By Martin Giles Two options will be submitted by Surrey councils to the Government for the reorganisation of local government into unitary authorities. The county council is recommending that two unitary councils for Surrey are created, while the option of three is preferred by most district and…

BBC Documentary Expected to Lift the Lid on Thames Water

Thames Water, the company that supplies our water and deals with our sewage, has let TV cameras into their operation for a behind-the-scenes, two-part observational documentary. The UK’s largest water company which has faced concerted criticism over interruptions of local water supply in late 2023, the continuing…

Woking and Guildford – Surrey’s Worst Two Train Stations for Reliability and Punctuality

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Surrey’s “worst” train stations for delays and cancellations have been revealed. Passengers, fed up waiting for trains that seemingly never arrive, will soon be able to have their suspicions on reliability confirmed or denied by new screens going live on stations…

Celebrity Dame Delivers Keynote Speech at the Mayor’s International Women’s Day Tea

The well-known British space scientist, Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, gave the keynote speech at an event hosted by the Mayor of Guildford to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 7. Dame Maggie championed women’s achievements and advocated for increased action, in the spirit of this year’s IWD…

Congestion Caused By ‘Exciting’ Dorking Development Will Be ‘Totally Unacceptable’

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Homes will be built on the former green belt gateway into Dorking – which some say will forever change the character of the picturesque town. Plans to turn more than eight hectares on the edge of the Surrey Hills into housing…

Unsafe E‑Bike Battery Banned from Amazon Following House Fire 

A dangerous e-bike battery that caused a house fire in Chilworth has been successfully removed from sale on Amazon, thanks to the proactive efforts of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards. See also: Surrey Fire & Rescue Service Urges Residents to Stay Safe with Lithium-ion…

Approval Given for Pie & Mash Takeaway at Top Surrey Beauty Spot

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The iconic Surrey Hills will keep its classic English pie and mash shop after plans were approved for the takeaway in Box Hill. Posha’s Pie and Mash Shop, in the rural Box Hill Road, Tadworth, was given the go-ahead at the…

Urgent Treatment Centres to Relieve Pressure on Hospital A&Es

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Walk-in centres and minor injuries units in Surrey could be transformed into a new service called urgent treatment centres. The NHS says the new approach will “standardise” primary care and make access “seamless” for patients. But Guildford, the largest town in…

Burpham Court Farm To Become Country Park and Wildlife Haven

Burpham Court Farm, a large area of green space along the River Wey, is set to be transformed into a thriving…

Guildford Mother to Run Ultramarathon in Memory of Her Husband

By Esme Campbell Mother-of-two Jojo Clark, 39, who fought to save her husband’s life when he suffered a fatal heart attack,…

Village Pub Can Stay Open Until the Midnight Hour

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Patrons in a rural Surrey village can extend their nights out at weekends as a…

Portsmouth Road Closed This Weekend

The Portsmouth Road (A3100) in Guildford as it leaves Guildford heading for Godalming is to be closed this weekend. The closure…