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Mayor’s Diary: June 26 to July 12
The diary for the Mayor of Guildford, Jane Tyson, and Deputy Mayor, Dominique Williams. All information as supplied by GBC. Find out about Guildford’s Mayor & Deputy Mayor here. Friday 26 June to Sunday 12 July 2026 Friday 26 June 12:00 The Mayor, Councillor Jane Tyson, accompanied by a guest...
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Highways Bulletin: New Option for Home EV Charging
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Home EV Charging Comes to Surrey Surrey County Council has launched a new option for residents without off-street parking to be able to charge...
GBC Executive Confirms Decision to Reject Creation of ‘Clean Air Zone’
By James Moules local democracy reporter GBC’s Executive confirmed that a “clean air zone” will not be created in Guildford after councillors accepted a report saying the costs would outweigh the benefits of such a scheme. Guildford Borough Council’s Executive was presented with a report int...
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Clean air zone 'not proportionate to local need' for Guildford, councillors decide
A study found that significantly poor air quality was only concentrated around one site in Guildford
Developers unveil plans to build 32 new homes in centre of Guildford on former pub site
Homes would be split across three distinct buildings on the town centre site
Letter: A Good Decision by GBC on the Proposed Normandy Development
From Michael Moriarty In response to: Council Would Have Refused Development Proposal Had It Not Gone to Appeal Good news to hear that GBC would have denied permission to develop this site after all; annoying the matter has gone to appeal before the decision was made, but the developers used the pro...
Cherished country pub in Surrey village with riverside beer garden reopens following refurbishment
Take a look at our photo gallery for a sneak peek inside the new-look gastro pub
Residents Have Reason To Celebrate As Government Intervenes In CIL Dispute
By David Reading Residents of Waverley who were landed with heavy bills due to the unfair impact of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) are this week celebrating intervention of the Government – which has said that councils can compensate those affected. The CIL is intended to help fund servic...
Two teenagers in court over fatal Guildford park stabbing
A trial will be held in October
Woman Threatened With Violence in Incident In Walnut Tree Close
Surrey police are appealing for witnesses following a public order incident in Walnut Tree Close, near the Yorkies Footbridge in Guildford, on Sunday, June 21st. Officers received a report of an incident which took place at around 6.30pm. During the incident, a woman was reportedly subjected to thre...
GBC Invites ‘Expressions of Interest’ To Make Sure The Electric Theatre Survives
Guildford Borough Council’s Executive has endorsed a series of actions to move plans forward for The Electric Theatre. This includes inviting Expressions of Interest from potential operators. The agreed approach is based on an independent assessment, which found that a mix of cultural, community u...
Tunsgate Market Stalls Get the Go-ahead for Another Five Years
By James Moules local democracy reporter Two long-standing market stalls in the heart of Guildford have been granted permission to carry on running for another five years. Guildford Borough Council’s Planning Committee unanimously approved plans to allow the stalls to continue operating at Tunsgat...
Council Would Have Refused Development Proposal Had It Not Gone to Appeal
By James Moules local democracy reporter A highly controversial 200-home proposed development in a Surrey village would have been rejected by Guildford councillors, had the decision not already been sent to appeal. The plans for Shortlands Farm in the parish of Normandy, between Ash and Guildford, w...
Market stalls in heart of Guildford given green light to operate for 5 more years
The stalls have sat in the historic location since 1991
6 free splash pads in Surrey to cool off this summer for lots of family fun
Slap on the sun cream, pack some sausage rolls and explore these top budget-friendly spots on the doorstep
More Horsley Homes Approved Despite Objections
By James Moules local democracy reporter A major 65 home development in a Surrey village has been approved by councillors, despite considerable pushback from residents. The proposals will see these new houses built on “open paddock land” at Ockham Road to the north of West Horsley – land which...
Letter: Charity Needs to Maintain Public Trust
From John Ferns In response to: Garage ‘Invasion’ Sparks Fury for Elderly Evicted Tenant There are two sides to every story and, at the moment, despite The Dragon’s invitations to comment, we have not heard from “the accused”. Having been involved in the management and oversight of a subst...
‘Grey Belt’ Rules Once Again Make Planning Objections Futile
By James Moules local democracy reporter An 18-home “grey belt” development on an old stable patch has been granted planning permission, despite resistance from residents. The planning application to build the new houses at Hill Place Farm, off Oak Hill in Wood Street Village was considered by G...
Permission Sought To Convert Horsley Tower Meeting Rooms into Bedrooms
By James Moules local democracy reporter A Grade II listed Surrey country house has applied to convert some meeting rooms into six new en-suite bedrooms. Listed building consent is being sought for the internal works at Horsley Towers, a grand house that dates back to the 19th century. The Tudor got...
Guildford Council’s Corporate Delivery Plan
Guildford Borough Council has launched its Corporate Delivery Plan for 2026–27, setting out a programme of priority actions for the year ahead. The council says the plan is focused on supporting communities, strengthening the local economy and protecting the environment. The key priorities for ...