Welcome to the LOSRA Website
Like any local community, the policies and decisions shaping the character and future of Lower Sunbury are influenced by a combination of local and national government initiatives, alongside market forces and vested interests operating within these frameworks. As with many areas, Lower Sunbury faces challenges stemming from an aging infrastructure, rapid urban development, increasing traffic congestion, and other pressures that impact both quality of life and the distinctive character of the neighbourhood.
In collaboration with local authorities, other residents’ associations and amenity groups, LOSRA plays a vital role in addressing fundamental issues that affect its members' lives. This organisation not only engages with broader strategic concerns but also focuses on the everyday matters that shape community well-being.
To stay informed, we encourage you to subscribe to our regular e-bulletins via the link at the top left of this page. Your continued support is essential to our efforts, and we urge you to join or renew your membership. Subscriptions for 2026 are now payable at £5 per household. Donations are also welcome.
Spelthorne Council Announces Re-structuring of Senior Management
The re-structuring at senior management level has taken a step forward with the appointment of five Group Heads
The appointments are part of the "Towards a Sustainable Future" programme designed to make Spelthorne a leaner, self-funding Council, whilst protecting the services that people value and rely upon.
The changes mean that senior management will be better aligned with the political leadership and financial savings will also be realised from the streamlining.
The decision of the Appointments Panel, comprising of Councillors Harvey, Harman, Barnard, Doran, (also supported by Councillor Madams), was unanimous.
The five appointed are:
- Sandy Muirhead - Commissioning and Transformation
- Jackie Taylor - Neighbourhood Services
- Karen Sinclair and Deborah Ashman - Community Wellbeing
- Heather Morgan - Regeneration and Growth
- Linda Norman - Finance and Customer Relations
Roberto Tambini, Spelthorne's Chief Executive, said: "This was a most rigorous and fair selection process with councillors being impressed with the calibre of our internal applicants. We will all be working hard to ensure a smooth transition".
The Group Heads will take up their new roles this week.
Manfred Mann's Mike D'Abo Comes to SCC on Friday 22nd April
The next Music Night at the Sunbury Cricket Club falls on Friday 22nd April, and it promises to be a very special evening, as the Club welcomes the multi-talented singer and songwriter Mike D'Abo.
Mike is best known, of course, as the singer with Manfred Mann in the 1960s, who took over from Paul Jones in the band when Paul went solo, and fronted a string of big hits, including 'Just Like A Woman', 'Semi Detached Suburban Mr. James' , 'Ha Ha! Said The Clown', 'My Name Is Jack', and 'Fox On The Run', almost all of them making the Top 10 as well as a No.1 with 'The Mighty Quinn'. Before that he had been in A Band Of Angels, who recorded for Decca, United Artists and Piccadilly between 1964 and 1966.
He is also a highly successful songwriter, writing “Handbags And Glad Rags”, which has been a hit over the years for Chris Farlowe, Rod Stewart and The Stereophonics, and co-writing The Foundations’ biggie “Build Me Up Buttercup”. He also wrote the music for the film “There’s a Girl In My Soup”, and turned his hand to writing jingles for TV commercials, including Cadbury’s “Finger of Fudge”!
Other credits include performing the show stopping “King Herod’s Song” on the original recording of “Jesus Christ Superstar”.
He will be appearing with his trio featuring Dik Cadbury and Steve Degutis on bass, guitar and harmonies, as he not only performs songs from across his career, but will give us some juicy and hilarious insights behind the scenes of the business as he recounts anecdotes from episodes and encounters during his half-century in the business.
It will be a fascinating, entertaining and usual evening. As usual, food will be be available before the show which opens at 8.30pm. Cost of admission £10 at the door.
Football IS for Girls!
The appeal of women's football increases exponentially year on year with national coverage to match. To parents and grandparents wishing to divert their daughters' attention away from tablets, phones and the distractions of social media, why not get them started early by introducing them to the Kempton Girls Football Club which caters all 5 - 9 year olds of all abilities. Attendance is free and great fun is guaranteed.
Redrow to Host Information Day on Development Proposals at Kempton Park
Redrow, the housebuilders, will be hosting an Information Day at the Desert Orchid Suite, first floor, Kempton Park on Saturday 23rd April between 10am and 2pm.
The stated purpose of this event is to allow those who are interested to meet members of the project team, gain a better understanding of Redrow’s approach, and, most importantly, allow them to listen to residents and better understand any concerns.
All of the information will be displayed online at www.RedrowKempton.co.uk from the evening of the 22nd April, and there will be mechanisms for initial feedback to be given.
Residents will be aware that LOSRA is vehemently opposed to development of this site (which could amount to +1500 units) not just because of its green belt status but also because of its implications for traffic congestion on the A308 and surrounding roads.
Please take this opportunity to make your views known.
"Miles Davis Through the Years" at the RAC on Sunday, 1st May
A fresh and contemporary approach to a selection of compositions from Miles's long and diverse recording career is brought to the Riverside Arts Centre, Thames Street, on Sunday 1st May at 7.30pm.Tickets £10 on the door or £8 if booked on line at www.moodindigoevents.co.uk
Navigate Your Way to Cut-price Flood Cover
This item is posted for those residents who have fallen victim to the dreadful experience of flooding and may have missed the article in last week's Sunday Times.
A long-awaited scheme to help home-owners in flood-prone areas obtain affordable insurance started last week - but not all providers are telling customers they could save thousands by switching to a new deal, and they may even have to pay a penalty to access the low-cost scheme.
The Sunday Times investigation which followed three families and spoke to dozens of insurers, found that policyholders - who may have paid eye-watering insurance bills, or even survived for several years without cover at all - must be proactive to take advantage of the new "Flood Re" scheme. By shopping around, some customers can cut annual premiums from £3000 to just £400,
About 350,000 households nationally could benefit from the Flood Re scheme, which creates a pot of money that insurers can draw on to cover flood damage claims. The scheme, a "world first", finally launched on April 4th after being announced in 2013. Excesses can be cut from anything up to £25,000 to just £250. To be eligible, the homeowner must live in the property (buy-to-lets and businesses are excluded), and it must have been built before January 1, 2009.
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Coffee Concert at the RAC on 23rd April
The Sunbury & Shepperton Arts Association (SSAA) announces details of its forthcoming Coffee Concert on 23rd April featuring Emma Abbate and Julian Perkins.
Please Take a Few Minutes to Complete Health Centre 2016 Survey
Readers of our periodical newsletters, website and e-bulletins will be aware that the management and clinicians at our Health Centre in Green street are constantly striving to improve their services against a backdrop of ever-increasing patient lists.
The drive for improvement necessarily includes feedback from patients. If you or one of your family has had occasion to visit the Centre during the last year please take a few minutes to complete the online survey.
Gender and age-band will be requested but not your name.
To complete, click here:
Surrey Police Launch "Policing in Your Neighbourhood" Restructure
Surrey Police have made the following announcement:
Sunday April the 3rd saw the launch of the "Policing in Your Neighbourhood" restructure of Surrey Police. This means that there will be more of Surrey's uniformed officers per Borough responding to and investigating reports of crime and disorder. They will now be based in boroughs which means they will get to know the area and its residents/criminals. What this means for you is a greater police presence and a face and name that you will get to know as your investigation grows. It also means that the officer retains ownership of any calls they attend which means they will have a more personal attachment to their investigation.
Our CID department will investigate more serious crimes and offences requiring specialist investigation. They will also investigate matters that involve safeguarding vulnerable people.
There will still be a dedicated specialist neighbourhood team for Spelthorne this will consist of 2 sergeants, 2 PCs and 7 PCSOs (soon to be increased to 12). They are specialist officers who will problem solve serious chronic and long term neighbourhood issues.
Our priorities are to:
- Protect the most vulnerable
- Pursue criminals
- Prevent crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour
BAD INFLUENCE Return to Sunbury Cricket Club, Friday 8th April
The next Music Night at Sunbury Cricket Club is on Friday 8th April, when the Club welcomes back BAD INFLUENCE, who played a storming gig on their first Music Night appearance early last year.
This is something of a special occasion, as the band are celebrating their 30th gigging year, so it’s great that Sunbury can be part of their anniversary tour. They have been led throughout that time by the formidable talents of Val Cowell on guitar and vocals and Robert Hayes on lead and slide guitar, with the line-up also featuring Pete Stroud on bass, well-known to many of you as a regular member of Buddy Whittington’s touring band, plus drummer Harry James, formerly with Thunder and Magnum.
Their distinctive brand of driving blues/rock has earned them a big following, as well as bringing them the accolade of their latest CD “Carousel” being featured on Paul Jones’ Radio 2 blues show. Their CD releases and ‘live’ show features top class original material alongside versions of songs by the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty and others; and Val’s vocals were described by one reviewer as having “a tidal wave of a voice that can take on the mantle of our greatest singers”.
It will be proper rocking night in the best Music Night traditions.
Sunbury Cricket Club at the Heart of the Lower Sunbury Community
For those who may be unfamiliar with Sunbury Cricket Club, it is a vibrant and unique part of the Lower Sunbury community situated at the eastern end of Lower Sunbury between Harfield Road and Kenton Avenue.
The Club provides opportunities for players between the ages of 5 and 75+ and has a club house that is open all year round for social members to enjoy a relaxed ambience.
Adult Players and Ex-Players of all Ages and Standards and Social Members Welcome
There are opportunities aplenty for current players and those wishing to return to the game.
That Sunbury CC were winners of the Surrey Championship in 2015 belies the fact that the Club fields 7 or 8 XIs every weekend and both welcomes, and needs, players of all abilities to fulfil a varied and attractive fixture list. The Club fields four XIs on Saturdays and three, sometimes four, XIs on Sundays. There are also some mid-week fixtures.
The lower XIs provide a competitive yet sociable standard of cricket with older players, some of them distinctly middle aged, or beyond, providing leadership to the younger players making their way up the XIs. Our oldest player is 76 this year and several others are in their mid to late 60s.
To join: If you are interested in playing cricket or to join as a social member please contact the membership secretary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Peter Browne on 07802 444977.
Colts Cricket
The colts section provides opportunities for boys and girls from 5s (reception class) rising upwards. The youngest colts start with a soft ball with an emphasis on fun, teamwork and ball skills progressing gradually the standard format of the game from the age 9 upwards through to under 17s. Teenage colts also have the opportunity to play in the senior weekend XIs when they are ready to do so. Parents enjoy a family membership and usage of the social facilities of the Club as non-playing members.
Younger Colts: Parents of prospective colts in Reception through to Year 4 may enrol at the Club from 10:00am on any Sunday morning at the Club (post code TW16 5PS) from this Sunday 10th April or any subsequent Sunday.
Older Colts: Parents of prospective colts in Years 5 to Year 12 should contact John Ventham (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07769 657032) or Dave Smith (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07590 209763).
Social Activities
The Club hosts regular music, quiz and skittles nights.
Its community presence is strengthened by a large hall which can accommodate up to 150 people. This is supported by a well stocked bar and is available with or without catering for parties, receptions and other forms of entertainment at competitive rates. Bookings may be made by calling 01932 783133 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Orchard Meadow Natural Play Area - Free Launch Party
Following the article posted on this site on 22nd February, residents are invited by the Council to come along to the free official launch party at Orchard Meadow on Tuesday 12th April from 3.30 - 5.30pm.
There will be free entertainment including Punch and Judy, juggling, balloon modelling and arts & crafts.
Time is Running out to Register to Vote
We publish the following notice from Spelthorne Council:
Time is running out to make sure you have registered to vote for Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) on Thursday 5 May.
Spelthorne residents can check if they are registered to vote by contacting the Electoral Services team at Spelthorne Borough Council by email at electoral.services@spelthorne. gov.uk or by calling 01784 444218. Eligible voters who are not listed will need to register themselves by 18 April. If you have moved recently or are a first-time voter you will also need to register. This can be done by visiting www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.
Registering now also ensures those people eligible to vote in the European Referendum will be able to do so on 23 June. Another benefit of registering can include improving your credit rating as credit reference agencies check the electoral register for address information.
The role of Police and Crime Commissioners started in November 2012 and they are responsible for holding the Chief Constable and the police force to account on the public's behalf, overseeing how crime is tackled in their area, and aiming to make sure the police are providing a good service. Information on all the candidates for Surrey will be posted closer to polling day on www.choosemypcc.org.uk.
John Jory, Chief Executive of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, is the Police Area Returning Officer (PARO) responsible for the PCC elections in the Surrey police force area. He said: "Anyone not yet registered to vote should do so as soon as possible so they can have their say on issues that affect their day-to-day lives. It only takes a few minutes to complete the form and register to vote online.”
All borough and district Local Returning Officers (LROs) will be responsible for the conduct of the election in their particular areas on Thursday 5 May 2016. They will send their verification and count results to the PARO on Friday 6 May and the PARO will manage the overall verification and count process. The PCC result announcement will be made at Donyngs Leisure Centre at Redhill on Friday 6 May.
Anyone thinking of standing as a candidate in the PCC election needs to submit their nomination by 4pm on Thursday 7 April.
For further information about the PCC election and how to stand as a candidate visit www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/pccelection
Charlton Lane Re-cycling Centre - Change to Hours and Operation
Further to the article published on this site on 8th March please note the changes to opening hours of the Charlton Lane Re-cycling centre. In addition, LOSRA has been asked to publish the information leaflet which announces more restrictive policies as a result on cuts in central government funding.
Opening hours
Until 31 March 2016
- Monday to Friday - 8am to 4.15pm
- Weekends - 9am to 4.15pm
From 1 April 2016 (all year round)
- Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm
- Weekends - 9am to 4pm
The centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
