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New reformer pilates studio opens on beautiful farm in quaint Surrey village
The farm is a 300 acre estate nestled in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Notice: Modern Art Exhibition ‘From Darkness to Light’ – March 9 to April 5
Come and see a modern art exhibition by some renowned artists… The post Notice: Modern Art Exhibition ‘From Darkness to Light’ – March 9 to April 5 appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Lib Dems Under Fire Over Their Statement On Family Home Conversions
By Martin Giles A claim by the Lib Dem Group at Guildford Borough Council that they are leading the resistance to more conversions of family homes into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) has been challenged by opposition councillors – with one member describing their claim as “shameful”. HMO...
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Guildford Energy Champions Help Residents Cut Bills During Winter Cold
A local charity is continuing free home energy surveys for Surrey residents helping to keep their homes warm and reduce energy bills this winter. Anna Jolley, a spokesperson for the Home Energy team for the charity, Zero Carbon Guildford, said: “The surveys are popular with residents, achieving an...
Hour-by-hour Surrey weather forecast as Met Office issues heavy rain warning
A significant portion of the county has been issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain
Hope that "tables may be turning" on Guildford street that has "lost its character" due to HMO influx
The existence of too many HMOs can be a contentious topic in Surrey communities
Cheers! Tongham Brewers Support Customers During New Year Promotion
Hogs Back Brewery is supporting its taproom customers throughout January by cutting the 20 per cent VAT charge on all drinks. The “No VAT in the Tap” promotion at the Tongham brewery means visitors get 20 per cent off the usual price of drinks, with Hogs Back absorbing the tax. The offer extends...
Plans to combat flooding in Guildford aim to reduce risk and free up land for development
Guildford has a long history of flooding
Letter: We Need 20mph Limits to Tackle the Real Safety Issues in Guildford
From David Smith In response to: New 20mph Speed Limits Proposed for Merrow’s Residential Roads Another 20mph speed limit which fails to tackle the real risks. Surely the number one priority for a 20mph speed limit in Merrow is the stretch of the Epsom Road outside the Merrow shops? Here people pa...
New 20mph Speed Limits Proposed for Merrow’s Residential Roads
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Drivers in parts of Merrow could soon be told to slow down to 20mph under new plans from Surrey County Council. Residents have just weeks to have their say on the residential roads. The council is proposing a new 20mph speed limit on Bushy Hill Drive and do...
Former Police Officer Banned from Policing
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A former Surrey Police officer has been banned from policing for life after she smoked cannabis and then lied about it, a misconduct panel ruled. Zara Ali was dismissed following a hearing at Surrey Police Headquarters on December 15. Although she had alrea...
Waverley Conservatives Criticise Lack of Action Against Unauthorised Traveller Sites
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Waverley Conservatives have accused the council of not doing enough to stop unauthorised caravan sites popping up across the borough. It comes, they say, as Government statistics released in December show the borough, with 162 unauthorised caravans, has th...
Highways Bulletin: Keeping Roads Safe in Winter Weather
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. Junction 10, M25 news here. Staying Safe on Surrey’s Roads This Winter We understand that winter weather can be frustrating, especially when...
Guildford drivers could be told to slow down with new 20mph plans
More than 80 roads are included in the plans
Surrey widow says she's 'terrified and cold' after coming home to find adjoining property demolished
The council has said it is aware demolition work on the property has progressed 'further than anticipated'
Surrey's richest and poorest neighbourhoods ranked as gap between them hits £26k a year
There are some huge disparities in disposable income across Surrey
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.342
By Malcolm Fincham Weather conditions began to settle as a high pressure system began to build to the north west of the UK during the days leading up to Christmas, blocking off the Atlantic jet stream, sending it north and bringing an easterly wind on its cyclonic flow. By Christmas Eve the increasi...
Florence Desmond and Dunsborough Park at Ripley Museum’s New Exhibition
Ripley Museum has a new exhibition – Dessie and Dunsborough. It highlights the career of Florence Desmond, the actress and cabaret star, who lived with her husband Charles Hughesdon at Dunsborough Park. And looks at the history of the house, which is over 400 years old and its various owners. The ...
Reactions to Councillor’s Contested Removal from GBC Executive
Reactions to the news of the controversial removal of Cllr Catherine Houston from the GBC Executive, by council leader Julia McShane, have been invited. Updated with Cllr Oven’s comment below. The Conservative leader of the opposition at GBC questioned whether the Lib Dem Executive was collapsing ...
Councillor Claims She Was Dismissed as New GBC Executive Announced
By David Reading and Martin Giles A councillor has denied that she “stepped down” from the council’s Executive, as described in a Guildford Borough Council press release on a reshuffle issued today (January 12). See also: Further Updated – Reactions to Councillor’s Contested Removal from G...