Specialist Team Appointed To Support Westborough and Park Barn Regeneration
Guildford Borough Council has appointed specialist architecture and community engagement consultancy Levitt Bernstein to lead a team to support the first phase of the Westborough and Park Barn Better Homes Programme. The appointment marks an important next step in the programme, which aims to improve homes and neighbourhoods while ensuring residents play a…
Council Leader Complains of Misleading Social Media Comments About Hotel
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The leader of Waverley Borough Council has spoken out against misinformation and “deeply unpleasant” racism after what he said were false rumours spreading about so-called migrant hotels in the area. Cllr Paul Follows (Lib Dem, Godalming Central & Ockford) took to…
Petition Forces Council to Debate Celebration of Ali G Link
By James Moules local democracy reporter A petition calling for an attraction celebrating Ali G in Staines to tie in with the release of his new film is set to be discussed by councillors after it crossed a crucial signature threshold. Petition organiser Alex Balkan, who has…
Opinion: The Oil Shock Will Not Stop at the Petrol Forecourt
Eric Golson, Professor of Economics at the University of Surrey, discusses how sustained oil and natural gas prices could create another cost-of-living squeeze through higher food, travel and winter energy costs. Whether we face another cost-of-living squeeze depends less on how high oil and natural gas prices rise…
Cyclist Seriously Injured Following Collision with Coach
A cyclist was left seriously injured today after a collision with a coach. The coach driver, in his late 40s, is said to be assisting he police with their investigation after the coach was later stopped at Heathrow Airport. Officers were called to the A320 Woking Road,…
Shadow Authority Leaders Say Devolution Must Be ‘Done Right’
By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey’s shadow authority leaders have insisted that devolution in the county must be “done right” after the government proposed beefed up new planning powers for mayors. Proposals due to be published in the coming week would see mayors across England granted…
Hospital Celebrates 90 Years of Community Care
Mount Alvernia Hospital is celebrating more than 90 years of providing medical services. Guildford’s MP, Zöe Franklin (Lib Dem), joined staff, doctors and specially invited guests to unveil a plaque and join the celebrations on Thursday, August 20. Ms Franklin joined celebrations as the 47-bed private hospital…
Young Councillors Want More of Their Generation to Become Involved
By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey’s youngest councillors want to see more young people get involved in local government – and not let growing hostility towards elected representatives deter them from standing. Elections to Surrey’s two new unitary authorities in May saw several councillors under the…
Man Charged with Arson with Intent to Endanger Life
A man has been charged in connection to an arson at the Stanwell Hotel in Staines. Officers were called to reports…
City Continue Unbeaten League Start
Guildford City (1) 4 Oakwood (0) 0 By Barry Underwood Guildford City rose to second place in the early season league…
Highways Bulletin: SCC Ask for Residents’ Help to Care for Saplings
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes…
Pre-season Win for Flames at Bristol
Guildford Flames continued their training camp schedule with a visit to NIHL (National Ice Hockey League) side Bristol Pitbulls. Spectrum’s men…
City Knocked Out of Cup Competition Despite Being the ‘Better Team’
Guildford City (0) 1 Crawley Down Gatwick (1) 2 By Barry Underwood Guildford City gave a spirited performance against Crawley Down…
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