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Battery fire at Guildford waste centre sees 'keep windows shut' warning issued
The fire began in the early hours of the morning and spread across a large portion of the waste centre
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'Uproar' as around 50 lorries turn up to Surrey village in 'unauthorised development' on Green belt site
On Good Friday, residents of Pirbright reported around 50 lorries arriving on the site and beginning to install hard standing and mobile homes
Healthcare worker struck off after using AI to cheat Surrey hospital interview
She would repeat questions over and over to prompt AI for textbook answers, panel found
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Nominations for New West Surrey Council Formalised – Few Independent Options
By Martin Giles Candidates for the forthcoming West Surrey Council Election have now been nominated and published. The deadline for nominations was 4pm yesterday (April 9). The election is to be held on Thursday, May 7. The new council will shadow the existing borough, district and county councils u...
Police 'astounded' after Surrey A3 driver caught at 130mph then claims he was victim of hit and run
Cull’s "treacherous" driving "showed a clear disregard for any rules or safety measures on our roads"
Guildford recycling centre fire closed key road - recap
The fire was extinguished by 4pm on Friday afternoon (April 10)
Resident, Prevented from Addressing GBC Meeting, Takes to the Internet To Make Accusations
A woman who was prevented from addressing councillors at Guildford Borough Council’s full meeting on Tuesday has taken to the internet to plead her case. The Pirbright resident, Jane Hill, believes that her husband Richard, recently diagnosed with cancer, was exposed to asbestos when work arranged...
Guildford road to close for three weeks in area earmarked for major regeneration
Significant road repairs are required in the area
Walkers warn of 'creepy' man chasing them in woods near Guildford as police issue description
Surrey Police have said it is investigating the reports, and have shared a description of a man
Letter: Fake News Warning At Election Time
From Brian Creese Member of One Guildford (described by Creese as a loose network drawn from across political parties, faith groups and civil society, monitoring and looking to combat the influence of authoritarian and hard right groups in the Guildford area). Last summer I spent four interesting ...
Guildford Local Election Nominations Close at 4pm
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Today, Tursday, April 9, is the final day to get your name on a Surrey ballot ahead of this year’s once in a generation election. But hurry – nominations in Guildford, at least, close at 4pm. Surrey County Council was created in 1889 with the 11 boroug...
Developers Are Not Giving Up on 200-home Scheme for West Clandon
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans for up to 200 homes on green belt land in West Clandon are back on the table despite earlier concerns from council planners about a very similar scheme that was described as an “alien extension”. Developers are now asking Guildford Borough Council t...
GBC Steps in to Ensure Affordable Homes Are Part of Ash Development
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Seven new affordable homes have been signed off into public ownership in what Guildford councillors have called a “good opportunity” to boost housing for local people. At a full council meeting on April 7, Guildford Borough Council approved the move to ac...
Residents ‘Deeply Distressed’ After Travellers Begin Developing Rural Site
By David Reading Update: see local councillor’s reaction below. An unauthorised travellers’ site that has been set up on rural land in Alfold has created distress and anger among people living nearby, according to MP Sir Jeremy Hunt. There are numerous vehicles on the site in Loxwood Road and gr...
Notice: Antiques & Vintage Market – April 19
Don’t miss your chance to bag a collectable on Guildford High Street… The post Notice: Antiques & Vintage Market – April 19 appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Illegal Site Must Be Cleared Says Planning Inspectorate
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter An unauthorised encampment in the “Surrey Hills” must be cleared and the site returned to its former green belt glory, the planning inspectorate has ruled. The landowners moved on to the Tilthams Corner Road plot off Unstead Lane near Bramley, last Sep...
Guildford backs major flood scheme to protect town centre and unlock new housing
The council has said that the work is urgent
Council Endorses Flood Alleviation Scheme But Hears Cautionary Note On Funding
By Martin Giles Following complaints about a lack of action by Guildford Borough Council, councillors voted to formally endorse the Guildford Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) at its meeting last night (April 7). The scheme is required not only to protect the town from future flooding but also to allow...
Surrey council steps in to buy new affordable homes in Ash and provide 'a roof over someone's head'
The homes should be completed in summer 2027
Major transformation coming to century-old Surrey hospital as £1m in funding secured
The hospital was established not long after the First World War, but its now set for a revamp