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No McDonald's drive thru near Surrey nature reserve drive as planning appeal refused
Many residents of the village made it clear that it did not want a McDonald's drive thru next to an important nature reserve
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Road works 'progressing nicely' ahead of Guildford North Street pedestrianisation
The work is part of plans to bring 485 new homes to the area
Lido Pool Covers Are Proving To Be a Success
Long-awaited pool covers have been fitted to the iconic Guildford Lido 17 years after they were first proposed, to cut costs and save energy. Installed in March 25, the covers are proving to be a sustainable improvement to the open-air pool, and making it cheaper to heat by reducing evaporation and ...
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East Surrey Council Holds Inaugural Meeting
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The first ever meeting of East Surrey Council, described as a “moment and a milestone”, has taken place. The newly-formed council sat on Wednesday, May 20, when it went through the formalities of setting up a working constitution, and making key appoin...
Insights: The Gathering Storm – Part 1
By Bernard Quoroll This is the first of a number Insight pieces which I hope will contribute to the thinking about how the new West Surrey Council should evolve and engage with citizens and why it is important. My credentials for making these assertions are that I have been successively, the chi...
Busy Guildford road that's seen nearly 30 crashes in three years set for speed limit reduction
Surrey County Council believe changing the speed limit will help reduce the number of crashes on the road
Shocking video shows teen weaving between Surrey A3 traffic at 100mph
Investigating officer PC Pat Nix said: “Choosing to drive at excessive speed puts everyone on the road at risk and significantly reduces the time drivers have to react to changing conditions or unexpected hazards.
Notice: Blooming Picnic – Free Event – June 6
Not long now, free entertainment in Guildford’s beautiful Castle grounds… The post Notice: Blooming Picnic – Free Event – June 6 appeared first on Guildford Dragon....
Major fashion brand Hugo Boss closes Guildford High Street store
The company has had a branch on Guildford High Street for over ten years but recently announced its closure
Inaugural West Surrey Shadow Council Meeting About To Be Held
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The new West Surrey Shadow Council will meet for the first time today (May 21), giving voters and early look at how the new authorities could be run. The new East Surrey Council met yesterday. The two councils were elected following the May 7 polls that sa...
Surrey Police Reorganise to Mirror Local Government Changes
Surrey Police is reorganising to a two division structure to strengthen modernisation and align with Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Following a detailed review of its “Target Operating Model” the constabulary began operating across two divisions on Sunday, May 10 . The move from three to...
Inspector Rejects McDonald’s Fast Food Plan On Edge of Nature Reserve
By David Reading Fast food chain McDonald’s has lost its appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a drive-through restaurant on the edge of the Tice’s Meadow nature reserve, between Tongham and Badshot Lea. The Tice’s Meadow Bird Group (TMBG) had raised major concerns about the im...
Letter: Are We Ready for Proportional Representation?
From Patrick Bray In response to: First Past the Post Still Has Its Merits Andy Berriman puts forward a thoughtful case on the shortcomings of First Past the Post. Though I still have to disagree that Proportional Representation would be an improvement given our political landscape. I see two issues...
Work on flagship Guildford Debenhams redevelopment at 'natural pause' due to 'logistical challenges'
The redevelopment of Guildford's former Debenhams site has reached a "natural pause" according to the council, with developers claiming they are undertaking "detailed design work"
Aldi asks Surrey residents to suggest new store locations as three towns put on 'wish list'
Three Surrey towns have been put on Aldi's 'wish list', and another store is currently being built in the county
Police Seek Public’s Help To Find Wanted Man
Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate Muhammad Ali, aged 21, of no fixed abode, who is wanted in connection with police investigations into three assaults which took place in Woking between March 12 and 13. He is described as 5ft 10 inches tall, of medium build with short bla...
Rock Choir Hits Guildford High Street
The Guildford Rock Choir hit the High Street again over the weekend to help raise money for the mental health charity Oakleaf. Under their leader Tom George, they put on two performances outside Holy Trinity Church on Saturday (May 16), going through a set of songs that included: Sweet Child of Mi...
'Do not approach' man wanted in connection with assaults who has links to Guildford and Woking, say police
He is wanted in connection to three assaults which took place in Woking over two days in March
Surrey victims 'denied timely justice' and 'left in limbo' by criminal court delays, law society finds
New analysis from the Law Society of England has "exposed" what Surrey's local justice system is like in the modern day
Shop Front: Brook Taverner, Menswear Since 1912, Comes to Guildford
Article sponsored by Experience Guildford Founded in Keighley in Yorkshire in 1912, Brook Taverner been providing menswear since 1912 and has now arrived in Guildford’s historic High Street. Manager Richard Davies, said: “We opened in this smart new shop on Thursday, May 7 and the reaction has b...