Will having a strategic mayor for Surrey, akin to the Mayor for Manchester be a good thing? See: Chancellor Announces Surrey Mayor in ‘Final Stages’, During Budget Statement Guildford’s MP has said that she has her doubts and the leader of West Surrey Shadow Council has clarified…

Guildford MP Has Concerns Over Installing a Mayor of Surrey

By James Moules local democracy reporter and Martin Giles Guildford’s MP says she is “concerned” at the lack of public consultation over the introduction of an elected mayor in Surrey. Liberal Democrat Zöe Franklin told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) that any devolution deal must provide…

Ash Vale Residents Push For a Long-Term Solution To Prevent Flooding

By David Reading Guildford Borough Council has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing the risk of flooding in the Sopwith Close and Wellington Place area of Ash Vale. However, residents are still concerned that a long-term plan to prevent debris blocking the nearby Blackwater River needs to be…

Services of Remembrance 2026

Services of remembrance to honour our war dead taking place in November 2026 Saturday, November 7 Charlotteville’s service of remembrance will take place at the war memorial in Addison Road at 3pm. Teas and a poster display afterwards in Addison Court Lounge. All welcome. Remembrance Sunday, November…

All Aboard for a Magical Cruise Along the River Wey

Families are invited to step aboard Swingbridge Tranquility for a festive 45-minute cruise along the River Wey, with a very special visitor joining the journey! Departing from Dapdune Wharf in Guildford, this accessible, broad-beam boat will set off on a scenic cruise before passengers wait for Santa…

Review: Art Created By a Mother and Daughter On Display At The Guildford Institute

By Jason Blackwood A new exhibition called ROOTS is taking place at the Guildford Institute. This is a mother and daughter collaborative exhibition by Tricia Porter and Lauren Pruen. They have previously had exhibitions at The Nutshell, Winchester, and St Bride’s Foundation, Fleet Street. Their works are…

Ash Vale Man Arrested After Police Find ‘Multiple Bags’ Of Suspected Drugs

A 19-year-old man from Ash Vale has been arrested after police found multiple bags of suspected Class A drugs during a proactive stop in Farnborough. Officers  on patrol noticed suspicious activity linked to a car near the Pinehurst Roundabout at around 7pm on Thursday (October 29). The…

Council to Consult Westborough and Park Barn Residents on Required Improvements

By Martin Giles Residents in Westborough and Park Barn, which has a major proportion of GBC’s social housing estate of over 5,000 properties, are being asked to help shape the future of their community by taking part in a new survey launched by Guildford Borough Council as…

Wildlife Group Launches £30,000 Wetlands Appeal in the Face of Climate Change Threats

Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT) is asking people to support a new fundraising drive this winter to help restore and rewild wetland…

New Accessibility Guide Helps Disabled Visitors Navigate Guildford

By Cristina Lia Trujillo A guide showing how easy Guildford’s shops and services are to get into and around, compiled by…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No. 359

By Malcolm Fincham Mid October weather conditions remained favourable for photos, with sunny periods and daytime temperatures remaining in the low…

Flames Lose to Bottom of the Table Clan

A late Glasgow Clan goal tied it to split the points one each ahead of overtime but then just 83 seconds…

Dragon Chat: Joss Bigmore – The Rise and Fall of R4GV

By Martin Giles video and sound editing Daisy Edwards Joss Bigmore, together with his Residents for Guildford & Villages party, experienced…