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Train-hopping Burglar Now Behind Bars
A serial burglar who used the rail network to target homes across Surrey and Sussex has been brought to justice. Darren Alleyne 44, of no fixed abode, would commute to various towns across the two counties and prowl the streets looking for insecure or empty homes where he could force open a front or...
Historic Meeting Marks the Start of the Major Reorganisation of Local Government
By Martin Giles The leader of the new West Surrey Shadow Authority wasted no time in trying to assure residents that localism would remain at the heart of the new council’s agenda despite the centralising nature of the Government’s local government reorganisation. The newly elected shadow counci...
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Challenges Facing Ash: Rising Costs, Council Restructuring and a New Neighbourhood Plan
By David Reading The new chair of Ash Parish Council says the future will hold strong challenges for Ash including the pressures of rising costs and complications resulting from local government reorganisation. Cllr Michael Moriarty, who takes over from Cllr Fiona White, has noted that the establish...
Missing boy, 15, not seen for four days could be in Guildford, say police
Jenson, from Derby, went missing on Monday (May 18) and police have said he could be in Guildford
No McDonald's drive thru near Surrey nature reserve as planning appeal refused
Many residents of the village made it clear that it did not want a McDonald's drive thru next to an important nature reserve
Road works 'progressing nicely' ahead of Guildford North Street pedestrianisation
The work is part of plans to bring 485 new homes to the area
Lido Pool Covers Are Proving To Be a Success
Long-awaited pool covers have been fitted to the iconic Guildford Lido 17 years after they were first proposed, to cut costs and save energy. Installed in March 25, the covers are proving to be a sustainable improvement to the open-air pool, and making it cheaper to heat by reducing evaporation and ...
East Surrey Council Holds Inaugural Meeting
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The first ever meeting of East Surrey Council, described as a “moment and a milestone”, has taken place. The newly-formed council sat on Wednesday, May 20, when it went through the formalities of setting up a working constitution, and making key appoin...
Insights: The Gathering Storm – Part 1
By Bernard Quoroll This is the first of a number Insight pieces which I hope will contribute to the thinking about how the new West Surrey Council should evolve and engage with citizens and why it is important. My credentials for making these assertions are that I have been successively, the chi...
Busy Guildford road that's seen nearly 30 crashes in three years set for speed limit reduction
Surrey County Council believe changing the speed limit will help reduce the number of crashes on the road
Shocking video shows teen weaving between Surrey A3 traffic at 100mph
Investigating officer PC Pat Nix said: “Choosing to drive at excessive speed puts everyone on the road at risk and significantly reduces the time drivers have to react to changing conditions or unexpected hazards.
Notice: Blooming Picnic – Free Event – June 6
Not long now, free entertainment in Guildford’s beautiful Castle grounds… The post Notice: Blooming Picnic – Free Event – June 6 appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Major fashion brand Hugo Boss closes Guildford High Street store
The company has had a branch on Guildford High Street for over ten years but recently announced its closure
Inaugural West Surrey Shadow Council Meeting About To Be Held
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The new West Surrey Shadow Council will meet for the first time today (May 21), giving voters and early look at how the new authorities could be run. The new East Surrey Council met yesterday. The two councils were elected following the May 7 polls that sa...
Surrey Police Reorganise to Mirror Local Government Changes
Surrey Police is reorganising to a two division structure to strengthen modernisation and align with Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Following a detailed review of its “Target Operating Model” the constabulary began operating across two divisions on Sunday, May 10 . The move from three to...
Inspector Rejects McDonald’s Fast Food Plan On Edge of Nature Reserve
By David Reading Fast food chain McDonald’s has lost its appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a drive-through restaurant on the edge of the Tice’s Meadow nature reserve, between Tongham and Badshot Lea. The Tice’s Meadow Bird Group (TMBG) had raised major concerns about the im...
Letter: Are We Ready for Proportional Representation?
From Patrick Bray In response to: First Past the Post Still Has Its Merits Andy Berriman puts forward a thoughtful case on the shortcomings of First Past the Post. Though I still have to disagree that Proportional Representation would be an improvement given our political landscape. I see two issues...
Work on flagship Guildford Debenhams redevelopment at 'natural pause' due to 'logistical challenges'
The redevelopment of Guildford's former Debenhams site has reached a "natural pause" according to the council, with developers claiming they are undertaking "detailed design work"
Aldi asks Surrey residents to suggest new store locations as three towns put on 'wish list'
Three Surrey towns have been put on Aldi's 'wish list', and another store is currently being built in the county