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 New Local Plan Consultation - Important Announcement from Council!
The following news release has just been circulated by Spelthorne Council and announces to all residents the opportunity to have their say on the first stage of the New Local Plan’s preparation:
From Monday 14 May, Spelthorne Borough Council is consulting on a new Local Plan which will set out how much development is needed in the borough for the next 15 years and where it should go. The finished Local Plan will contain policies for deciding planning applications and allocated sites for housing, employment and other forms of development.
The Council is at the first stage of preparing the new Local Plan, known as Issues and Options. The consultation paper sets out the key issues affecting Spelthorne to 2035 and the options the Council will consider in order to meet the borough’s needs. It will identify the challenges and constraints for development but also the opportunities Spelthorne offers for growth.
Presentations are being held on 21 and 24 May and there are also a number of information events where residents can talk informally to staff:
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Date |
Venue |
Time |
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Monday 21 May |
Presentation at the Council Offices, Knowle Green |
7pm - 8pm |
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Thursday 24 May |
Presentation at the Council Offices, Knowle Green |
7pm - 8pm |
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Friday 25 May |
Tesco Sunbury |
10am - 12 noon |
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Friday 25 May |
Tesco Ashford |
1pm - 3pm |
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Saturday 26 May |
Ashford North Residents Association AGM (Association members only) |
10.30am - 12 noon |
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Wednesday 30 May |
Elmsleigh Centre/High Street/Two Rivers in Staines |
11am - 2pm |
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Thursday 31 May |
Ashford High Street |
10am - 12 noon |
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Thursday 31 May |
Stanwell - Clare Road shopping parade |
12.30 - 2.30pm |
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Friday 1 June |
Notcutts in Staines |
11am - 2pm |
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Saturday 2 June |
Sunbury - The Avenue shopping parade |
11am - 1pm |
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Wednesday 6 June |
Spelthorne Business Forum, Shepperton Studios (Forum members only) |
6pm |
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Saturday 9 June |
Shepperton Village Fair |
11am - 5pm |
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Wednesday 20 June |
LOSRA AGM (Association members only) |
8pm |
Whether you are a resident, worker or business owner in Spelthorne, the Council wants you to have a say in shaping your Local Plan. The consultation document will be available from 12 noon on Monday 14 May. You can read it and respond online at www.spelthorne.gov.uk/localplan
Alternatively, email your comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or write to Strategic Planning, Spelthorne Borough Council, Knowle Green, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 1XB.
After this consultation, the Council will draft the new Local Plan before carrying out further consultation later this year. The Plan will then be submitted to the Secretary of State for examination by an independent inspector who will confirm if it can be recommended for adoption. We expect this process to be completed by September 2020.
The 60s All Stars return to SCC on 18th May
Following a really fun night and full house at the Nashville Teens gig last month, Sunbury Cricket Club carries on in similar 60s vein with the next Music Night, which is on Friday 18th May when the Club welcomes back THE 60S ALL STARS. They regularly do an early summer gig for the Club to help get the league cricket season off to a lively start, and we are delighted to have them back – they did our very first Music Night more or less exactly seven years ago so it’s very appropriate that are at the Club again with their usual programme of wall-to-wall beat era classics.
Sadly, we have to report that one of the band members, guitarist Del Mandel, died quite suddenly a couple of weeks ago after a short illness. However, as they have made clear to me, “Del would have wanted us to carry on”, and so the band will continue around their core line-up of guitarist Alan Lovell of the Swinging Blue Jeans, John Dee of The Foundations and Mick Avory of The Kinks, with other members added as available.
It’s obviously a difficult time for the band, so it would be great if we can give them a full house and a proper Sunbury atmosphere. They always give us a really fun night of Sixties hits and rock ‘n’ roll, so put a party of friends together and come out in force. Food will be available as usual.
A Tribute to Kenny Garrett at the RAC on 13th May
Roberto Manzin (sax) will be leading the Terence Collie Trio in a Tribute to Kenny Garrett on Sunday 13th May. described as "An expressive player with an attractive sound, his improvisations reveal a skilful strategist, a melodist first and foremost, who gradually unfolds a solo and builds up to a compelling conclusion." (Charles Alexander, Jazzwise).
He will be performing with Terence Collie – piano; Stuart Barker – bass; and Ted Carrasco – drums.
Venue: The Riverside Arts Centre, 59, Thames Street, Sunbury
Doors: 7.30pm
Entrance: £12 at the door or £9 via the website: www.moodindigoevents.co.uk
A Brand New Arts Festival for 2018
A brand new Arts Festival for 2018 is launched for the week 7th – 13th May and is jam packed with activities for all ages and abilities, including live theatre, music and comedy, arts, crafts, dance workshops and much more.
For further details, click here
Take Part in Annual Sunbury Health Centre Patient Survey
The annual Sunbury Health Centre patient survey is now available on the website, and at the health centre. Here's the website link:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/V8DJ2NW
Anyone for Tennis?
Weybridge Lawn Tennis Club are holding their Annual Open Day on Saturday 12 May from 1 pm to 5 pm.
This is a great opportunity for Sunbury residents who play tennis or would like to take up tennis to come and look round their local riverside Club, play a set of tennis if they wish and chat to the Coach and Members. Players of all ages and abilities are most welcome.
The Club is set in a beautiful riverside location at Dorney Gardens, Walton Lane, Weybridge, so only a very short journey over the river from Sunbury. There are quite a few residents from Lower Sunbury who are already Members of the Club, but the Club would always welcome more, no matter what their standard, as all the facilities are available to improve players technical skills.
The cost of membership is extremely competitive, for example Midweek Membership (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5pm) for adults is only £150 per year. Parking is available on site and the Club would be delighted to welcome all tennis players and prospective tennis players to show your round and encourage you to join.
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Drones - Have You Been Buzzed?
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A local resident has recently been buzzed by a drone in her back garden and, with the advent of fine weather, it is not unreasonable to suppose that the recreational flying of drones may increase during the summer months.
As was evident from the resident’s experience, not all drone users act responsibly either deliberately or through ignorance of the UK Drone code published by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Simply put, the Code states:
Don’t fly near airports or airfields
Remember to stay below 400ft (120m)
Observe your drone at all times – stay 150 ft (50m) away from people and property
Never fly near aircraft
Enjoy responsibly
For further information visit dronesafe.uk and if you have any concerns about drones being used in your area, either from a safety or privacy perspective, contact your local police on 101. The Council is not the enforcement agency.
London Irish Mini Festival, 29th April - Advance Warning
This advance warning will be of interest to all residents living in roads close to the London Irish Hazelwood grounds off Green Street.
The 2018 London Irish Mini Festival, one of the biggest in Europe, will fall on 29th April. Despite the best efforts of organisers to prevent inconvenience to local residents, there is little they can do about visiting parents and supporters who choose to disregard the travel and parking arrangements provided by London Irish Amateur RFC. Blocked streets and driveways are a real likelihood.
The busiest time for traffic will be 8am to 10.30am, peaking between 9 - 10am as teams arrive for a 10.am start. The event has a staggered finish from approximately 2pm (age group dependent), with the last games finishing about 4pm.
The Nashville Teens Return to the SCC on 13th April
The next Music Night at the Sunbury Cricket Club is on Friday 13th April, when the Clubs welcomes back THE NASHVILLE TEENS. They couldn’t do their usual New Year spot this year, so we’re very happy to have for an Easter show this time. They are one of the great names from the ‘60s when they had two memorable Top Ten hits in 1964 with “Tobacco Road” and “Google Eye”. They have played storming gigs to kick off the last three years, so we can expect another rousing evening this time around.
The line-up features their original lead singer Ray Phillips, who has had an unbroken half-century career with the band, as well as making solo records and performing with other line-ups like the British Invasion All-Stars with members of The Yardbirds, Creation and Downliners Sect. With him in the current Nashville Teens is a line-up of seasoned performers, including Colin Pattenden, member of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band when they had their big hits back in the 70s, on bass, with Simon Spratley of The Ian Campbell Blues Band on keyboards, Ken Osborn from Levee Camp Moan on guitar, Adam Russel on harmonica and Adrian ‘Spud’ Metcalf on drums.
It will be another night of classic ‘60s R&B, featuring in Ray one of the great voices of the beat era. It’s also a special occasion as their double CD & DVD “Live At The Nag’s Head 1983” is released on 23rd March and will be on sale. There’s more information at www.Nashville-Teens.com.
Food will be available as usual. For flier, click here
Eco Park Development - Latest Update
The latest Eco Park monthly update may be viewed by clicking here
If you have any feedback or questions, please address them to Louise Morton, Surrey Communications Manager, Recycling and recovery UK on: 0208 329 1049; or mobile: 07530 072 298.
Jo Harrop Sings Anita O'Day at the RAC, Sunday 15th April
O'Day, along with Mel Tormé is often grouped with the West Coast school of jazz. Like Tormé, O'Day had some training in jazz drums (courtesy of her first husband Don Carter); her longest musical collaboration was with jazz drummer John Poole. While maintaining a central core of hard swing O'Day's skills in improvisation of rhythm and melody ranks among the pioneers of bebop.
On Sunday 15th April, Jo Harrop will be paying tribute to O’Day’s Verve years. With Jo’s music described as retro soul and a voice that’s been variously likened to dark velvet and honeyed chocolate all matched to a sunny, upbeat personality, she will make it an evening not to be missed.
Jo will be supported by Steve Rubie – sax & flute; Terence Collie – piano; Miles Danso – bass; Sophie Alloway – drums.
Venue: Riverside Arts Centre, 59 Thames Street, Sunbury, TW16 6RB
Doors 7.30pm
Entrance £12 on the door or £9 via website: www.moodindigoevents.co.uk
Police and Crime Plan Survey
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey David Munro is asking for the public’s views on his proposal to refresh his Police and Crime Plan for the county.
By law, the PCC has to produce a Policing and Crime Plan which sets the strategic direction for the Force and provides the basis for how he holds the Chief Constable to account.
The PCC has decided that half way through his current four year term of office he wants to further develop his original plan and is seeking the public’s views on a new draft through a short survey that can be found here: Police and Crime Plan Survey
The plan features six revised priorities as below and the draft can be viewed here: Draft Plan
Tackling Crime and Keeping Surrey Safe
Building Confident Communities
Supporting Victims
Preventing Harm
Making Every Pound Count
A Force Fit for the Future
PCC David Munro said: “It is approaching two years since I took office and I believe now is a good time to revisit my Police and Crime Plan and refresh the six priorities within it.
“When I launched my original plan in the summer of 2016, I stated I wanted to help deliver a policing service the public can be proud of. Since then some real progress has been achieved.
“Under a stable Chief Officer team, a new policing model has been successfully embedded in Surrey allowing the police to balance demands from serious and complex crimes with the need to retain visible, local policing.
“At the same time Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for Police and Fire & Rescue Services has recognised improvements made by the Force with improved grades in recent inspections, particularly in protecting vulnerable people.
“We must never rest on our laurels however and over the next two years I want to see Surrey Police, my office and our partners build on this progress. The best plans are ones that evolve over time so I want to update my Police and Crime Plan to reflect the challenges I believe Surrey Police need to tackle in the coming months.
“We must continue to stay ahead of new crimes, crack down on emerging trends as they occur such as the current increase in burglary, support victims and keep all of Surrey’s communities safe.
“The public have a key role to play I would like as many people as possible to take a few minutes to fill in our survey, give us their views and help us continue to shape the future of policing in this county.”
The survey can be filled in here and will be open until April 9.
Mediation North Surrey - A Free Service for Neighbour Disputes
Click here to read about how our community mediation helps build bridges between neighbours when they have problems between them.
126 Green Street - LoSRA's Letter to Planning Inspectorate
Last Monday we published a notice of an appeal against the Local Planning Authority’s refusal to allow a development of 7 flats on the site of Manor Farm Cottage at 126 Green Street (scroll down to 12th March).
Thanks go to all those residents whose letters of objection helped the LPA to arrive at the right decision.
Unfortunately the developer has now exercised his right to appeal the decision and the appellant’s Form dated 8th December 2017 may be accessed here.
LoSRA’s letter to the Planning Inspectorate may be viewed by clicking here
