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Vandalised car park could become new flat block

A 42-flat block in Ashford could replace the disused Church Street car park, which closed in 2022.

The exterior of Spelthorne Borough Council offices. It is a red brick building, with grassy areas and trees outside.

Why is Spelthorne council facing problems?

BBC Surrey political reporter Jack Fiehn looks at how Spelthorne council got into so much debt.

Exterior of Spelthorne Borough Council offices in Staines. A small tree in the foreground. There is are no entry signs to a road just outside the building

Plan for government intervention at Surrey council

Government commissioners could run some services at cash-strapped Spelthorne Borough Council.

A landscape picture of a Bridge Street car park in Staines, showing half a dozen cars parked, with railings and the road in the foreground.

Flooding fears over proposed site of hotel

The Environment Agency says the site of the proposed for a four-star hotel is prone to flooding.

Exterior shot of Spelthorne Borough Council offices in Staines on a sunny day

Surrey council votes in 2.9% council tax increase

The increase will add £6.45 a year on the Band D average council tax for residents.

Robin Sider smiling and looking directly at the camera. He is wearing a black suit with a blue tie.

Tributes paid following death of ex-mayor

Robin Sider BEM was first elected to represent Shepperton as a councillor in 1999.

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Hotel may be built on site of council car park

Spelthorne Borough Council says it has leased a car park site to become a new four-star hotel.

A Google Map image of the approach to the junction of Staines High Street and Mustard Mill Road and South Street.

Barriers could be installed in town's high street

Emergency services and market traders would be unaffected by the new proposed barriers.

A large red brick building with several windows and a clock tower on the right hand side. The building has a car park in front of it with four black, grey and blue cars in it. Trees and grass are also in front of the building.

Weaknesses in council's financial records - report

Auditors say they cannot fully assess the council's finances due to "inadequate" record keeping