Councillors Demand Police Facial Recognition Vans Mothballed Pending Consultation
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Formal protests have been lodged against Surrey Police’s use of facial recognition technology that scans the faces of every adult and child in view of their cameras to identify known suspects. Surrey Police was given two live facial recognition vans from…
20mph Limit for Cranleigh
Emily Dalton local democracy reporter 20mph speed limits could soon be introduced across three Surrey neighbourhoods, with residents now invited to give their views. Surrey County Council is consulting on new slower-speed zones in the Parsonage Road area of Cranleigh, Barnsbury and Bonsey Lane in Woking, and the…
Retailers ‘Exhausted By Criminal Activity’ – But Police Say They Are Making Progress
Surrey police say they are making significant progress in the war on shoplifting – with a 465 per cent increase in charges being recorded over the past two years. They say this is a result of a renewed strategy against retail crime. The police acknowledge that many retailers…
Second Normandy Survey Shows Huge Opposition to Plan for 950 Homes
By David Reading Normandy residents have demonstrated overwhelming opposition to plans for major housing developments in their village, according to the results of a survey organised by the parish council. Around 150 Normandy people attended a public meeting in the village hall on Sunday evening (November 30),…
Farnborough Airport Expansion – Formal Consultation Commences
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Farnborough Airport hopes to increase the number of weekend flights landing at the business hub to help meet it’s forecast demand, and neighbouring councils are being asked for their feedback. A formal consultation from Rushmoor Borough Council has been submitted to…
Royal Grammar School to Become Co-Ed ‘To Be Reflective of Today’s Society’
By Martin Giles After 500 years, the Royal Grammar School (RGS) is to begin accepting girl pupils. They will be welcomed into both RGS Prep and RGS Senior, with phased entry from September 2027. The RGS Preparatory School, Lanesborough, will admit girls into nursery, reception and year…
Redhill Planning Enquiry into the ‘Croydonisation’ of Redhill Ends
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A major face-off over plans for two landmark towers next to Redhill railway station has concluded, with neither side backing down. The proposed development, which would see towers of 14 and 15 storeys built beside the station, has been a heated…
New Burpham Court Farm Nature Reserve Ready Early 2026
Guildford Borough Council has released details of the work it is undertaking to create a nature reserve at Burpham Court Farm, off Clay Lane, set for completion early next year (2026). The council says: “This is a key milestone in the Weyside Urban Village regeneration project that…
Rejuvenated City Make It Two Wins in a Row
Guildford City (1) 3 Godalming Town (0) 1 By Barry Underwood With probably their best performance of the season Guildford City…
How You Can Dispose of Your Christmas Tree – And Support Children’s Hospices
If you’re planning to dispose of your Christmas tree in January, you can help a worthwhile charity at the same time…
Dragon Review: Beauty & The Beast – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
By Ferenc Hepp The Christmas lights have been turned on, there are festive songs playing in all the shops, Black Friday…
Volunteers Who Look After War Graves, Help Out at a Music Festival, Be an Alcohol Health Champion
Voluntary Action South West Surrey is the go-to service for people who are looking to undertake some volunteering. It also gives…
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.340
By Malcolm Fincham  A sudden change in the weather had arrived in southern counties as we moved into the second half…
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