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New Government Debt Controls Welcomed by Woking Councillors
Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter New powers aimed at cutting the excessive risky borrowing that left taxpayers footing billion pound debts has been welcomed by Woking Borough Council. Woking famously went bust with debts of over £2 billion on the back of its failed investment plans. Its dis...
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Assault in Primark, Woman Punched in Face, Police Seek Witnesses
A woman is said to have been punched in the face during an altercation in Primark, in the Friary Centre, on Saturday, (May 30). Police were made aware of an incident that took place between 4:50pm and 5:05pm, during which there was an argument between two individuals, and a woman was reportedly punc...
Letter: The Horsleys Are at Breaking Point in Terms of Sustainability
From: Catherine Young R4GV borough councillor for Clandon and Horsley In response to: Plans To Build a Further 65 Homes in West Horsley Have Been Deferred This is the last 2019 Local Plan “allocated’”site for West Horsley. We’ve already had 335 new homes delivered from three sites within the...
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Customer punched in the face in Guildford Primark as police looking for 'woman pushing empty pram'
During the incident, a woman was reportedly punched in her face
Nurses’ Turn to Throw Dice in Traditional Ceremony
This year’s centuries-old Guildford tradition of throwing dice to receive money from two charitable funds featured two nurses from the Royal Surrey Hospital. Anne Hope, the hospital’s cancer care lead nurse, took part against against Jenny Watkins, who has been a nurse for five decades. The chai...
Rain forecast across Surrey this week after end of sweltering May
The 30C days are behind us for now according to the Met Office, with a return to rain and cloudy days ahead
Letter: There Is A Reason Returning Officers Cannot Advise Prospective Candidates
From Bernard Quoroll former local authority CEO The reason why Returning Officers (ROs) are not supposed to rule formally on such matters is to prevent them becoming embroiled in electoral disputes. In practice, and if approached informally, any response offered, would invariably be to take legal ad...
Notice: Free Arts and Humanities Talk – June 3
Come to the Guildford institute to hear about the latest in Arts and Humanities research… Please note, pre-booking advised. The post Notice: Free Arts and Humanities Talk – June 3 appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Highways Bulletin: More Electric Buses Are On the Way
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. Surrey and Blackwater Valley are set for a quieter, cleaner future as a brand-new fleet of electric buses prepares to hit the roads. Community...
Challengers Celebrate The Impact Made By The Charity’s Supporters
Challengers, the Guildford children’s charity, welcomed supporters and local councillors to their community open day in Guildford. The event on Saturday, May 23, gave the charity the opportunity to celebrate the impact made by their supporters and provided a chance for guests to meet the team, whi...
Our Programme of Upgrades Will Be Good For Passengers, Says Network Rail
Trains are running through to Portsmouth Harbour again after Network Rail and South Western Railway completed the latest phase of upgrade work on the Portsmouth Direct Line. Work to upgrade signalling in the Havant and Portsmouth area began in March, replacing ageing equipment that is said to be inc...
Letter: We Need This Gantry To Improve Water Supply
From Jim Allen In response to: “Huge Yellow Horror” Spoils Guildford’s Surrey View The “yellow horror” appears to be an unloading gantry, designed for direct transfer from trucks into the reservoir. Regarding concerns, the alternative to this assembly would be a future without water. The c...
‘Huge Yellow Horror’ Spoils Guildford’s Surrey View
By Isabelle Trubshaw Guildford residents are protesting about the unexpected instalment of a large gantry on Pewley Hill reservoir, which they say is polluting the panoramic views over Surrey. Erected over the last few days by Thames Water, the structure – described as a “huge yellow horror” b...
Comment: A Storm In a Teacup? No, Rules on Candidacy Should Be Re-examined
By Martin Giles Our story about the eligibility of a Surrey County Council employee (Questions Raised About Successful West Surrey Candidate’s Eligibility) who stood as a candidate in the recent local election has caused a stir. And so it should. Compliance with electoral law underpins our democra...
Plans To Build a Further 65 Homes in West Horsley Have Been Deferred
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Charles Church Developments hoped to receive planning permission for 65 homes in West Horsley after the company’s proposals, which also include a children’s play area and pond, had been recommended for approval. However, Guildford Borough Council’s p...
Plans for 74-bed care home opposite 550 home Surrey development as land sold
The land has been sold to a healthcare contractor with plans to build a luxury care home already approved
'UK's first' green bridge opens over Surrey A3 offering walkers and wildlife safe passage
It is possibly one of country's most unique motorway bridges and you'll find it not far from Guildford
Award-winning service for Guildford's most vulnerable at risk of closure leaving users 'mortified'
News of the closure has been described as "devastating" with many now worried they will lose their independence
End in sight for temporary traffic lights on Guildford A-road, gas company says
Gas works on the Guildford a-road began earlier this month, with the temporary traffic lights causing delays
Guilfest returns to Surrey's Stoke Park this summer with Sophie Ellis Bexter headlining line up
Rudimental will be revving up the crowds over the two-day music festival too