Contents
- 1 What council is Staines?
- 2 Is Staines classed as London?
- 3 Is spelthorne a London borough?
- 4 What are the 32 London boroughs?
- 5 What borough is Egham in?
- 6 How far is Staines from London?
- 7 Is Staines a nice place to live?
- 8 Is Essex classed as London?
- 9 What is Staines famous for?
- 10 How do I get to Staines from London?
- 11 Is Staines in Oyster zone?
- 12 What borough is Addlestone in?
- 13 Is Sunbury a London borough?
- 14 Who is the MP for Spelthorne?
What council is Staines?
Borough of Spelthorne
| Spelthorne | |
|---|---|
| Admin HQ | Staines-upon-Thames |
| Government | |
| • Type | Non-metropolitan district council |
| • Body | Spelthorne Borough Council |
Is Staines classed as London?
Staines, a residential community of London, marks a crossing of the Thames used since Roman times by the major road from London to the southwest of Britain.
Is spelthorne a London borough?
The London borough of Spelthorne District incorporates some 1,084 streets. Spelthorne District at its widest point is 9.6 miles by 9.8 miles in length.
What are the 32 London boroughs?
The London boroughs are: City of London, Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham,
What borough is Egham in?
Runnymede is entirely unparished and is largely built-up. The borough’s council is based in Addlestone; other settlements include Chertsey, Egham, Egham Hythe, Virginia Water, Englefield Green and Thorpe.
| Borough of Runnymede | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.runnymede.gov.uk |
How far is Staines from London?
The distance between Staines and London is 17 miles.
Is Staines a nice place to live?
Overall Staines is a wonderful area with plenty of parks and playing fields, as well as beautiful walks and views due to its positioning on the River Thames.
Is Essex classed as London?
Essex (/ˈɛsɪks/) is a county in the south-east of England, north-east of London. One of the home counties, it borders Suffolk and Cambridgeshire to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent across the estuary of the River Thames to the south and London to the south-west.
What is Staines famous for?
Notable for the tragic plane crash of 1972 which killed 118 people, its famous lino factory and, more light-heartedly, comedy character Ali G, Staines is full of historical and iconic significance.
How do I get to Staines from London?
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Staines every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £8 – £17 and the journey takes 38 min. Thameslink also services this route 5 times a week.
Is Staines in Oyster zone?
Staines is just outside the Oyster card zones, so you will need to buy a rail ticket for travel from there to Waterloo.
What borough is Addlestone in?
Addlestone is a town, 18.6 miles (29.9 km) southwest of London and 9.8 miles (15.8 km) north-by-northeast Guildford; the town constitutes the administrative centre of the borough of Runnymede of which it is the largest settlement.
Is Sunbury a London borough?
Sunbury -on-Thames (or commonly Sunbury ) is a town on the north bank of the River Thames in the Borough of Spelthorne, approximately 13 mi (21 km) southwest of central London.
Who is the MP for Spelthorne?
Kwasi Alfred Addo Kwarteng (born 26 May 1975) is a British Conservative Party politician serving as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy since 2021. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Spelthorne since 2010.
