By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A street in Guildford faces a transformation as family homes give way to Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs), sparking concerns about community erosion.  Family homes on  Applegarth Avenue have been turned into HMOs. Another four HMOs were approved on Applegarth Avenue at…

Updated: Main Guildford to Godalming Road Closed Until August 1

Emergency road works have closed the main A3100 Old Portsmouth Road road between Guildford and Godalming at Peasmarsh, south of Guildford. It is not expected to reopen until August 1. See update below. It has been reported that previous work work to fix a water pipe had…

‘Cuckooing’ Can Be a Hidden Crime in Surrey

A woman forced to sleep on the kitchen floor of her own home and a 93-year-old great-grandmother are among the “hidden” Surrey victims of a little-known form of exploitation, according to Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend. Cuckooing involves criminals taking over the homes of vulnerable people…

Bid to Extend Hours of Fast-food Chicken Shop Rejected

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A Guildford fast-food restaurant has been told to “work with residents” and solve issues of public nuisance before increasing its opening hours. Neighbours say they are “under siege” from noise and their homes “engulfed” by smells from Pepe’s Piri Piri, on…

GBC Denies Misleading Government Agency Over Ash Road Bridge Funding

By Martin Giles & David Reading Guildford Borough Council has denied intentionally misleading a Government agency about the funding of the controversial Ash road bridge. The bridge was deemed necessary to facilitate further housing developments in Ash. GBC had obtained funding from Homes England, a government agency…

Free Walking and Cycling Training for Free School Meals Kids

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Free cycling and walking training is to be delivered to support primary school children who are on Free School Meals (FSM) so they can get to school safely. Surrey County Council (SCC) has received funding to support its walking training programme…

Council Warns of Blue-green Algae at Frensham Ponds

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Swimmers hoping to head down to a popular Surrey ‘beach’  now the weather is finally starting to heat up will be left disappointed after warnings to stay out of the water.  Waverley Borough Council has said people should be aware of …

‘No Quick Fix’ to Bramley’s Fuel Pollution But Asda Chairman Shows Commitment

By Martin Giles About 200 concerned Bramley residents, half of them having to stand, packed out their village hall to hear an update on the underground petrol contamination that has affected their water supply, drains and telecomms conduits. The petrol leak is thought to have occurred from…

Guildford Institute’s Crowdfunding Project for Accessible Toilet in its New Community and Wellbeing Centre

The Guildford Institute in Ward Street has launched a crowdfunding project to provide an accessible toilet in its new community and wellbeing…

My Memories of John Mayall at a Ground-breaking Gig in Guildford Nearly Six Decades Ago

Blues legend John Mayall, who has died aged 90, played a trailblazing set with Eric Clapton at a Guildford nightclub 58…

College Invests to Boost Surrey’s Economy and Close Digital Skills Gap

Guildford College, part of the Activate Learning group, is spearheading efforts to bolster Surrey’s economy by addressing the need for digital…