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…

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 a roller coaster ride as a borough councillor between 2019 and May this year. Only months after their creation they won 17 seats at the borough…

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…

Proposed List of Honorary Alderman Rejected

A list of seven former councillors nominated to become honorary aldermen was rejected by a majority of councillors at Tuesday’s (November 3)…

East Surrey Hospital’s Emergency Department ‘Requires Improvement’

By James Moules local democracy reporter A major Surrey hospital has been ordered to make “rapid improvements” after a healthcare watchdog…

Guildford To Seek ‘Council of Sanctuary’ Status As a ‘Challenge To Prejudice’

By Tom Brown Guildford Borough Council is to seek accreditation to become a “Council of Sanctuary“. A motion proposed by the…

Why ‘Artificial Friends’ Powered by AI Are So Important for Vulnerable People

AI companions are rapidly emerging as conversational software apps powered by artificial intelligence, designed to simulate human-like relationships and offer emotional…

Worthing Family Firm Behind Guildford Bed Shop Reaches 80-Year Milestone

Article sponsored by Experience Guildford By Cristina Lia Trujillo Independent bed specialist Jones & Tomlin is celebrating 80 years in business,…