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.
The Nexus of Independent Councillors Aiming to Thwart Local Plan
Planning Application for Benwell House Phase 2
A planning application submitted by the Council to extend a housing development in Sunbury is now open for comments.
The proposal is to extend an existing development at Benwell House on Green Street in Sunbury-on-Thames by adding 11 one-bedroom 24 two-bedroom privately rented apartments with thirty five additional parking spaces.
2023 AGM - Chairman's Address and Minutes
We were delighted to host a full auditorium including our six councillors from Sunbury East and Halliford & Sunbury West at the Riverside Arts Centre for our AGM on 21st June.
The presentation by Rebecca Kendrick on the Thames Landscape Strategy, was the highlight of the evening and was received with much applause.
A comprehensive summary of the the last year's activities and achievements were covered in the Chairman's address which can be viewed here
The minutes of the AGM may be viewed here
Guitarist, Tim Rose to Perform with Graeme Flowers and the Terence Collie Trio at the RAC on 9th July
Guitarist and composer Tim Rose began working professionally in 1995 whilst still at college.
Since this time he has played with many artists including Toyah Willcox, Gerry Marsden, Dave Dee, Mike d’Abo, Mike Pender, Roger Whittaker, Matt Monro Junior, Shaun Williamson, Ron Moody, Brian Conley, Bradley Walsh, The Nolans, Robin Cousins, Al Martino, PJ Proby, Gerard Kenny, David Essex, Carol Decker, Cheryl Baker, Jimmy Osmond, Paul Potts, Beverley Knight and Randy Brecker. In 2013 and 2014 Tim toured with Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole. Tim has also performed with the Philharmonia Orchestra a number of times. TV appearances include the ‘Bond 50th Anniversary Concert’ with The Philharmonia and ‘David Walliams celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey’ on BBC One.
Tim works extensively in London’s West End having played on some 15 shows including Footloose, Saturday Night Fever, Evita, Jersey Boys, Betty Blue Eyes, Priscilla, Shrek, Thriller Live, Beautiful, Kinky Boots, The Bodyguard, Memphis, Wicked, Book of Mormon and Grease on which he held the guitar chair for three and a half years.
In November 2016 Tim released his first solo album, ‘Outlook’ on Pathway Records. All Compositions are written by Tim and feature Paul Booth, Graeme Flowers, Dave Whitford, Chris Wong, John Humphrey and Ryan Farmery. Other projects Tim has been involved with include a guitar duo with Andy Phillip playing instrumental interpretations of songs by the singer songwriters of the 1970s and jazz fusion quartet Ragin' Hormones (featuring Steve Richardson, Richard Beesley and Seb Guard). This ensemble produced an album in 2005 called 'How it Starts'.
Tim will be performing with Graeme Flowers on trumpet and the Terence Collie Trio at the Riverside Arts Centre on Sunday 9th July.
Reminder - Our AGM, 21st June at the Riverside Arts Centre
This notice is a brief reminder that the Annual General Meeting of our Association will take place at the Riverside Arts Centre, Thames Street, this coming Wednesday, 21st June at 8pm.
To see the agenda and details of the guest speaker, scroll down to our notice of 30th May.
Summer Events - Information to help you make the most of your leisure time
The Council has helpfully published a calendar of summer events.More...
London Irish Hazelwood Centre - The future?
The following notice has been published by the Chairman of London Irish Amateur RFC:
"Following the difficult and unfortunate news that our cousins the London Irish professional team have been suspended by the RFU from the premiership, the Executive committee of London Irish Amateur Rugby Football club (LIARFC) would like to remind members that we are a separate independent member of the RFU and therefore our own position is unaffected by this suspension.
"We continue to work with the pros over the management of Hazelwood and remain confident that we will be back for pre-season training in July and playing rugby at Hazelwood at the start of the new season in September.
"We would be grateful if you could assist in promoting this message and we will provide further updates as the situation unfolds.This is a difficult and unsettling time for all those involved with the professional club, and we remain hopeful for a speedy conclusion to the proposed takeover discussions.
"Our best wishes go out to all the players and staff members.
Yours in Rugby"
Kevin Flynn
Chairman – London Irish Amateur RFC
A report in The Times on 10th June gives a historical perspective and the current state of affairs for the professional Club:
"A considerable amount of public money is tied up in the three Premiership Rugby clubs who have gone into administration in the last year. Wasps, Worcester and London Irish all took loans of millions of pounds from the government, ostensibly to tide them over during the Covid pandemic, so there is some uncertainty over whether it will be paid back.
"London Irish, who filed for administration on Thursday, took a £8.2 million loan in 2021 from Sport England – effectively from the Government – at an interest rate of 2 per cent.
"It doesn’t look great, however, that London Irish Holdings Ltd’s most recent accounts show that their total owed to creditors is more than £37 million but the club’s assets only amount to £19.8 million."
Local Plan's Public Examination Paused
Following the Extraordinary Council Meeting on 6 June 2023 where a motion was agreed to pause the remainder of the Local Plan examination hearings, the Chief Executive has written to the Planning Inspector to put forward this request on behalf of the Council.
On Thursday 8 June, the Inspector has written to the Council in which he states, "Having carefully considered the Council's request, I agree that in this specific circumstance a pause in the examination for a period of three months would be reasonable."
The Local Plan sets out where and when homes will be built up until 2037 and had reached the examination stage with an independent government inspector.
Our support for the draft Local Plan has been often publicly stated. It is not perfect but there are huge risks if we do not have a Plan, even for a short period. Our view was that the Examination in Public should go ahead as it is vital that Spelthorne has a valid and approved Local Plan in place to prevent the possibility of predatory planning applications for sites like Kempton Park, Stratton Road as well as sites in Staines, if there is no Plan as context for their consideration.
Though unsuccessful, we are grateful to councillors Sandra Dunn (Halliford and Sunbury West), Buddhi Weerasinghe (Sunbury East) and Matthew Lee (Sunbury East) for their support in opposing the motion.
AGM Newsletter Out Now
Our AGM will take place at the Riverside Arts Centre, Thames Street on 21st June.
To see the agenda and up-to-date news items affecting Lower Sunbury, click here
Paper copies are currently being distributed with your copy of Sunbury Matters.
Urgent Petition To Protect Sunbury's Green Belt
The most important stage in our new Spelthorne Local Plan - the Examination in Public run by the Planning Inspectorate - has just completed the first week of a total of three. Having a proper approved Local Plan will give the best protection possible to Green Belt in our Borough.
However, at an Extraordinary Council Meeting on 6 June, some local councillors are going to try and stop the Examination from continuing.
The financial cost to all Spelthorne Council Tax payers, and the risk to our Green Belt from not having a Local Plan, will be huge.
Please click here to sign this petition to help stop the delay!
Sunbury Health Centre 2023 Patient Survey
Pre the Covid-19 pandemic, the Patient Participation Group (PPG) and Sunbury Health Centre ran an annual Patient Survey with the objective of gathering the views of patients about the Health Centre services and to act on patient feedback.
Now that services have reverted to pre- dominantly face to face appointments for the clinical team (comprising GPs, Paramedics, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and the Practice nursing team) and other services such as minor surgery and ear microsuction have recommenced, the PPG have re-introduced the Patient Survey.
The 2023 survey is available for patient feedback until 6th June. You can complete the survey online by using this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SHCPS2023 or scanning the QR code below or via the Practice website www.sunburyhealthcentre.co.uk. If you prefer, you can complete a paper copy (collect and return to the Practice).
The survey is anonymous and should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.
The responses will be analysed by the PPG and a report submitted to the Practice. The report will be discussed with the Practice Partners, Practice Management Team and the PPG. The survey results and subsequent action plan will be published in the autumn.
Sunbury Health Centre has a positive track record of acting on patient feedback and you are encouraged to take part in the survey.
Roger Beaujolais on Vibraphone Joins Terence Collie Trio on 4th June at the RAC
Over the years Roger has done many gigs supporting well known artists over the years.
Bands/artists that he's supported include Nina Simone, David Sanborn, Manhattan Transfer, Marcus Miller, Clarence Carter, Vital Information, Herbie Hancock Trio, Tribute to Miles Davis (featuring Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Tony Williams & Wallace Roney), Garbage, Lee Scratch Perry, Roots, Suzanne Vega, Robben Ford, John Scofield with Eddie Harris, Spyrogyra, Robben Ford, Mike Stern & Bob Berg (with Dennis Chambers), Michael Buble, Alex Chilton, Marianne Faithful & Mike Oldfield.
Roger will be appearing with the Terence Collie Trio at the Riverside Arts Centre on Sunday, 4th June.
Terry Pratchett's Maskerade at the RAC 29th June - 1st July
The mystery in the air, murder backstage and music everywhere.Spelthorne Council Election Results
The results for the Lower Sunbury Wards are:
