Residents across Surrey are being urged to take part in a landmark Government consultation that will help determine the future shape of local government in the county. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has now officially launched its consultation on local government reorganisation in Surrey.…

A281 Closure – Further Delay to Re-opening

By Martin Giles   June 17 – The A281 in Shalford will now remain closed until Thursday, June 26, according to Causeway One.Network. This will bring the length of road closure caused by a lorry striking the roof of a roadside cottage, to almost one month. June…

GBC’s Plan For a Thriving Guildford ‘Is Our Promise to Residents’ Says Council Leader

Guildford Borough Council has launched its first, formal Corporate Delivery Plan with the objective, it says, of improving the lives of residents, supporting local businesses and protecting the environment. The council says the plan – which includes investment in council homes – will have measurable outcomes enabling…

Highways Bulletin: Campaign for Better Transport

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Junction 10, M25 news here. Supporting Better Transport for Everyone in Surrey From 16 to 22 June, we’re proud to support Better…

Guildford Museum Works to Encourage Interest in Town’s History

A new partnership is being developed to encourage interest in Guildford’s history among the town’s residents. The Friends of Guildford Museum and Guildford Borough Council want to work together to inspire people to become interested in the town’s past. The project is manned by volunteers, who will…

What Ash Wants – Village’s Neighbourhood Plan Goes Out for Consultation

By David Reading The future of Ash over the next 20 years is being mapped out in a detailed Neighbourhood Plan for the area, covering all-important matters such as future housing development and protection of open spaces and wildlife areas. The Ash Neighbourhood Plan (ANP) aims to…

Former Guildford Policeman Admits Misconduct In Public Office

A former Guildford police constable has been given a two-year custodial sentence, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to four counts of misconduct in a public office. Adam Davies, aged 30, who resigned from Surrey Police in October 2021, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court yesterday…

Guildford’s MP Cuts the Ribbon at Merrow Post Office Opening

By Esme Campbell The official opening of Merrow Post Office was recently marked by Guildford’s MP, Zöe Franklin. The branch reopened as a family-owned business at the same site on Epsom Road, having been closed since January 2023. The location, home to a convenience store, has provided…

Final Phase of Deepcut Redevelopment Approved

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The final planning application of the 1,200-home Deepcut regeneration project has been approved. Deepcut lies just across the Guildford borough boundary from Pirbright. The massive housing project was given the initial green light back in 2014 when Surrey Heath Borough Council…

Driver Given Suspended Sentence After Serious Collision With Motorcycle

A man has been given a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from driving after causing a serious collision in Guildford. On…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.329

By Malcolm Fincham The weather remained unsettled as we moved into the first week of June with below seasonal temperatures ranging…

Opinion: We Must Plan To Deal with Guildford Gridlock

By John Rigg Chair of the Guildford Vision Group (GVG) Guildford really can’t go on much longer without a plan to…

Centenary of Wood Street’s First Place of Worship, my Baptism Link with It and the Revd Deedes and his Family

By David Rose This year is the centenary of the building and dedication of the first proper place of worship in…