Jeremy Hunt Agrees with Waverley Leader – New Housing Targets Are ‘Unachievable’
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, now a backbench Conservative MP representing the new constituency of Godalming and Ash, is reported to have decided that he would stand down from the shadow cabinet after the new party leader, Kemi Badenoch, was elected. He cited as his…
Car Crime on the Rise in Stoughton: Residents Question Street Lighting Policy
By Stella Kuchanny Guildford’s Stoughton area is seeing a troubling increase in car-related crimes, raising concerns among residents about the impact of Surrey County Council’s Part Night Lighting strategy. Under the policy, streetlights are turned off between 1am and 5am, a change made in the council’s effort…
Opinion: Forcing Cyclists to Share Roads with Motorists Will Not Allow the Change We Need
By Martin Giles Whichever side of the argument the SCC Cabinet came down on over the London Road Active Travel scheme it was bound to upset a large number of Burpham residents. The community was deeply divided on the issue but, as has been pointed out by…
Council Executive Debates Allowances and More Help for Refugees
By Esme Campbell Councillor allowances and additional refugee accommodation were two of the salient issues on the GBC Executive’s agenda when they met on Thursday (November 28). Borough councillors are unpaid for their work but they are legally entitled to financial allowances to compensate for necessary expenses.…
After a Week of Controversy – GBC Issues Statement on Ash Road Bridge
By David Reading A week of controversy over the opening of the Ash road bridge was followed yesterday (Friday) by a lengthy statement from Guildford Borough Council in question-and-answer form, aimed at keeping residents informed about the schedule for the bridge opening and road closures in the…
Ash Men Jailed for Their Part In Hotel Asylum Protest
Two men have been jailed for being part of the protest group that hurled objects and shouted abuse outside an Aldershot hotel that was housing asylum seekers. Joe Howell, 20, of Bareham Drive, Ash, and Alby Brannan, 18, of Winchester Road, Ash, gathered outside Potters International Hotel…
Post-Solace GBC Review Finds Progress Made But ‘Significant Issues and Risks Remain’
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A “strong foundation for progress” is the judgement on Guildford Borough Council’s improvement plan, according to a new independent report. Concerns were flagged in May over weak governance, poor scrutiny and a “quick-fix culture” that had potentially allowed an unspecified sum…
Changes to Borough Council’s Christmas Waste Collection Service
Guildford Borough Council have published changes to their Christmas waste collection service. To ensure minimum disruption to service, residents are being advised to check the changes to their collection day. Changes begin on December 25 (Christmas Day) and last until January 4. Lead councillor for Environmental Services,…
Mayor Remembers the Cost of War with Guildford’s Twin – Freiburg
Yesterday (Wednesday, November 27) the Mayor of Guildford, Sallie Barker MBE, stood together with Freiburg citizens to remember the many lives that were sadly lost or changed forever during an RAF air raid during the night of November 27, 1944. The raid resulted in around 2,800 deaths…
University Post Office to Reopen
The University of Surrey’s post office will reopen under new management on January 14, 2025. It will remain in the same…
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.317
By Malcolm Fincham Some long awaited sunshine reappeared for several days during the latter weeks of November allowing me to add…
Bramley Residents Hear Progress Has Been Made By Agencies Dealing With Petrol Contamination
Over a hundred Bramley villagers attended a public meeting chaired by local MP Jeremy Hunt (Conservative, Godalming & Ash) in the…
Sara Sharif Trial Latest – The Judge Reviews Evidence From Text Messages, Schools and Neighbours
By Martin Giles This is the latest update of the continuing trial of those accused of the murder of ten-year-old Sara…
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