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Letter: I Hope West Surrey Council Will Overturn GBC’s Town Council Proposal
From Lottie Harding In response to: Opinion – Guildford Needs a Town Council I cannot believe the arrogance shown in this opinion piece by Cllr George Potter [Lib Dem, Burpham]. To dismiss the legitimate concerns of 47 per cent of the people who took the time to respond to the consultation on the ...
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Letter: I Back the Toil of the Farmer
From Angela Richardson former Conservative MP for Guildford In response to: This Is Not About Access to a Field In easier times, the “South Field” footpath, on the Hog’s Back, has been a generous gift from the Loseley Estate to the local people, a permissive path, which has a different legal a...
'At risk' Surrey parkland could have major overhaul under new plans
The parkland has spent several years on Historic England’s at risk register having been deemed to have 'extensive significant problems'
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Opinion: £7m of Overspends in Six Months – The Cost of Lib Dem Rule in Waverley
By Jane Austin Leader of the Conservative Group at Waverley Borough Council I have been knocking on a lot of doors recently, and many residents ask why I am standing in the upcoming unitary elections. After nearly three years as a councillor and 12 years serving my community, the answer is simple: I...
Opinion: Guildford Needs a Town Council
By George Potter Lib Dem county and borough councillor The numbers at the borough council meeting on Monday spoke for themselves. After a long and thoughtful debate, 24 councillors from multiple parties were in favour of establishing a town council and just nine were against. This was not an issue w...
Letter: This Is Not About Access to a Field
From Gavin Morgan founder of the Guildford History Forum In response to: Who Would Maintain a Fence by the Hog’s Back ‘South Field’? I think we need to be constructive about this problem. This is not about access to a field. It is about access to one of the most spectacular views in Surrey. Fo...
Letter: Who Would Maintain a Fence by the Hog’s Back ‘South Field’?
From Dave Middleton In response to: Blocked Hog’s Back Path – Hope for a Compromise Following Parish Council Debate Lorimer Burn blithely comments that a fence could be erected alongside the unofficial path to protect crops and that “grants may be available” to fund this. But who will be res...
Woking Asset Sale
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Woking Borough Council sell-off off its flagship regeneration projects – including the town’s new Hilton Hotel and shopping centres to private investors to claw back public money – has been branded a “sad” and “sobering” reality of the...
Guildford home to 'one of world's best ales' as brewery scoops prestigious award
The brewery has been an iconic establishment for the past 30 years, and now its been recognised at the 'Oscars of the brewing industry'
Outgoing County Council Leader Accuses Lib Dem MPs of Political Point-scoring
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Tensions boiled over in the council chamber as outgoing Surrey County Council leader Cllr Tim Oliver defended his administration and staff against accusations from local MPs and opposition councillors. He accused them of “cheap political mudslinging” agai...
Further Work To Be Carried Out on Portsmouth Direct Line March 28 – April 2
Network Rail will carry out the next phase of signalling and track upgrades later this month. While this work takes place, buses will replace trains between Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour from Saturday, March 28 to Thursday, April 2. This latest phase will see an additional £120 million inv...
Cyber Security Is a Key Theme at Question Time for Businesses
More than 80 local business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals got together in Guildford on Monday (March 16) for an evening of discussion, networking and insight. The occasion was the fourth annual Guildford and Waverley Business Question Time, which took place at the Harbour Hotel in Guildfo...
Unusual Surrey spot named one of the best places to live in the south east
Unlike previous years when a specific town or village has been featured, this year the newspaper has done something different
Opinion: A Parish Council for Guildford – Not Needed and Not Wanted
By Bob Hughes Conservative county and borough councillor This week, Guildford Borough Council voted to push forward their ambition to establish a parish council for the town itself. Unlike the rest of the borough, the town wards do not have a parish council. See: GBC Recommends Town Council for Guil...
Guildford town council plan approved but leader warns it could hit poorest residents hardest
The decision “disregards the outcome of the consultation”
Feature: Guildford Town Centre Shops Adapt as Cafés Boom and Vacancies Fall
By Hugh Coakley Guildford town centre continues to change as evolving shopping habits reshape the mix of businesses along its historic streets. There are nearly as many cafés as clothes shops, and there are more men’s barbers than women’s hairdressers. Vape shops, fast-food takeaways, technolog...
More Bad News for Jailed Drugs Gang as Court Orders Confiscation of Their Profits
Confiscation orders have been granted for more than £1m worth of illegal profits made by a group of jailed criminals who were running drugs from London into Surrey and Hampshire. Now on top of their jail time, they will be hit in the pocket. Assets being confiscated include cash, money in bank acco...
Entrants Cry Foul over West Horsley Place’s ‘Ghosts’ Prize-draw Tactics
By Isabelle Trubshaw Fans of the BBC sitcom Ghosts are demanding refunds from a prize-draw organised by West Horsley Place after a series of changes were made to the competitions’ rules, which several participants have described as “illegal”. After weeks of speculation, West Horsley Place anno...
Guildford office building bought for millions to be turned into flats
Developers have bought an empty Guildford office building, with the aim of turning into flats.
‘Amazing Secret Hilltop Café’ Granted Licence
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter An “amazing secret hilltop café in Surrey with stunning views and picture postcard lanes” is set to make a comeback as a restaurant run by chefs with a background in Michelin-starred kitchens. The Hilltop Kitchen in Alldens Lane, Godalming, has been g...