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Hopefully not too many of you will have been caught by the temporary speeding camera on the Staines Road. The temporary cameras can pick a speeding car up at a greater distance than the static cameras. Please remember to drive within the speed limit on the roads. The Police will continue to use this site for the camera whilst car drivers continue to go over the limit. The less speeding - the less the need for the camera.... More

The Royal Borough's Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) is issuing a warning about the effects of the drug ketamine, known as the 'new ecstasy'. 

The warning follows reports of increased use of the drug by clients in local drug treatment services, reflecting evidence of the increased recreational use of ketamine nationally.

Ketamine (known as K, Special K and Vitamin K) has become increasingly popular nationally and locally. In 2008 the British Crime Survey revealed it was the fastest growing 'party drug' among 16 to 24-year-olds, leading it to be dubbed the 'new ecstasy'. The BCS also stated that reported use (therefore meaning actual numbers will far outstrip this) has gone up from around 60,000 users in 1998 to 113,000 in 2008. 

Di Wright, Drug and Alcohol Action Team Manager and Commissioner, said: "Fortunately, the Royal Borough does not have a huge problem with ketamine or other drugs. However, I urge anyone with concerns or questions to contact the borough's advice and treatment service, T2, by calling 01628 683260. ....More

Surface Water Drainage

To get a form for a rebate phone 0845 9200 800 or  go to: https://forms.thameswater.co.uk/
surface-water-drainage and download one.

A big thank you to everyone who gave a donation at Christmas to the Shooting Star Children’s Hospice. Please consider doing it again this year and go to the website to find out what other exciting things are happening this year www.shootingstar.org.uk

Annual Parish Walk 

The Annual Parish Walk will take place on 24th April 2010, meeting at 10:00 am outside Karellies Cafe in the High Street.  This is a 2 hour nature walk along the footpaths of Wraysbury led by Phil Jackson, All are welcome.

"I know of no way in which the inhabitants of a parish can loose a right of this kind once they have acquired it except by an Act of Parliament..." So said Lord Denning Master of the Rolls..

Home energy survey

The Council’s Environment Services are offering a Free Home Energy Survey.  The Royal Borough’s Energy Awareness Officer will visit your home – about half an hour – and show you ways to reduce your energy bills. 

New utilities partner proposal to keep Borough on the move

Fewer traffic hold-ups and better travel information. That's the aim of a new council initiative that will bring about better co-ordination of road works and more information for residents, visitors, businesses and the travelling public.

Neighbourhood Watch

Thames Valley Police Messaging service can be receive by email. Updates on crimes are received about twice a week and it is a very helpful service.

Mixed recycling pilot 

Recycling will soon be saving money for even more Royal Borough residents as the council's pioneering rewards pilot scheme is extended to include mixed recycling.