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R4GV Leader Criticises GBC CEO over Reaction to ‘Skewed’ Remark
By Martin Giles The “mere suspicion” that the joint chief executive of Guildford and Waverley Councils has become “politically compromised” raises serious questions over his involvement in the process to asses the unitary authority options facing Surrey, the leader of the Residents for Guild...
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Electric Theatre In Crisis As Financial Pressures Hit – Annual Loss of Over £250k
By David Reading The Electric Theatre in Guildford is facing extreme financial pressures and discussions are under way to decide its future. The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM), which has been running the theatre since 2017, said the venue made a loss “in excess” of £250,000 over the period...
Live Surrey M25 traffic updates as final full weekend closure causes 'long delays'
Drivers are being warned to avoid the area all weekend
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Surrey Ranked 2nd Most Hazardous County for Motorists
By Esme Campbell With an average of 3,148 collisions per year, Surrey has been rated the second most hazardous county for drivers in Britain. It follows Kent as the most dangerous for motorists, and precedes Essex in third place. Speeding and careless driving cause over half of all serious injuries ...
NHS Patients in Surrey Now Receiving Life-Saving Plasma Medicine
By Stella Kuchanny For the first time in 25 years, NHS patients in the UK are receiving life-saving medicine made from the plasma of blood donors in Surrey. This milestone reduces the NHS’s reliance on imported plasma medicines and bolsters the UK’s self-sufficiency in treating immune-related il...
VE Anniversary Events Aim To Bring The Community Together
Guildford Borough Council will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day on May 8th with a series of commemorative events. The council hopes the celebrations will bring the community together in remembrance and reflection to honour those who served and made sacrifices during the Second Worl...
Guildford Lido Prepares For the 2025 Summer Season
Guildford Lido is set to welcome swimmers back for the summer season, with an opening date of Saturday, April 26. Freedom Leisure, the not-for-profit leisure trust that manages the Lido on behalf of Guildford Borough Council, said it was “looking forward to another exciting season”. Finley Bro...
M&S celebrates 90 years on Guildford's high street with archive images from through the decades
Photos show the transformation of high- street giant
New direct bus route to RHS Wisley from Surrey towns and taking it even provides a discount
The route will run through Guildford, Clandon and Woking
Letter: The Godalming High Street Project Is Too Costly
From Jane Austin Waverley borough councillor and leader of the Conservative opposition at WBC In response to: Godalming Town Centre Housing Plan Moves a Step Closer The Godalming High Street development project is too little, too late and too costly. My council group eagerly await sight of the detai...
GBC Executive Supports Creation of Three Unitary Authorities For Surrey
Members of Guildford Borough Council voted in favour of the creation of three unitary authorities for Surrey at an Executive meeting held on Wednesday night (March 19). Councillors believe this structure would provide high-quality services for residents as well as reducing costs and supporting growt...
New Bus Route Opened Up for Visitors to RHS Wisley
By Esme Campbell A new bus stop at RHS Garden Wisley has been added to a public bus route, making visiting more accessible. From April 5, the 462/463 public bus services can be taken directly to and from the garden. The transport runs from Guildford bus station, Clandon railway station and Woking bu...
Ash Councillors Oppose School Lay-by Closure Plans
By David Reading Surrey County Council is being urged to reconsider its proposal to remove the lay-by outside Ash Grange School. At its March meeting, Ash Parish Council decided to oppose the closure, which – if it goes ahead – will affect parents who are dropping off and collecting their chil...
Surrey's little known tiny village with Harley Davidson shop that shares name with a delightful seaside spot
Two thirds of the village is made up of countryside
Shows cancelled and future of a Guildford theatre in doubt amid financial crisis at the venue
The venue made a loss of more than a quarter of a million in 2023/24
Local Government Shake-up: Questions Remain Over Looming Debt
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans for what Surrey could look like in local government reorganisation have been agreed but questions remain over looming debt. Councillors have demanded to know how debt would be managed before the county is divided up. The government outlined plans for ...
Bridge Demolition Will Close Section of the M25 At Wisley
By Esme Campbell Drivers may have to reconsider their travel plans this weekend due to a scheduled closure on the M25. From 9pm on Friday, March 21st, until 5.30pm on Monday, March 24th, drivers will not be able to use the motorway between Junction 10 Wisley and Junction 11 Chertsey. The scheduled...
Spelthorne Council’s Debt Requires Woking Scale Cuts
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The “critical” state of Spelthorne Borough Council’s finances means it must cut at least £8.6 million from its budget by 2028. To put that into perspective, bankrupt Woking Borough Council made £8.4 million in cuts last year in an effort to right i...
Guildford farmland to become 'stunning' nature reserve as part of 1,550 home housing development
The nature reserve is part of a project that will see 1,550 home built in the area
Godalming Town Centre Housing Plan Moves a Step Closer
By Chris Caulfield Local Democracy Reporting Service “Decent affordable homes” in Godalming town centre are a step closer to being built after £100,000 in development costs were agreed. The site at 69 High Street has been vacant since M&Co shut its doors – with Waverley Borough Council ...