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‘Incredibly Complex’ Care System Linked to Father’s Health Decline
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A daughter has told NHS bosses how her dad went from playing golf and going to the pub to losing a leg before spending months lost in what she described as a confusing, fragmented care system. Speaking at a Surrey and Sussex NHS board meeting on April 1, Sara...
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Volunteering Opportunities News is Here!
Here are some latest volunteering opportunities with organisations and charities in this area and some latest news from Voluntary Action South West Surrey. Phyllis Tuckwell’s new charity shop and donation centre Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care is opening a new charity shop and donation centre at Pew...
Music and Ale Event To Celebrate Opening Of New Farnham Hospice Building
This is a milestone year for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham. Its new hospice will open this spring, providing much-needed care in a community of over 500,000 people across Surrey and Hampshire. To celebrate the occasion this June, the hospice care charity is organising a special fund-raisin...
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130 Homes Proposed for Surrey Green Belt Site
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter In another example of green belt development in Surrey, plans to build up to 130 homes between Kingswood and Burgh Heath, east of Leatherhead, have sparked a fierce backlash, with nearly 700 objections lodged by residents. Developers want outline planning per...
Major train timetable change could make it easier to get to Gatwick Airport
Surrey holiday makers could find it easier to get to Gatwick Airport as GWR holds a trial
Surrey Easter weather latest as highs of 17C forecast for bank holiday
While some of the bank holiday will be warm, there will be a chance of rain throughout the weekend
Letter: Can Anyone Help Me Contact Debbie?
From Rob McCabe I am writing from Australia in the hope that your readers might help me solve a 55-year mystery that briefly crossed paths again just last month. I hope the attached image of Debbie in 1969 may help readers who may be able to identify her. On Friday, February 27, I was travelling [...
Drone Technology to be Utilised to Help Solve Guildford’s Traffic Problems
By Don Grawsen A world-first passenger drone service is being evaluated for Guildford. Researchers are developing the concept of multi-seater, pilotless passenger drones that could transport rail passengers onwards to villages within a 15-mile radius of Guildford station. Traffic congestion in Guild...
Surrey primary school set for rebuild due to 'challenges' from 'potentially dangerous RAAC concrete'
Temporary remedial work was taken when the concrete was discovered, but a major rebuild is now required
Notice: The Lighthouse for Mums and Under Ones
Would you like a place to meet other mum’s with babies? Note, term time only. The post Notice: The Lighthouse for Mums and Under Ones appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Flashback: Councillor Votes Must Be a Matter of Public Record
Flashback looks at Dragon NEWS stories of a decade ago. Ten years ago this week, Dragon editor considered the issue of voting records at Guildford Borough Council. Since then nothing has changed… First published in The Guildford Dragon NEWS on March 29, 2016. By Martin Giles Council votes are norm...
Guildford MP to Challenge Government on Expected Changes in Planning Law
By Isabelle Trubshaw Guildford MP Zöe Franklin (Lib Dem) is preparing to question the House of Commons over anticipated planning law reforms, following Berkley Homes’ decision to withdraw its long-standing scheme to refurbish Howard of Effingham School, in favour of housing development. See: Deve...
Commercial Way Is Windy Way in Woking
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter ‘Why is it so windy?’. People living and working in Woking’s town centre want answers over why Commercial Way and Victoria Square have become a “wind tunnel”. And the strong gusts of wind can be more than just an annoyance, they can make everyday jo...
The cheapest spots for petrol and diesel in Surrey right now and its not good news for Guildford drivers
The war in Iran has meant a sharp spike in what Surrey drivers are paying at the pumps
Ash Primary School To Be Rebuilt as Part of Government Redevelopment Programme
By David Reading The Government has announced that Shawfield Primary School in Ash is to be rebuilt. Work on the new two-story school building is expected to begin in the winter of this year. The full construction programme, including landscaping and external areas, is likely to take around 20 month...
Letter: When It Comes to Planning Decisions – We Reap What We Sow
From John Rigg former R4GV borough councillor It seems a great shame that the opportunity has been lost to deliver a free school alongside much-needed new homes, in a sustainable location close to an existing settlement with a railway station. It was a sensible proposal that was resisted for years, ...
The Dragon Says: Marry in Haste, Repent at Leisure
So, in the face of comprehensive apathy, GBC’s recommendation is to press ahead with the formation of a council for Guildford Town. But it can only be a recommendation. Already, even before we have elected the new West Surrey Council, the borough council no longer has the authority to proceed with...
Campaigners Cautiously Welcome New Path Proposal
By Martin Giles Loseley Estate’s proposal to create a new pathway on the Hog’s Back to allow enjoyment of views to the south over the Surrey Hills has been given a cautious welcome by campaigners. The proposed new path would include a hedge that would prevent ingress into the neighbouring fields...
Letter: Public Distrust in Politicians Is a Major Issue
By Bernard Quoroll In response to: A Consultation Is Not a Binding Referendum As a former election returning officer who has continued to observe and monitor elections in many other countries for more than twenty years, sadly, I do believe that our own democracy is deeply technically flawed and coul...
Highways Bulletin: Drivers Are Ignoring Road Closures and Abusing Road Workers
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. Rising Abuse Towards Road Workers Across Surrey, road workers are facing increasing levels of hostility while carr...