NEWSLETTERS
Newsletter 2011 no. 4 is now out, with news about winter preparations, policing priorities, street lighting and other topical matters. If you have not received your copy through your letterbox by 14th December, please let the subscriptions secretary know. Previous newsletters (No4 of 2006 onwards) can be seen here.
SURREY WASTE PARTNERSHIP
 Hints and tips for reducing food waste, and recipes for using up leftovers. www.lovefoodsurrey.com
Surrey Reuse Network
 The Surrey Reuse Network offers a wide range of good quality items at affordable prices. Made up of a group of six charities, the network aims to find new homes for donated furniture and kitchen appliances, as well as offering training and employment opportunities and helping local families in need. To find your nearest reuse showroom call 0800 082 0180 or visit www.surreyreusenetwork.org.uk.
SURREY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
For free smoke alarms and home fire risk checks, call Surrey Fire and Rescue Service on 0800 085 0767, or visit www.surrey-fire.gov.uk/besmartbesafe.
ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
ELMBRIDGE RESIDENTS GROUP
Hinchley Wood Residents Association is part of the Elmbridge Residents Group. The Group's website has information about the Group's purpose and aims, and links to the websites of the other residents associations which participate in the Group. You can read more about the Group's work and policies in their leaflet, available here.
PHOTO GALLERY
See a selection of photographs of local scenes and events at www.flickr.com
HINCHLEY WOOD TWITTER
 Residents are invited to post (non-libellous!) news & comment about local life to share on this twitter page. Whilst it includes information from Hinchley Wood Residents Association, it is independently operated and not linked any political group. http://twitter.com/#!/hinchleywood
'BUY WITH CONFIDENCE' SCHEME
The 'Buy with Confidence' scheme allows residents to find trustworthy traders who have been thoroughly vetted and approved by Surrey County Council Trading Standards. The online directory www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk can be searched free of charge and its use will help eradicate rogue traders preying on residents
FAMILY LINE SURREY
This registered and established charity provides a freephone helpline to families in Surrey who might be experiencing problems and need to talk them through with someone in confidence and without judgement. The freephone helpline number is 0808 800 5678. For more information please take a look at their website www.familyline.org.uk.
CHEER: Concern and Help for East Elmbridge Retired
A local charity based in the civic centre in Esher, which has been serving the retired community with advice, help and befriending for some 60 years. www.cheer-elmbridge.org.uk 
DOCUMENT ARCHIVE
View newsletters, meeting minutes and accounts in the document archive.
DEBATE AND COMMENT ON LOCAL ISSUES
Due to the increasing number of spam posts and small number of genuine ones, we have regretfully decided to suspend the Hinchley Wood Forum weblog for the time being. If you wish to comment on local issues please use the contact form on the Contact page.
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Thefts from parked vehicles
Surrey Police are warning motorists not to leave their cars insecure and to remove valuables when parked on driveways, on the road, and in car parks to avoid falling prey to opportunistic thieves. When police on patrol have tried car doors in the street and on drives, they have found a disturbing proportion unlocked, sometimes with valuable items inside and clearly visible.
Please take note of the police advice which can be accessed here, and help to stop this kind of crime spreading in Hinchley Wood.
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Surrey Police are currently recruiting Special Constables. If you think you might be interested , please see Surrey Police website for further information, or call Freephone 0800 3287597.
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Burglaries
There continue to be a small number of burglaries in Hinchley Wood. In the most recent incidents properties have been broken into in the daytime using tools taken from garden sheds, and jewellery, clothes and computer equipment have been taken.
In some cases offenders leave markers such as shoes, cigarettes or signs as below to indicate potential target properties.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant, and to report any suspicious activity to our local police team. Householders can also take simple precautions to reduce the risk of burglary: leave a light on if you are out all evening or use timer switches, pull the curtains, remove free papers, junk mail etc from your letterbox, keep house and car keys away from the immediate vicinity of your front door, don't leave keys in the keyholes, utilise neighbourhood watch schemes, lock and secure all windows and doors. For further advice see Surrey Police website.
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Beware bogus clothing collection scams. Residents have received leaflets claiming to be clothing collections for third world countries. Only in the small print does it indicate that these are in fact from commercial companies, not charities. Read more about how to avoid these scams and ensure that your unwanted clothing goes to reputable organisations on the BBC News website.
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Other matters
Crime is an ongoing concern and residents are strongly urged to report each and every incident they witness or are party to. The police concentrate resources on known hot spots and it is only by reporting crime that we can ensure that they are in the right place at the right time. Put simply: no crime report number = no crime statistic = no police presence.
Overhanging shrubs are danger to pedestrians, especially after dark. So please cut back vegetation to within your boundaries, as the law requires.
Dog fouling: dogs are fun and good companions, but not when they are allowed to foul public places. This is unsightly, easily picked up on wheelchairs etc., can be a health risk especially to young children, and is unlawful. There have been complaints that this is a serious problem in the area of Chesterfield and Cumberland Drives, Hinchley Way and Manor Road North. All dog owners are asked to act responsibly, and if their dog does foul a public place to pick up the mess and dispose of it correctly.
Bonfires
We have received reports of inconsiderate lighting of bonfires with resulting smoke nuisance to neighbouring properties. Advice on this issue can be found on the Elmbridge Borough Council website www.elmbridge.gov.uk/envhealth/pollution/bonfiredomestic.htm
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Events
All residents of Hinchley Wood are welcome at the Annual General Meeting and Autumn General Meeting, as well as the Police Panel meetings which normally precede road representatives meetings.
Local organisations are welcome to advertise forthcoming events on this section of the site free of charge. Please send details to:webmaster@hinchleywood.org.uk
Councillors' Surgeries: second Saturday of every month. Please check the notice board in the Memorial Gardens for further details.
HWRA meetings
Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings start at 8 p.m. in St. Christopher’s Church Hall. General and police panel meetings are open to all residents. Meetings which include a Police Panel are marked [PP].
Road representatives.
Thursday 15th December 2011 [PP]
Thursday 2nd February 2012
Thursday 17th May 2012
Thursday 12th July 2012 [PP]
Thursday 6th September 2012 [PP]
Thursday 6th December 2012 [PP]
Annual General Meeting
Thursday 22nd March 2012 [PP]
Autumn General Meeting
Thursday 18th October 2012
To view minutes of previous meetings, click here.
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St Christopher's Church - "Indoor Car Boot Sale"
At St Christopher's Church, Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood on Saturday 11 February from 12:00noon till 4:00pm
Delicious hot food, tea & coffee & homemade cakes available. FREE admission.
For more information or to book a table (£10.00 per table) please contact the Parish Office on 020 8398 9095 or office@stchristophershinchleywood.org.uk
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Picture gallery of past events:
2006 St. Christopher's Church Annual Concert, with members of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
2006 Christmas Carols in the Memorial Gardens.
2008 Fun Day
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Current Planning Applications
Guidance on residential planning requirements can be found on the Elmbridge website at www.elmbridge.gov.uk/planning/. Representations about planning applications must be made within 21 days of publication in the weekly list, and can be submitted on line at www.elmbridge.gov.uk/planning/comment or contact
Elmbridge Town Planning Department:
Tel: 01372 474787
Information about recent applications can be seen by following the links below. Within each weekly list, applications are sorted by ward. A brief extract is given of applications relating to Hinchley Wood.
Weekly list 27th January 2012
Application No: 2012/0154/ FUL. 13 Manor Road South. Rear conservatory.
Weekly list 20th January 2012
Application No: 2012/0098/ FUL. 38 Eastmont Road. Two storey side extension and rear conservatory.
Weekly list 13th January 2012
Application No: 2011/7979/ FUL. 7 & 8 Yew Tree Cottages Portsmouth Road. Single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, alterations to roof space including 2 dormers and alterations to link Nos 7 & 8 Yew Tree Cottages into one dwelling following demolition of existing rear extension.
Application No: 2011/7980/ LBA. 7 & 8 Yew Tree Cottages Portsmouth Road. Listed Building Consent: Single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, alterations to roof space including 2 dormers and internal alterations to link Nos 7 & 8 Yew Tree Cottages into one dwelling following demolition of existing rear extension.
Application No: 2012/0013/ FUL. 18 Hengest Avenue. Rear conservatory.
Application No: 2012/0015/ FUL. 80 Manor Road North. Single storey front extension.
Weekly list 6th January 2012
Application No: 2011/8439/ TPA. Hinchley Wood Secondary School, Claygate Lane. Tree Preservation Order EL:99/15 - common lime (T2) - re-pollard to previous points (see Application for details and location).
Weekly list 23rd December 2011
None in Hinchley Wood.
Weekly list 16th December 2011
Application No: 2011/8027/ FUL. Hinchley Wood Secondary School Claygate Lane. 44m x 36m all weather pitch with sports mesh fencing and floodlighting.
Application No: 2011/8071/ S73. 13 Greenways. Variation of Condition 3 of planning permission 2011/5245 for a part two/part single storey rear extension and single storey front extension to allow the insertion of one window on ground floor side elevation.
Application No: 2011/8124/ FUL. 30 Station Approach. New shop front, new roof above retail storage area including increase in height and rear fire escape.
Application No: 2011/8136/ FUL. 86 Greenways. Two storey front extension.
Application No: 2011/8166/ FUL. 12 Eastmont Road. Addition of first floor rear bay window (Retrospective amendments to planning permission 2010/2588 for a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension).
Weekly list 9th December 2011
Application No: 2011/7961/ FUL. 18 Manor Drive. Part two/part single storey side/rear extension, new front porch and alterations to roof space incorporating rear dormer.
Application No: 2011/7984/ FUL. 10 Hinchley Way. Single storey side and rear extension.
2Application No: 011/8078/ FUL. 16 Heathside. Part two/part single storey side extension, single storey front and rear extensions and rear dormer windows following demolition of existing garage.
Application No: 2011/8200/ CCH. 6 Wessex Close. Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 4 (Additional Tree Information) of planning permission 2011/5711.
Application No: 2011/8223/ NMC. 13 Greenways. Non-Material Changes to planning permission 2011/5245 for alteration to rear elevation window and door positions and insertion of velux rooflight to front elevation.
Weekly list 2nd December 2011
Application No: 2011/7937/ FUL. 52 Manor Road North. Single storey rear extension and first floor side extension over existing garage with additional room in the roof space.
Weekly list 25th November 2011
None in Hinchley Wood.
Older applications of continuing interest (n.b. documents may no longer be available on Elmbridge BC website):
Weekly list 5th August 2011
Application No: 2011/6403/ FUL. Sports Grounds Manor Road South. 4 additional tennis courts and sports hall with associated facilities, changing rooms and floodlighting.
See also: 2011/6407/ FUL. Former Wyevale Garden Centre Oaken Lane Claygate. Development comprising sports pitches, tennis courts and a multi-use games area with floodlighting, associated parking and coach. drop-off area.
Weekly list 27th May 2011
Application No: 2011/5416/ FUL. Hinchley Wood Secondary School Claygate Lane. 44m x 36m all weather pitch with sports mesh fencing and floodlighting.
Updates on major controversial developments, including:
*Hinchley Wood Secondary School new build promoted by Advantage Nurseries
*Redevelopment of former Grantchester House School site
*A309 former government offices site
can be found in newsletters from the Save Hinchley Wood group, or contact the group's chair don.beardshall@dbtechserv.co.uk.
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