Changes at Guildford Bus Station as North Street Redevelopment Progresses
Refurbishment works at Guildford Friary Bus Station continue today (September 4). They began on Tuesday, September 1, as part of the North Street regeneration scheme, which is expected to be completed by late 2027. Commercial Road, which runs through the bus station, is now closed to general…
Cyber Attacks Remain a Significant Risk as Local Government Reorganises
By James Moules local democracy reporter Cyber security threats to local government remain a “significant strategic risk”, according to a report, with the creation of two new unitary councils posing “further complexity” to IT security. Guildford Borough Council’s audit and risk committee will next week review an…
Government Pays Itself £500 Million to Reduce Woking’s Debt But £2 Billion Shortfall Remains
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Crushing debt set to be inherited by hundreds of thousands of West Surrey residents will have a significant chunk taken out of it after the Government officially began the process paying down £500 million of Woking Borough Council’s financial failings. The…
Health Literacy Warning
By James Moules local democracy reporter Nearly one in three working-age Surrey residents is not adequately health literate, a council committee report has warned. The report, which is due to be considered at a joint meeting of Surrey’s Health and Wellbeing Board and Integrated Care Partnership next…
Another M25 Collision, Another Witness Appeal
Another M25 collision in Surrey resulted in a motorcyclist, a woman in her 20s, being taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses. Officers were called to the clockwise carriageway of the M25 between J12 and J13 shortly after 8.15am this morning (September 2)…
New Local Plan Public Consultation Announced by GBC
By Martin Giles Residents, businesses and community groups are being asked to share their views on the future of the local area when Guildford Borough Council launches its Local Plan Scoping Consultation today (September 2). The new Local Plan will set out the vision, strategy and planning policies to…
Witness Appeal Following Fatal Collision on the M25
Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help following a fatal collision on the M25. Officers were called to the anticlockwise carriageway of the M25 between J10 and J11 just before 11.50pm last night (Monday, August 31) following a report of a collision at the location involving…
Former International Players to Feature in Charity Cricket Match
Guildford Cricket Club are hosting a T20 challenge match at their Woodbridge Road ground on Sunday, September 6. Named “The Big Buzz 26”, a Bee-lieve XI take on Lashings World XI. All proceeds will go to the Bee-lieve Foundation‘s mission to support and enhance the emotional wellbeing…
Former Student Denies University of Surrey Crossbow Attack
By Charlie Whiting A former University of Surrey student has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of a staff member with a crossbow. Almunthir Daqamah, 21, is accused of trying to kill safety officer Robert Tytler at the Manor Park Student Village in Guildford in June.…
Survey Shows Large Majority Do Not Want Police Forces to Merge
Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Lisa Townsend, says a large majority, 80 per cent, of residents who took part in a…
Opinion: This Local Plan is an Opportunity We Must Not Waste
By John Rigg former R4GV councillor and chair of the Guildford Vision Group The borough council is right to encourage residents,…
The Historic Napper Centre Re-opens Following £1 Million Restoration Project
The Napper Centre in Cranleigh – recognised as the UK’s first cottage hospital – was reopened yesterday (September 4) by Jeremy…
Proposal for New West Surrey Parish Council Poised To Be Approved
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter While the vexed question as to whether Guildford should have a town council remains undecided,…
City Have Victory Snatched Away in Final Minute
Guildford City (1) 1 Loxwood (0) 1 By Barry Underwood City came close to gaining a maximum six points over the…
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