LOSRA

Following our announcement (see article of 15th February) Lower Sunbury residents packed the public gallery at Full Council on 25th February and asked a number of questions relating to development of green belt, protected urban open space, housing targets and air pollution.

The questions and answers are reproduced in full, and may be viewed by clicking on the "read more" button below.

More details to follow but be sure to put this very important date in your diary. The Leader of the Council undertook to convene a special Planning Committee to determine the London Irish applications, and he can now confirm that this will be held at 7pm on 27th April at Kempton Park Racecourse. Arrangement for the evening and the extent of public participation are yet to be finalised. This Website will be updated as soon as more information becomes available to us.

Plans for the installation of an 'Eco Park' at Charlton Lane, Sunbury, have recently been publiished in the local press. We are yet to be persuaded that Charlton Lane is the most appropriate site, and we understand that there is some reluctance to publish the Management Consultants' report which claims that Charlton is indeed the best location.

The plans, which seem to have been assembled in great haste, propose a massive industrial development which raises a number of serious concerns, for example, about the number of heavy vehicle movements in the area; and how these plans will fit in with future intentions for mineral extraction.

To answer these questions and any other concerns which residents may have, Cllr. Lynne Hack of Surrey County Council has accepted an invitation from LOSRA to make a presentation to residents on Wednesday 17th March at 7pm at The Arts Centre, Thames Street.

It would be a mistake to assume that this development will have little impact on Lower Sunbury residents as the implications will have a wide geographical spread and has the potential to touch all of us. You are urged to attend.

For more information about the Eco Park, click here to visit the Surrey County Council website

The Lower Sunbury Neighbourhood Team Police Report for the month of February may be viewed by clicking here.

Those of us who grow clematis, or are thinking of planting these delightful climbing shrubs, Will be interested to know that The British Clematis Society Members will be in the Sunbury Walled Garden on Saturday 13 March, 10.30-12.30 and 2-3pm, pruning the Clematis collection.

 All are welcome, either to watch or take part.

PC Caroline Barnes has issued the following crime alert to all residents, together with advice on how you, or an elderly relative or friend can avoid falling victim to a vile crime such as this.

Dear Resident

On Saturday 27th February 2010 an elderly resident who lives in Lower Sunbury, who lives alone, had a bogus caller knock at the door. The caller was a well-spoken and well-dressed man in his 40’s, who gained entry to the house on the pretext of collecting some books. Once in the house he brazenly went around the house, opening drawers and cupboards and left with a number of items, including jewellery.

As you can imagine the resident was very upset by the experience.

In an effort to try to prevent this from happening again to another resident we would ask that you read and act on the following crime prevention advice:

Crime prevention advice: Distraction burglars

Surrey Police is working hard to make the elderly and vulnerable aware of the methods used by distraction burglars and bogus callers. Residents can help by following a few simple rules to avoid becoming a victim of distraction burglary.

LOCK:

• Keep your front and back doors locked, even when at home.

STOP:

• Before you answer, stop and think if you are expecting anyone.
• Check that you have locked any back doors and taken the key out.
• Look through the spyhole or the window to see who it is.

CHAIN:

• If you decide to open the door, put the chain or bar on first.
• Keep the bar or chain on while you are talking to the person on the doorstep. (Normally, when the door is shut and locked, leave the bar or chain off in case you need to get out in an emergency)
  

CHECK:

• If someone who looks official calls at your door, always do the following:
• Ask for and carefully check their identity card, even if they have a prearranged appointment - all genuine callers will carry one.
• Close the door while you do this.
• heck the caller matches the photo on the card and, if it is a prearranged appointment, their name is the same as the one on the letter.
• Look up the company phone number in the phone book or call directory enquiries and check it against the card the caller has given you.
• Do not ring the number on the card as it may be a fake.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS, KEEP THEM OUT

• If you have any doubts about the caller tell them to call back later when someone can be with you or to contact you by letter to arrange a more convenient time.

 If you wish to discuss your personal crime prevention needs then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Lower Sunbury Safer Neighbourhood Team.

 Please share this email with your family, friends and neighbours to ensure that as many people as possible are aware of the above advice.

Kind Regards

PC Caroline Barnes 3885

NSO Lower Sunbury

Following extensive coverage of the Public Meeting held by residents opposed to the London Irish Plans, Sam Blackledge of The Surrey Advertiser has given a right of reply to Andy Martin, CEO, London Irish Holdings, who describes Hazelwood Golf Club as "a grotty old driving range" and says "We're not going to do anything to screw the community". The Chairman of LOSRA spoke on behalf of residents.

To see the full article click here