New Housing Can Go Ahead After Inspector Says the Site is ‘Grey Belt’ Land
By David Reading A developer has won its appeal for outline planning permission to build up to 200 homes at Shortlands Farm, Guildford Road, between Ash and Normandy. The planning inspector agreed the land can be designated as “grey belt”. The concept of grey belt was introduced…
Work to Recommence on Former Debenham’s Site – But Guildford Society Unhappy
By Martin Giles Work on redeveloping the former Debenhams site on Millbrook “will commence in the coming weeks” according to developers Native Land. Groundwork on the site, now called “St Mary’s Wharf”, ceased in the spring and there has been mounting curiosity in Guildford about the hiatus…
Tumbling Bay Weir Restoration Project To Be Completed Within Weeks
By Martin Giles Work to build a new Tumbling Bay Weir at Millbrook, and restore the towpath bridge over it, is nearing completion, says the National Trust, owners of the River Wey Navigation. The weir collapsed dramatically in 2019 forcing a woman on the footbridge to leap…
Surrey Could Be ‘Left Behind’ Without a Mayor
By James Moules local democracy reporter The outgoing leader of Surrey County Council has warned Surrey risks being “left behind” if the county does not adopt an elected mayor in the near future. Cllr Tim Oliver (Con, Weybridge) urged the incoming East and West Surrey councils to…
Mother Shortlisted for National Award
A Guildford mother has been shortlisted for a national award, recognising her contribution to the Parent-Teacher Association of Christ’s College in Guildford. Sophia Wyatt, who chairs the Friends of Christ’s College, has been nominated for Parentkind’s PTA Volunteer of the Year Award. The nomination celebrates the work…
A New Vision for the Former House of Fraser Building Is Finally Revealed
By Daisy Edwards There is, at last, a new vision for the former House of Fraser site and it could bring back into business the luxury shopping experience that Guildford was once known for. Our town is becoming a hub for modern developments around the historic town…
Guildford Spectrum is Getting Almost 1,200 Solar Panels To Cut Carbon Emissions
Almost 1,200 solar panels are being installed on the roof of Guildford Spectrum as part of the borough council’s work to make the leisure centre more sustainable. Work began this week (October 12) and covers around 2,400 square metres, roughly the size of six basketball courts. The…
Villagers Hear That the ‘Grey Belt’ Policy Should Be Suspended Until Reviewed
By Martin Giles The Government’s “grey belt” policy is leaving Guildford Borough more vulnerable to speculative development proposals than ever before, East Horsley villagers heard at a meeting arranged by Rural Roar campaigner Paula Moss on Friday evening (October 9). The meeting began with a presentation from…
Brookwood Station Shortlisted for Railways and Communities Award – Some History Too
Brookwood railway station, with its delightful garden for reflection, has been shortlisted for the title of World Cup of Stations 2026. The competition is being run by the Rail Delivery Group, and this year it is celebrating stations creating connections that matter. With the public deciding the…
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.358
By Malcolm Fincham Dry warm sunny periods continued for the most part as we moved into the first weeks of October.…
Steelers Steal Penalty Point
Guildford Flames collected a Challenge Cup table point at Sheffield, but lost a two-goal, third-period lead before Steelers banked the extra…
Late Goals Secure City’s Away Win
Ringmer (1) 2 Guildford City (2) 4 By Barry Underwood Guildford City’s return journey from East Sussex was one of good…
Businesses To Receive Expert Guidance To Reduce Environmental Impact
Guildford Borough Council has launched a new “Go Green for Business” accreditation scheme to help small and medium-sized enterprises to improve…
Penalties Allow Flames to Weather the Storm
Josh Waller and Mathieu Gosselin goals during penalties and saves by Justin Fazio on all four Manchester Storm tiebreaker attempts helped…
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