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Welcome to the Spring edition of Heathscene magazine, updating you on the latest news, information and events across the Borough.
What’s On
A new Leader of the Council was elected in January, and I’d like to congratulate Cllr Alan McClafferty on his appointment. For more details on this, go to page 6.
Fun spring and summer events
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Climate Change is an issue that faces the planet as a whole, and the latest information on our efforts to tackle it as a Council is on page 5.
Community Support
The Council recently agreed the budget and set the Council Tax for the upcoming year, full details on page 9.
Funding and grants for local groups
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The slight increase in Council Tax, equivalent to just under 10p per week on a Band D property, will help ensure important services like Community Transport continue to be offered – see page 12 for more. There’s key information about upcoming elections and consultations on page 15 - be sure you make your voice heard. With spring now upon us, there are plenty of great events coming up, from the Camberley Carnival to the Surrey Heath Show, along with various local plans to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day (pages 18 and 23). Finally, we were all saddened at SHBC to hear of the death of Cllr Sam Kay in January – I’d just like to reiterate my sympathies to his family and friends.
Tim Pashen SHBC Deputy Chief Executive (Interim)
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Regeneration Camberley
CAMBERLEY INSPIRED
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Camberley High Street, Princess Way and Knoll Walk improvement works are now taking place This project will bring significant improvements to these areas with new road and pavement surfaces, lighting, street furniture and public art. The works started in January, when the contractor Dyer and Butler moved on site, and are due to complete next year. The High Street and Princess Way are still open for business! All the shops and businesses are open throughout the works and the areas are fully accessible for pedestrians. The works will be taking place in five phases. The first two phases are due to complete in June 2020. These works include the central part of the High Street from the junction at Princess Way to Obelisk Way, and the pedestrianised area in Princess Way. The road and pavement
surfaces are being removed and replaced with improved new materials. The following phases will include the lower part of the High Street, the carriageway in Princess Way and finally Knoll Walk. The sections will be closed off and reopen as the phases start and finish. The top half of the High Street from Obelisk Way to London Road will be improved as part of the future London Road Development. You can read more about the project at camberleybeinspired. com where you can also access a Question and Answer document about the works. If you have any additional questions please email camberley.highstreet@ dyerandbutler.co.uk.
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Knoll Walk
Lumina latest
The transformation of Ashwood House into a new development called Lumina is nearly complete, and the 116 luxury new apartments will shortly be on the market. More details on the features and facilities at the new development can be found at lumina-camberley.co.uk. The Council is also currently investigating options for the commercial space on the ground floor.
Climate action Environment
SHBC declared a Climate Emergency last October, and a Working Group has been set up to develop strategy, policies and recommend actions to tackle this issue.
In October 2019, following a Climate Emergency being declared, the Council pledged to become carbon neutral by 2030 across its own estate and operations, including contractors used, and support the actions being taken by Surrey County Council in this area.
It will report back to the Executive in due course.
A cross-party Working Group was set up by the Council Executive in November. Its agreed overall aim is to consider and make recommendations to the Executive and/or the Council on strategies and actions to be undertaken to address climate change, and develop policy for the use of renewable materials and energy across the Council’s estate in order for the Council to become carbon neutral.
These include encouraging high recycling rates (SHBC is consistently in the top five in the country), a commitment alongside the other Surrey Boroughs and Districts to Surrey County Council’s agreement to reducing single-use plastics, promoting biodiversity, installing electric car charging points, and replacing standard lights with energy-efficient LED versions throughout Main Square car park.
At its first meeting last month the Working Group considered
The Working Group appointment builds on SHBC’s commitment to tackle climate change, and expands on actions already being taken by the Council to address environmental issues.
potential collaboration with other Surrey councils through the Surrey Environment Partnership, the possibility to amend procurement policies as well as Planning Policy issues. Issues discussed also included the establishment of a Baseline Carbon Emissions Study and the development of a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan.
Surrey Heath Local Plan and Climate Change The Council has an important role in shaping new and existing developments in ways that reduce carbon emissions and positively build community resilience to challenges such as heat stress or flood risk. Policies in the new Local Plan currently being developed will need to ensure that development
within the Borough contributes to the mitigation of, and adaptation to climate change. The Council is currently in the process of commissioning a climate change study that will form part of the Council’s evidence base. The climate change study will inform policies in the new Local
Plan, including an overarching climate change mitigation and adaptation policy, which will set a carbon emissions reductions target for the Local Plan and support the delivery of zero/low carbon, resilient development in Surrey Heath. surreyheath.gov.uk/ draftlocalplan
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Newleader Council
Councillor Alan McClafferty was elected as Leader of SHBC following an Extraordinary Council meeting on 29 January 2020.
Cllr McClafferty, a Conservative who has represented St Michaels ward since he was elected in 2015, has previously been Chair of Performance and Finance Scrutiny Committee and Portfolio Holder for
Cllr Colin Dougan (St Michaels) was appointed Deputy Leader.
Democrats 9, Community Group 5, Camberley Independents 2, Green Party 2. There is currently 1 vacant seat.
The political groups of the Council are as follows: Conservatives 16, Liberal
Cllr McClafferty announced the new Council Executive at the meeting.
Regulatory, which later became Planning & People.
The Portfolio Holders are: Business & Transformation: Cllr Colin Dougan
Finance: Cllr David Lewis
Places & Strategy: Cllr Rebecca JenningsEvans
Environment & Health: Cllr David Mansfield
Planning & People: Cllr Adrian Page
Support & Safeguarding: Cllr Josephine Hawkins
Councillor Sam Kay It was with great sadness that Surrey Heath Borough Council learned of the death of Councillor Sam Kay in January. Tribute was paid to Cllr Kay at
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Full Council last month. Our thoughts and condolences remain with all Cllr Kay’s family and friends at this very difficult time.
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Best in the business
Marketing
Anticipation is building for this year’s Surrey Heath Business Awards. Businesses from across Surrey Heath will gather at Camberley Theatre at the end of the month for the Surrey Heath Business Awards; celebrating the great people and ideas that keep our local economy thriving. There were dozens of entries across all the categories and the judges were once again impressed by their quality and diversity. The judges are: Scott Lloyd-Payne, Head of EMEA SOACC Bank of America Paul Marcus, MD Eagle Radio Val Buckingham, Delivery Manager Frederick’s Foundation Roya Croudace, Growth Hub Director Enterprise M3 Louise Livingston, SHBC Executive Head Transformation
This year, the ceremony will have a new format with students from local Sixth Forms working alongside Eagle Radio’s MD, Paul Marcus, to host the event.
■ Positive Social Impact Award (2019 winner Natural Baby Shower)
There are seven award categories:
■ Best Small and Best Medium Business Awards (2019 winners The Cabin and Herrington Carmichael)
■ Business Innovation Award (2019 winner Surrey Security Services) ■ Developing Talent Award (2019 winner Eclipse Creative Communications)
■ Business Star of the Year Award (2019 winner Mike Pickets - Raver Tots)
■ Outstanding Achievement Award (2019 winner Amazon Filters)
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Outdoor fun Leisure
An update on the latest playground makeovers across the Borough.
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Southcote Park
The new playground at Lightwater Country Park opened in November after an £80k makeover.
The Parkside Ward Councillors have used some of their Community Infrastructure Levy funds to install three additional pieces of equipment in Southcote Park play area - an activity net, rope swing and surf rider.
At its new location next to the café, the playground features two multiplay units, pick up sticks climbing frame, activity net, various swings, an agility trail, musical babel drum and a ‘rock ‘n bowl’ roundabout. The winning Wicksteed design was chosen following an extensive consultation held by SHBC last year, followed by a public vote. This playground was refurbished as part of a wider Play Area Improvement Scheme across Surrey Heath, worth £650,000 over three years. Other play areas refurbished so far include Cheylesmore Park, Camberley, Frimley Lodge Park, Briar Avenue, Lightwater and Evergreen Road, Frimley. Old Dean Recreation Ground Following the play area consultation and public vote the winning design by Kompan has been revealed! Check our website and social media channels for more details. Installation work on this fantastic new facility is due to begin later this year.
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Playground plans The next playgrounds on the list for a refurbishment are Watchetts Recreation Ground, Camberley, Chobham Road, Frimley and Loman Road, Mytchett.
Lightwater Country Park
Diabetes Walks The Surrey Heath Diabetes Walks are back at Frimley Lodge Park following a successful pilot. The 12-week programme, coordinated by SHBC in conjunction with Virgin Active, NHS Surrey Heath CCG and Tesco, is designed specifically for people living with Type 2 diabetes and incorporates both guided walks and guest speakers from diabetes experts. The programme of walks will take place every Monday at 10am from 16 March to 15 June. The aim of the programme is to steadily improve health and fitness as well as providing useful and practical information to increase confidence in managing Type 2 diabetes effectively. Spaces on the programme are limited - to book your place please call Craig Alford on 01276 707422 or email craig. alford@surreyheath.gov.uk
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Financial update
Council
Surrey Heath Borough Council continues to provide vital services for residents despite reduced funding. In December 2019 the Government announced that it would be providing no general grant for Council services delivered by SHBC, continuing the pattern of recent years.
services provided by the Council has increased.
The Council’s decision to acquire property also supports regeneration and the local economy.
This means 100% of the cost of services delivered by the Council is now raised locally through Council Tax, Business Rates, Rents and Charges. Under the current arrangements only 11% of Council Tax and 4% of Business Rates collected locally by SHBC stay with the Council – the remainder goes to Surrey County Council (around 75% of Council Tax) and Surrey Police (around 13% of Council Tax). Over the last 10 years the Council has lost £2.7m in government funding, yet the demand for and range of
year after all costs such as interest and loan repayments have been taken in to account.
The Council is under a legal duty to deliver a balanced budget, which was presented to Full Council in February.
Service cuts have been avoided due to greater efficiency through technology, reductions in staff, collaboration with other councils and organisations, increases in fees and investment in property. Property is budgeted to contribute £1.4m towards services in the coming financial
This means that Council Tax has to be increased if cuts are to be avoided. Residents will be asked to pay an additional £5 a year on the SHBC element of the bill for a Band D taxpayer, taking that total to £223.66. This equates to an increase of just under 10p per week. The Council will of course continue to drive efficiencies, work with partners and generate income, to help preserve services that residents value and rely on.
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Steve’s smiling! Environment
The Council’s free Christmas tree recycling scheme collected almost 1,400 real trees this year.
The Council’s Greenspace Team Leader Steve was the face of the campaign to beat last year’s total of 1,200 trees collected, and #MakeSteveSmile. He’s grinning from ear to ear after the target was beaten by nearly 200. The environmentally-friendly scheme offered 15 drop off sites across the Borough from 4-19 January, with the collected trees being turned into wood chippings and used to replenish the paths in recently opened Windlemere SANG (Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace). Now in its fourth year, the Christmas tree recycling scheme goes from strength to strength. A huge thank you to everyone who took part by dropping off their tree in this truly green scheme, which has multiple benefits, for residents, our greenspaces and the wider environment. There are plans to run the scheme again in January 2021. For more details on Windlemere SANG, and SANGs in general, go to surreyheath.gov.uk/SANGs
Wonderful wildflowers News of an extension to last year’s successful wildflower verge scheme This growing season, the Council has established three new wildflower sites across Lightwater and Windlesham, in partnership with Windlesham Parish Council. This is alongside the three original sites in Camberley and Frimley, which received fantastic feedback last year. These low maintenance sites will be sown with a completely UK native flowering seed mix. They are very beneficial to wildlife, providing food for pollinating insects and cover for small mammals, and creating
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a colourful display over the summer months. This doubling of sites expands the project further across the Borough, and working towards our eventual target of a wildflower site in every ward in Surrey Heath.
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Out and about Community
Would you or someone you know benefit from our Community Transport Service?
We offer a fully accessible, door-to-door bus service for people unable to access public bus services.
Helping people to access services, go to appointments and social activities in Surrey Heath and the neighbouring area, the Community Transport service caters for people with a physical, sensory or learning disability, frailty or mental health problems. We currently help residents aged from 18 to over 100 years old get to where they want to go via our specially adapted minibuses. One regular user is Maud Vickery, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Mrs Vickery still lives at home and the Community Transport service helps her retain her independence.
including those at the Windle Valley Centre and the Saturday Club. Mum is always ready and waiting for the bus as she enjoys these trips so much!” The service operates five days a week, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm, giving you the flexibility to travel when and where you want to go.
Maud celebrating her 100th Her daughter Linda Wildsmith said: “Community Transport means that Mum gets out regularly and sees lots of different friends
All of our vehicles can carry individuals who travel seated in their wheelchair. Our drivers are fully trained and are able to provide assistance to passengers as required. Carers are able to travel as a companion free of charge.
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How to book Before booking your first journey, sign up to our free membership. To register, complete our online form at the web address below. Once registered, contact our team on 01276 707655 to book a journey. You can pre-book your journeys a maximum of six days in advance. The cost of each journey will be calculated when you book and you can pay the driver when you travel. Our journeys are competitively priced.
Health update
Health
The latest news from NHS Surrey Heath Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) New website for mums-to-be! We are proud to announce the launch of a new website for mums-to-be which will support them from conception to post-birth. The website is the one-stop information hub for expectant families in Surrey Heath and surrounding areas. Here you will find information to help with your choice of where to give birth, as well as how to look after your baby when you bring it home.
Be prepared this Easter With Easter on its way we’re asking people to plan ahead and order their repeat prescriptions. Running out of medicine has serious consequences for patients’ health and creates additional demand on out-of-hours services. However, be sure to order only the medication you need – unused medication costs the NHS £300m each year. For help and advice with minor ailments, visit the pharmacy. Pharmacists are healthcare experts who give qualified clinical advice. If symptoms suggest it’s more serious they will ensure patients get the help they need. GP surgeries are now open for longer and offer weekend appointments - making it easier for patients to access when needed. For urgent medical help or advice when it’s not a life-threatening situation, call NHS 111. In a medical emergency call 999.
Check out the new website at frimleyhealthandcare.org.uk/ maternity
Creating Healthier Communities NHS Surrey Heath CCG, together with its partners in the Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System, has launched its Five Year Strategy called “Creating Healthier Communities”. During April and May we are holding public events to share with residents our strategy and how we can work together to help improve the health and wellbeing of the community. For more information and to find out how to get involved, visit our website surreyheathccg.nhs.uk.
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Community Economic development
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We are launching the Community Matters Partnership Project (CMPP) in Surrey Heath. CMPP is an award-winning charitable organisation who partner with businesses to help them to give back to their local communities. Businesses sign up to CMPP and can then access and network with other like-minded companies to support an array of projects in schools, with charities and community groups. CMPP help companies to be socially responsible and provide the means for them to deliver an exemplary corporate social responsibility with ease and effectiveness. Charities, schools and community groups can apply via the CMPP website to gain support from corporate volunteers through three key focused programs:
■ Community Action Days: A team of corporate volunteers will come to your venue and provide helping hands for a specific project you need help with, from creating an allotment within a school to painting your charity’s venue. ■ Business Ambassadors: Notfor-profit organisations can seek help from a business professional. It might be that your organisation needs some advice on websites, financial
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planning, marketing or cyber security, CMPP will try to connect you with a business who can help. ■ Businesses into Education: CMPP support schools by sourcing corporate volunteers from the world of work to go and help with workrelated projects from mock interviews to enterprise days. If you are a local business, big or small, that would like to give back to your community, you can get in touch with CMPP by visiting cmpp.org.uk or email hello@cmpp.org.uk. CMPP fund all of the above community projects through membership fees as companies join and fundraising events they host throughout the year.
Councilupdate
Council
The latest news from our Democratic Services team Community Governance Review Following a petition requesting the Council to create a new Parish Council for Windlesham, and after consideration of consultation responses, on 26 February the Council agreed to continue to the next stage of the review and to form a working party which will agree the terms of reference and the
options to consider for the next stage of review. The working party will include representatives from the various residents associations, the petitioners, all impacted Borough Councillors, representatives from Windlesham Parish Council, and officers. More: surreyheath.gov.uk/consult
Elections – 7 May 2020 Election of the Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner The Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner is elected every four years to oversee the work of the local police force, hold the Chief Constable to account, set the Police and Crime Plan and set
The next election will be held on 7 May 2020. For more information on the election please contact the Local Returning
Officer at vote@surreyheath. gov.uk or visit the Electoral Commission website. Information in relation to the candidates will be available in April.
A paper form is available from Democratic and Electoral Services at vote@surreyheath. gov.uk or if you don’t have access to the internet, contact the team on 01276 707165.
Deadlines Register to vote - midnight on Tuesday 21 April 2020. Apply for a postal vote/to appoint a proxy – 5pm on Wednesday 22 April 2020.
the budget.
By-Elections Following the sad news of the death of Sam Kay, who was both an SHBC Councillor for Bagshot Ward and a Parish Councillor of the Windlesham Parish Council, By-Elections for these vacancies will be held on 7 May 2020.
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If you are not already registered to vote you can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote
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Stand together Community
SHBC hosted their first Holocaust Memorial Day event in January.
As part of Surrey Heath's commitment to ‘Stand Together’ against hate, challenge prejudice and promote tolerance, a Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration Event was held at Surrey Heath House on 27 January.
Members of Surrey Heath Faith Forum including Chair Foad Rahami, and Vice Chair Ray Wicksman joined guests including the Mayor of Surrey Heath, Cllr Robin Perry, SHBC Councillors including Support and Safeguarding Portfolio Holder Cllr Josephine Hawkins, Deputy Chief Executive (Interim) Tim Pashen, and Borough Commander Inspector Bob Darkens of Surrey Police at the event. 2020 marks the 75th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, and also the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia. The ‘Stand Together’ theme explores how genocidal regimes throughout history have deliberately fractured societies by marginalising certain groups and how these tactics can be challenged by individuals standing together with their neighbours and speaking out against oppression.
Pride events Following last year's inaugural Pride Flag raising ceremony at Surrey Heath House, the Council reconfirmed its commitment to the Equality Act 2010 at last month's Full Council meeting, and committed to future events and actions supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Along with the Pride Flag raising becoming an annual event, a
'Pride Picnic' is also planned in the Borough. More information on these events will be shared on our social media channels when available.
Apprentice Network
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week in February, three of our apprentices went to the launch of the Surrey Apprentice Network. The group has been set up to enable
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apprentices from across the county to network and share their experiences. You can find out more about our apprenticeship scheme at surreyheath.gov.uk/ apprenticeships
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Solicitor - Disputes & Claims These days, more and more people are looking after elderly relatives, many willand be more of sound These days, more mind and body, but some will lack people are looking after elderly mental capacity or could well lose relatives, many will be of sound mental capacity in the future. mind and body, but some will lack
mental orlive could well Not all ofcapacity our relatives round thelose mental capacity in the future. corner, the trends of where our families reside has changed a lot over the years. Not all of our relatives live round the This has seen an increase in the number corner, the trends of where our families of family members who own homes, reside has changed a lot over the years. both in the UK and abroad, with many This has seen an increase in the number choosing to live out their days outside of family members who own homes, the UK. both in the UK and abroad, with many choosing to live their days outside The choices ourout loved ones make can the UK. create complications, especially if they haven’t written a Will or appointed The choices our loved ones make can Power of Attorney. It often leads create complications, especially if they to disagreements between family haven’t written a Will or appointed members over the best course of action Power of Attorney. It often leads to take. This is particularly the case if to disagreements between family the person being cared for is abroad members over the best course of action and there is a dispute over whether the to take. This is particularly the case if care being provided is appropriate. An the person being cared for is abroad individual cannot simply be removed and there is a dispute over whether the from their country of residence without care being provided is appropriate. An consideration of a number of legal individual cannot simply be removed factors. This was highlighted by the from their country of residence without Court of Protection in December 2019, consideration of a number of legal when it considered the case of TD (and factors. This was highlighted by the another) v KD (and another) [2019] Court of Protection in December 2019, EWCOP 56. when it considered the case of TD (and another) KD (and another) [2019] TD v KD vconcerned a man with EWCOP dementia56. (QD) who had been living
in Spain with his second wife (KD) for over 7 years. KD had been caring for QD in Spain and applied to the in Spain with his second wife (KD) Spanish authorities for his legal for over 7 years. KD had been caring guardianship. While this application for QD in Spain and applied to the was being considered, QD’s children Spanish authorities for his legal (TD) had concerns that QD was being guardianship. While this application inappropriately cared for by KD and, was being considered, QD’s children without consulting with KD, decided to (TD) had concerns that QD was being remove QD from Spain and take him to inappropriately cared for by KD and, England. TD then made an application without consulting with KD, decided to to the Court of Protection seeking an remove QD from Spain and take him to Order that QD: reside at a care home in England. TD then made an application England, not return to Spain, and only to the Court of Protection seeking an have supervised contact with KD. KD Order that QD: reside at a care home in opposed this application and challenged England, not return to Spain, and only TD’s ability to remove QD from Spain. have supervised contact with KD. KD opposed this application In considering whether toand dealchallenged with TD’s TD’s ability to remove QD from Spain. application, the Court of Protection took into account that QD had, prior to losing In considering whether to deal with TD’s his mental capacity, made the clear application, the Court of Protection took choice to make Spain his permanent into account that QD had, prior to losing home. QD was integrated into the his mental capacity, made the clear Spanish community and received choice to make Spain his permanent health care in Spain. QD’s removal to home. QD was integrated into the England was achieved “by stealth” and Spanish community and received was “wrongful”. TD could instead have health care in Spain. QD’s removal to notified the police, social services or KD England was achieved “by stealth” and directly. The Court of Protection decided was “wrongful”. TD could instead have that QD was not habitually resident in notified the police, social services or KD England and Wales and it could not deal directly. The Court of Protection decided with TD’s application on that basis. that QD was not habitually resident in England and Wales andwent it could The Court of Protection on not to deal with TD’s application on that basis. consider whether the matter was
deal with the application, and decided that it was not. This is because a substantive order was not necessary to deal with the application, and decided avert an immediate threat to life or safety that it was not. This is because a and there was no immediate need for substantive order was not necessary to further or other protection. avert an immediate threat to life or safety and Court there was no immediate need for The of Protection nevertheless further or otheraprotection. demonstrated proactive approach and decided that QD could be brought The Court of Protection nevertheless under the protection of England until the demonstrated a proactive approach authorities in Spain have determined the and decided that QD could be brought appropriate next steps. under the protection of England until the authorities in Spain have determinedofthe This case highlights the importance appropriate next steps. obtaining legal advice before deciding on what to do. To remove a member This case highlights the importance of of your family from their country of obtaining legal advice before deciding residence you need to ensure that the on what to do. To remove a member appropriate steps are taken to secure of your family from their country of their safety. residence you need to ensure that the appropriate stepsand are Dispute taken toResolution secure Our Private Client their safety. Solicitors are experienced in both, putting
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Festival fun What’s On
As part of the 2020 Camberley International Festival, the town will host two wonderful events this summer.
On Saturday 30 May, the Comedy Festival will once again take place in a large tipi in the park behind the theatre.
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With three top comedians and a very funny compere, this promises to be a great event - last year’s sold out in advance! There will be food and a bar on site, the gates open at 6:30pm. Tickets are just £15. On Saturday 13 June, it’s the Camberley Carnival! There will be a colourful parade through town, followed by a free afternoon of first-class family entertainment at the London Road Recreation Ground. This year, Camberley Theatre will be hosting their own tent for the afternoon.
There will also be live music, stalls, a bar, local gym club displays and much more. For more details on both events, visit camberleyinternational festival.com
In association with
Surrey Heath Show returns Saturday 16 May, 10am-4pm, Frimley Lodge Park The Surrey Heath Show returns for a 13th year with the 2020 event shaping up to be a fantastic family day out. The live music stage is back and will see a return performance from local ukulele band Get Plucky. Radio Frimley Park will guide the main arena through a variety of displays including Redz Performing Academy, Sandhurst and Districts Corps of Drums and KM Belly Dance. Long-standing favourites the Companion Dog Show and the Classic Car Show also return.
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Explore the park on the miniature railway, and say hello to the Show’s mascot Spike the Hedgehog! As always, there will be a variety of refreshments
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available alongside a whole host of stalls. The Surrey Heath Show distributes some of its proceeds to local charities and community groups. In 2019 over £2,000 was donated to help fund such projects. The event is free to attend, with car parking for the day £5. Visit surreyheathshow.org
Recycle right
Recycling
Are you confused about recycling? We all know it’s the right thing to do, but with so many items that can be recycled it’s not easy to remember the right way to do it.
That’s where the free Surrey Recycles search tool and app comes in. Simply enter your postcode and the item and you’ll get an instant answer on whether to reuse, recycle, compost or throw it away.
Help your plants and the planet As the nights get lighter and the air begins to warm, there is no better time to grab your gardening gloves and head outdoors. This spring, you can enjoy lush green grass while helping new things to grow by making your own supply of nutrient rich compost. Not only is composting the most environmentally friendly way to recycle your garden waste, it will also help to improve soil and make your plants flourish. Surrey residents keen to make a start can buy a discounted compost bin for just £13. You can also buy a discounted food waste digester from £65, which can be used to make
compost from all types of food waste. Visit surreyep.org.uk for more composting tips, details about the discounted bins, and other ways you can recycle your garden waste.
It couldn’t be easier to use and sometimes you might even be surprised by the result. For example, these items often end up in the wrong bin: Clothes and home textiles, takeaway pizza boxes, food waste, clingfilm, takeaway coffee cups, garden waste, disposable nappies and polystyrene. If items are placed in the ‘wrong’ bin, it can have various consequences, from lower recycling figures than would otherwise be possible, to recycling loads being contaminated by nonrecyclable items. Small changes can make a huge difference - so why not visit jointwastesolutions.org or download the Surrey Recycles app today and become recycling-confident.
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Get involved! Sports Development
Do you know a young person who could benefit from trying a new sport or physical activity in a beginner-friendly environment?
In conjunction with the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games 2020, SHBC is offering free six-week taster sessions in 12 different activities. The sessions, which run from April to June, include Badminton, Obstacle Challenge, Boxing, Basketball, Netball, Cage Cricket and many more! Taster sessions are hosted at local schools, clubs and leisure facilities across the borough, either after school or at the weekend, and are led by our friendly fully-qualified coaches. All sessions are aimed at complete beginners so there is absolutely no prior experience or equipment required. Simply register online and turn up to get involved! Following the taster sessions each young person will have the chance to be selected for ‘Team Surrey Heath’ at the Youth Games festival event at the Surrey Sports Park, coordinated by Active Surrey. Last year over 2,000 young people took part in the largest youth festival of sport in Surrey.
This year’s event takes place on the 13-14 June, where all 11 Surrey boroughs and districts display their new skills in a truly unique atmosphere. Coaching sessions are open to complete beginners and non-club players (each sport is open to specific age groups/gender) and
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currently living and/or attending school in Surrey Heath. For details of session venues, dates and times or to register, please visit surreyheath.gov.uk/ syg or call 01276 707100 and ask to speak to a member of the leisure team.
Communitysupport Funding
Extended Revenue Grant Scheme awards £186,000 to local voluntary groups for coming year.
In January, the Council Executive approved grants to community organisations including Citizens Advice Surrey Heath, Voluntary Support North Surrey, Surrey Heath Age Concern, The Autism Trust, The Hope Hub and
Basingstoke Canal Authority. The Council has awarded Revenue Grants for the past 16 years, but in 2019 a review of the scheme meant it was extended to invite applications from a
Lottery Fund Applications Open Soon
Grants for 2020/21: ■ Citizens Advice Surrey Heath (CASH) - £80,000 ■ Voluntary Support North Surrey - £30,000 ■ The Hope Hub - £17,000 ■ Surrey Heath Age Concern - £10,000 ■ The Autism Trust - £10,000 ■ Voluntary Support North Surrey - Time to Talk project - £10,000 ■ Basingstoke Canal Authority - £10,000 ■ Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership - £10,000 ■ Catalyst Support - £4,000 ■ Surrey Heath Sports Council - £3,500 ■ Surrey Heath Arts Council - £1,500 All grants are subject to Service Level Agreements, to ensure the changing local priorities and needs continue to be met. Decisions on the awarding of grants to Tringhams, West End and Camberley and District
wider range of community organisations that provide vital services – whether helping people in their daily lives, or contributing to the community through the arts, sport, or access to the natural environment.
Job Club were delegated to the Executive Head of Transformation in consultation with the Support and Safeguarding Portfolio Holder. surreyheath.gov.uk/ revenue-grant-scheme
Buying tickets for the Surrey Heath Lottery is a great way to help your local community groups who can struggle financially. You can opt to support a specific charity (we currently have 55 signed up) or allocate your cash to a general fund. This general fund accumulates over the year, and SHBC will soon be inviting applications from local good causes to bid for funding. This scheme will be open from 1 April 2020 – go to surreyheath.gov.uk/grants for further details on how to apply.
surreyheathlottery.co.uk
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Community Surrey Heath
Updates from across the Borough. Frimley Fuel Allotments Charity
The Frimley Fuel Allotments charity has a 200-year history of helping local people. It exists to help people in the former Frimley Urban District Council area – now defined by postcodes GU15 and GU16 – who are in ‘need, hardship and distress’. In 2019 the charity gave grants to more than 200 people to help with heating, furniture, rent arrears, carpeting and other needs. 11 organisations assisting local people also received grants.
for you to get to a library? Library Direct can help.
Time to Talk
Surrey Libraries and its dedicated volunteers work hard to make sure the library service can reach everyone. Library Direct allows individuals to select their own books, and have volunteers deliver them right to their door. This services also helps to combat isolation. Volunteers will often stop for a drink and chat, and in many cases, form friendships with the people they are visiting. Library Direct is completely free and also includes extended loan periods plus no fines or overdue charges.
If you think the charity can help you, or someone you know, contact the Grants Administrator, Fiona Dawkins, on 01276 25017 or email ffa. office1@gmail.com. More info: frimleyfuelallotments.org Library Direct Does age, ill health, mobility problems or caring responsibilities make it difficult
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More info at surreycc.gov.uk or call 01483 543599 or email libraries@surreycc.gov.uk
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Do you have an hour a week to spare to help combat loneliness? Voluntary Support North Surrey needs volunteers of all ages to support lonely people in Surrey Heath affected by different life events such as bereavement, moving house, having a baby or starting university. Training is provided, no specific qualifications or education needed. You will just need the same skills you would bring to any friendship: an ability to listen, friendliness, sharing stories, reliability, a sense of humour, and a desire to help others. Interested in befriending someone? Know someone who would like a befriender? Go to voluntarysupport.org.uk or call Elaine on 01276 707565.
VE day
Events
A round up of some of the local events commemorating 75 years since Victory in Europe Day on the weekend of 8-10 May.
SHBC
Surrey Heath Museum
They also hope to launch a
Surrey Heath House will be hosting a flag raising event accompanied by a piper on Friday 8 May at 11am.
To mark 75 years since Victory
Military Remnants Map which
On Saturday 9 May a town crier will be making his way through Camberley town centre.
a World War II buffet and
map’s production.
family singalong on Thursday
Saturday 9 May - Wartime Crafts
7Â May (12.30 to 2.30pm).
session for kids (11am to 4pm).
in Europe Day (VE Day) Surrey Heath Museum in The Square shopping centre is organising
features local military people, places and events. Many local experts have been involved in the
Chobham Chobham Parish Council is hosting their annual Carnival over the Bank Holiday weekend to commemorate VE75, with the traditional Parade through the village and arena events including The Vander Brothers Space Wheel, and The Songbirds who will be bringing the sounds of the 40s to the celebration. Spectacular street entertainer Mark Russell will juggle and unicycle his way through the day, alongside Morris Dancing, a fairground, beer tent, food stalls and more. chobhamcarnival.co.uk
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Transport
Parking matters
Surrey County Council (SCC) is working in partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council and partners to encourage safe, legal and considerate parking across the Borough.
Dangerous and illegal parking on residential roads, near schools and in other problem areas is a common source of complaints. Parking on pavements, or on yellow line restriction markings, reduces space and visibility for drivers and pedestrians, making accidents more likely, especially at busy times. Pavement parking has been an increasing problem. Pavements are meant for pedestrians, and motor vehicles should not be parked on them as they can obstruct the passage for pedestrians, those with pushchairs, wheelchair users and mobility scooters, sometimes forcing them into the road, with the associated risks. Pavements are also designed and constructed to take the weight of pedestrians, mobility scooters and wheel chairs. The weight of a car or goods vehicle can cause damage, which results in repairs being necessary. Since November 2018 Woking Borough Council, on behalf of SCC, enforce all on-street parking restrictions across Surrey Heath.
However, Council parking enforcement officers have no enforcement powers against pavement parking in uncontrolled roads, enforcement can only be done by Surrey Police.
The civil enforcement team and our local police officers cannot be everywhere every day – so we need the assistance of the public to help make inconsiderate parking unacceptable.
The Police may issue a Fixed Penalty Notice if pedestrians / wheelchair users are prevented from moving freely.
Will you play your part – by pledging to park considerately, and encouraging others to do the same?
How to report To report on-street parking matters please email: parking@ woking.gov.uk To report pavement parking where pedestrians, pram or wheelchair users are being forced into a busy road call 101 or email: contactcentre@ surrey.pnn.police.uk More information on safe, legal parking is available from Park SMART. This is part of Drive SMART, a Road Safety and Anti-Social Driving Partnership created by SCC and Surrey Police. drivesmartsurrey.org.uk To find out more about parking restrictions or request changes to them visit surreycc.gov.uk/parking
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Love theatre
Leisure
We’ve got some great shows coming up at Camberley Theatre, from family entertainment to comedy
We signed off 2019 with a special visit from comedy star Michael McIntyre, and this season are delighted to welcome comedians Iain Stirling, Simon Brodkin, Stephen K Amos, Pete Firman, Phil Wang
and Clinton Baptiste!
A busy May half term includes magic from Tom Brace, music from The Little Mix Show and a wonderful new version of ‘Rapunzel’. We’ve also got children’s prices on all
THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN
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PETE FIRMAN & THE AMAZING TBC APR
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LIVE AT CAMBERLEYPHIL WANG
18 APR
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN
THE CAVERN BEATLES
25 APR
THE WHITE PLAGUE (FUNCTION ROOM) APR
BOWIE EXPERIENCE
22 MAY
THE LITTLE MIX SHOW
THE DREAMBOYS
20 JUN
GYLES BRANDRETH
19 APR
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THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
these shows to make them more affordable.
Read on for a selection of our upcoming shows - full listings and booking on our website at camberleytheatre.co.uk or call 01276 707600.
10 APR
MORGAN & WESTUNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE APR
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THE ADELE SONGBOOKSOMEONE LIKE YOU APR
FRANCIS ROSSII TALK TOO MUCH APR
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HERMAN’S HERMITS
16 APR
THE COUNTERFEIT STONES
24 APR
THE FIZZ
03 MAY
IAIN STIRLING
07 MAY
CLINTON BAPTIESTE
13 MAY
26 MAY
TOM BRACE
27 MAY
BACK TO BACHARACH
28 MAY
THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS
12 JUN
21 JUN
WANNABETHE SPICE GIRLS SHOW
26 JUN
JIMI - ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?
27 JUN
NEIL JONES: GINGERLAND
17 JUL
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Heritage latest Surrey Heath
Since Surrey Heath Museum reopened in The Square shopping centre in June 2018, our footfall and community use has increased three-fold – so thank you to everyone who has got involved!
Coming up
Regular sessions
Exhibition - Rotary Club of Camberley 75th anniversary 28 March - 27 June
Toddler drop-in craft sessions for the under 5s - last Tuesday of every month, 11am to 12.30pm.
Club of Camberley Many names from Camberley’s past and present have shaped the history of the club and the wide range of charitable initiatives and projects it has been involved in.
Talking Tuesdays - Come and have a natter over tea and biscuits and reminisce. First Tuesday of the month, 11.30am to 1pm.
Museum Week (11-17 May) We’ll be opening our stores on Saturday 16 May, 11.30am to 2.30pm - come along to see some fascinating items from the past. ■ 33 Obelisk Way, Camberley, GU15 3JS. Open 11am to 4.30pm, Tues to Sat. Free Admission. surreyheath.gov.uk/museum
Council Tax discount update The Council Tax collected by SHBC from just over 37,000 domestic properties is used to help fund vital local services provided by SHBC, Surrey County Council (SCC), Surrey Police and Parish Councils. Some of the important services provided by SHBC are delivered by Community Services, including Meals at Home, Community Transport, the Windle Valley Centre and Social Prescribing. These services are discretionary, which means they are optional for the local authority to deliver.
The Council knows these services are vital to our vulnerable residents, and to help fund them, SCC has agreed that the money raised from any domestic property remaining empty and unfurnished for up to 28 days can be retained by SHBC. The sum is estimated to be in excess of £185,000 per year.
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From 1 April 2020 the current 100% local discount in respect of property left empty and unfurnished for up to 28 days will therefore be reduced to 0%. More information: surreyheath. gov.uk/counciltax
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