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Council Estate Upgrade Programme Criticised as Premature by Opposition Councillors
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Council homes across Guildford could be getting new kitchen and bathroom upgrades. Guildford Borough Council has approved £12.5 million to replace tired fixtures and appliances. But the decision has reopened wounds from the council’s past housing maintenan...
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Letter: The Minister Himself Says, ‘CIL Was Never Intended To Be Used in This Way’
From Steve Dallas CIL Injustice Group In response to comments within and on: Court Ruling Proves Council Policy Correct, Claims Waverley Council – Local MPs Disagree In his comment on the above article Brian Edmonds asks “Why not check the law and rules before building an extension?” but– wh...
Council Hopes To Prove It Has Learnt Lessons from Tragic Sara Sharif Case
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey County Councillors unanimously backed a cross-party motion responding to the review into the death of Sara Sharif, with members admitting the system meant to protect her failed “repeatedly”. The council promised to not just keep “learning the l...
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Letter: Locals Would Rather Complain Than Be As Proactive as Travellers
From Joseph Stuart In response to: Travellers Submit Application To Make Ockham Site Permanent Locals had plenty of opportunity to buy this specific land when it was up for auction earlier in the year, the fact is they didn’t. You would have imagined that after what happened with the Wisley Airfie...
I tried tasty Christmas burger topped with pig in blanket near Guildford's fairy-lit castle
The warm and cosy restaurant has launched some quirky dishes this winter
Map shows the Surrey test centres where learners are least and most likely to pass
The figures indicate that male learners have a slightly higher pass rate (51%) compared to female drivers (49%)
Lions’ Firework Festival Raises £36,200 for Good Causes
Guildford Lions Club reports its 2025 Fireworks Festival, held at Stoke Park on November 8, was a tremendous success with everything running smoothly. The club adds the atmosphere in the park was wonderful, the feedback received has been extremely positive, and the evening was a true community event...
Christmas Carol Celebration For Mid Surrey Guide Dogs Charity
It was raining cats and dogs when the Guide Dogs Mid Surrey Branch held their Christmas carol service, but this didn’t pour a damper on the occasion. St Peter’s Church in Old Woking was packed for the service – with the congregation including a number of Labradors. One of the special guests,...
Opinion: We Should Pay Councillors Properly
By Brian Creese Labour party activist It is not difficult to find people ready to let us know that we pay “them” too much, “them” being councillors, MPs, ministers, etc. Of course, in the old paternalistic days when only the toffs had power, there was no need to pay anyone to do these things...
CCTV appeal to ID three men after assault on Guildford's North Street
Police believe the men may be able to assist them with their investigation into a report of an assault in Guildford
Travellers Submit Application To Make Ockham Site Permanent
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Travellers who moved onto a former farming field in a Surrey village have now put forward a formal application to stay permanently. The proposal seeks part-retrospective planning permission to turn land off Alms Heath and School Lane in Ockham into a permanen...
Travellers apply for permanent stay after moving on to Surrey village field
Travellers moved onto the land at the end of October
Surrey's happiest place to live has been named and it's also one of the busiest
The happiest places to live have been named, and Surrey barely gets a look in
Person dies after casualty found on tracks as Surrey hit by travel chaos
There is significant rail disruption in the Wimbledon, Guildford and Woking areas
Change of Use Proposed for Landmark Guildford Building
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter An office boardroom could be transformed into a nursery play room for up to 80 children if plans submitted to Guildford Borough Council are approved. Castle Daycare & Preschool Ltd is hoping to change the use of 1A Jenner Road in Guildford from office spa...
New nursery from 'Good' Ofsted-rated provider could be coming to former Guildford office
The site has been vacant since March 2023.
Plan Which Will ‘Breathe New Life’ into Leatherhead Town Centre Submitted
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Hundreds of new homes in blocks of up to 12 stories high, as well as a three-screen cinema, could be coming to Leatherhead town centre if newly submitted plans are approved. The Leret Partnership, a joint venture between Mole Valley District Council and Ki...
Surrey weather set for another week of heavy rain as Storm Bram expected
Forecasters predict more unsettled weather throughout December
Highways Bulletin: Keeping Traffic Flowing
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. Working Together to Keep Traffic Moving Safely At Surrey Highways, our teams work closely together every day to ke...
Notice: Free Yoga Sessions for Mental Wellbeing
If you are experiencing mental health issues Yoga sessions might help… The post Notice: Free Yoga Sessions for Mental Wellbeing appeared first on Guildford Dragon....