Guildford’s MP Welcomes Government’s Expected Relaxation of Housing Targets
By Martin Giles Guildford’s MP Angela Richardson has welcomed the news that housing targets could be made advisory rather than mandatory under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. The news came late yesterday and followed pressure on the government by scores of Conservative MPs who were worried…
Would You Report a Drink Driver This Christmas?
You see someone you know, or a stranger, about to drive away from a pub or a Christmas party after having several drinks. What would you do, would you report him or her? That is the question being asked by Surrey Police this year as part of…
Opinion: Residents and Councillors Want to Engage on London Road Project – Does SCC?
By Fiona Davidson R4GV county councillor for Guildford South East Like many residents, I am very concerned at the impact that the closure of the northbound lane of London Road for five months will mean. I am equally concerned that the county council appears unwilling to properly…
Opinion: Our Views on Proposed Changes Should Count
By Martin Giles One thing voters rarely forgive in their political leaders is arrogance. There is a difference between fighting for proposals against political opposition and railroading initiatives that are widely unpopular with the public affected. Wise politicians understand that but more and more we see examples,…
Lib Dems Take Two Tory Seats in By-elections
By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter The Liberal Democrats have taken two Conservative council seats in Surrey this week after two by-elections, one at Guildford’s neighbouring Waverley Borough Council. Dave Busby won the Chiddingfold and Dunsfold by-election, Waverley, on Thursday (December 1) with 652 votes, the second-place…
Ockhamite Diary: What’s the Best Investment – Classic Cars, Land or Pepper Mills?
A sidelong glance at the world from Tony Edwards… Restaurant bills as big as pepper mills A jaw-dropping, metre-long pepper mill hovered menacingly above my spaghetti vongole at an Italian restaurant in Knightsbridge last week, operated by a smiling waiter who later served-up a bill of equally…
A New Honorary Freeman Appointed
Guildford has a new honorary freeman – Keith Churchouse. His long-standing contributions to the town were recognised last night, when he was appointed with the award. It is the highest honour Guildford Borough Council can give for service to the borough. The ceremony took place at a…
Free Tool Hire Scheme At Zero Carbon ‘Cuts Clutter And Waste’
By Hugh Coakley One of the things about DIY is having the right tool for the job. But on the other hand, you don’t want to spend a fortune on something you are only going to use once. Zero Carbon’s new Library of Things scheme may have…
Council Responds to ‘Biggest Producer Of Carbon’ Spectrum and Climate Change Targets
By Hugh Coakley Options for the future of Guildford’s leisure centre, Spectrum, said to be the “biggest producer of carbon” amongst…
Schools Warned to Expect 129% Increase in Gas Prices
By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Surrey schools are being advised to plan for increases in gas prices of more than…
Majesty, Merriment, Mystery… and a Boeing 747 – GSC’s 2023 Programme
Majesty, merriment and mystery – not to mention a real-life Boeing 747 – feature in Guildford Shakespeare Company’s 17th annual programme,…
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.268
By Malcolm Fincham Inclement Atlantic westerlies continued the theme for November as we drifted into the second half of the month.…
Highways Repair Bulletin December 5 – 11
The list below, published by Surrey County Council, provided by County Cllr Fiona Davidson and available on the SCC website, lists…
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