part of the land occupied by the secondary school. The original plans had, however, now been refused.
Manny’s shop has won a national award
From Councillor Tim Grey:
If you weren’t aware already I nominated Mannys along with Ian Taylor, who sponsored the nomination, for an award as small shop of the year.
The background is that the award came into being as a result of a cross-party working group in the House of Commons, chaired by David Aymes MP. As I understand many hundreds of shops were nominated.
Manny got down to the last ten, all of whom attended the ceremony at the House of Commons yesterday along with their local MPs. I was very kindly invited along. Out of all those hundreds of shops chosen, Mannys came in first place!!! It really is an amazing achievement as the award is a national award focussing on the importance of local shops to the community they serve, as well as ensuring they meet the highest standards in terms of retail stock, and so forth.
I am really so pleased for him and for LD as a whole. It should be great for the identity of the village as a whole.
Petitions
The Surrey Potholes petition can be found at
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/road-investment/
The Hampton Court development petition can be found at
Bike Theft
In a 12-month period, Elmbridge has seen an increase of over 60% in reported bicycle theft, rising from 279 incidents to 455.
To help combat the rise in bicycle theft, there are a number of steps that you can take. Property marking your bicycle with your house number and postcode will deter the burglar, and help to identify the bicycle should the police recover it. Keeping a record of the bicycle’s serial number at home also provides extra assurances. Always fit a good quality lock when leaving your bicycle in a public place, garage or shed.
These figures show a huge increase in bicycle thefts and do not include any thefts which may have taken place at our railway stations as these crimes are held by British Transport Police. We do know that a number of sheds and garages across the Borough are targeted, with very few of the bicycles being recovered. We need to find out who is stealing the bicycles, and where they are being sold on. Anyone with information can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or the Community Safety team in confidence on 01372 474 399, or email communitysafety@elmbridge.gov.uk “
People with information about criminal activity who do not want to go to the police can call Crimestoppers twenty four hours a day, seven days a week to pass on what they know anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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