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Mayor’s Diary: October 3 to October 18
The diary for the Mayor of Guildford, Jane Tyson, and the Deputy Mayor, Dominique Williams. All information as supplied by GBC. Find out about Guildford’s Mayor & Deputy Mayor here. Saturday 3 October to Sunday 18 October 2026 Saturday 3 October 12:15             The Mayor attends...
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Why Not Follow The Guildford Art Trail This Weekend?
Visitors to Guildford town centre this weekend are being invited to follow the Guildford Art Trail, which is a central attraction of the Guildford Festival of the Arts, running from October 1-4. People taking part in this creative community event can use a dedicated trail map to explore exhibitions,...
New Interim Bishop’s Chaplain Appointed
The Revd Ellie Lister has been appointed as interim chaplain to the Rt Revd Paul Davies, Bishop of Dorking and Acting Bishop of Guildford. A bishop’s chaplain serves as a trusted adviser and key support to the bishop, helping to co-ordinate ministry, build relationships across the diocese, provide...
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Guildford Book Festival Welcomes Major Talents From the Literary World
Now in its 37th year, the Guildford Book Festival returns this week with a full programme of events celebrating books, ideas and conversation. The festival welcomes some of today’s most acclaimed novelists, including Sebastian Faulks, Victoria Hislop and Elif Shafak, to Guildford Baptist Church, w...
Letter: GBC Should Answer Regarding Barclays Bank Investments
From Rose Callaghan, Mayonne Coldicott, Natasha Fletcher, Simon Higgins, James Poke, Hilary Stephenson and Martyn Turner. West Surrey Palestine Solidarity Campaign Guildford residents deserve straight answers about how their council manages public money in light of what is happening in Gaza....
The Surrey towns named the most unaffordable places to live in the UK
While experts say housing is getting more affordable, parts of Surrey are being left behind
Notice: Burpham Community Yard Sale – October 24
A perfect opportunity to de-clutter and pick up up a bargain…
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City Secure Three Points in Entertaining Game
Guildford City (1) 2 Arundel (1) 1 By Barry Underwood It was an entertaining game of football at the Spectrum with Guildford deservedly claiming the three points, although the visiting Arundel side played a full part. Indeed, City opened slowly and on six minutes Arundel had ominously struck the cro...
Bringing the Wonders of Space Exploration to Guildford High Street
Guildford High Street will once again be transformed into a Space showcase when the University of Surrey and the Institute of Physics bring World Space Week to Tunsgate Quarter shopping centre. The event will run from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, October 10, and will be free to attend. This year’s tak...
More Funding To Increase SEND Provision
By James Moules local democracy reporter A £26.7 million funding package to bolster provision for SEND education in Surrey has been approved by councillors amid a surge in demand for specialist support. Surrey County Council’s cabinet this week discussed recommendations to allocate the funding â€...
Letter: The Lesson of Runnymede’s Investments Must Be Learned
From Neil O’Brien In response to: £150m Wiped from Runnymede’s Investment Portfolio There is a very important lesson here as we create the new West Surrey authority. Councils absolutely should invest. But we need to be much clearer about the difference between investment and speculation. Borrow...
Ex-pub that was site of infamous Guildford bombing set to become Turkish restaurant
The former pub holds an infamous place in Guildford's history
Guildford rail passengers warned of major engineering works set to impact travel to London for a week
Rail travel in Guildford is set to be impacted for eight days while the work is completed
Guildford’s Artistic Talent On Display In a Vibrant Four-Day Celebration
The Guildford Festival of the Arts opens tomorrow (October 1) – bringing a dazzling array of artistic talent to the town. The four-day community-led celebration of the visual arts, which runs from Thursday until Sunday, is designed to shine a spotlight on Guildford’s wealth of creativity and eng...
£150m Wiped from Runnymede’s Investment Portfolio
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Almost £150 million has been wiped off the value of Runnymede Borough Council’s remaining investment portfolio, latest figures show but what sales it has made have been above the sticker price. The council was placed under government warning over concer...
Letter: Ash Neighbourhood Plan – Why Vote for It?
From John Ferns In response to: Ash Gets Ready To Go to the Polls To Vote On a New Neighbourhood Plan I have been observing the Ash Neighbourhood Plan as it has developed over the last two years, and the rather uncertain planning situation we now find ourselves in. I am certainly no planning expert,...
School’s Sports Facilities Upgrade Proposal Recommended for Approval
By James Moules local democracy reporter A Guildford Catholic school is poised to receive permission to build an extension which would create new drama and sports facilities on its campus. Planning officers are recommending that borough councillors approve the revamp at St Peter’s Catholic School ...
Letter: More Houses for Wood Street Should Mean More Buses
From M Durant In response to: Proposal for 50 New Homes in Wood Street Recommended Despite Objections One issue that urgently needs addressing in the Wood Street Village area is the limited bus service. At present, the Connect service operates only from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 6pm on ...
Former Guildford betting shop to be turned into new restaurant The Sushi Co
It will feature a live sushi kitchen where customers can watch chefs make fresh food in minutes
Month of road closures planned so Guildford’s new four-way crossroads can open by end of year
The roundabout is being turned into a four-way signalised crossroads