Updated: Crowds Gather To Remember Those Who Died in Conflict
By Tom Brown with additional story by David Rose At least a thousand people gathered yesterday to remember Guildford’s war dead. During the church service at Holy Trinity Church, Council Leader Julia McShane and Mayor Jane Tyson read selected gospel readings. Lt Colonel (Retd) Patrick Crowley MBE…
Clay Lane Field Asset Disposal
By James Moules local democracy reporter A small grazing field housing two “dilapidated” barns is set to be sold off by the council amid a drive to “strengthen” its finances. Guildford Borough Council’s cabinet has agreed to put its property at Clay Lane, comprising the field and…
‘Crack On With It’: Minister On Inclusion of ‘South Middlesex’ in New Council’s Name
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter West Surrey should just “crack on” with changing its name to include South Middlesex, the secretary of state for devolution has said. The new authority is set to take over all services from Spelthorne, Runnymede, Guildford, Surrey Heath, Waverley and Woking…
Plans to Centralise West Surrey Meetings in Guildford Labelled ‘Rogue’
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Moves to further centralise all of West Surrey’s major meetings – a plan described as “poorly thought through” and “rogue” – have been put on hold in order to weigh up the benefits of keeping things spread across the newly formed…
Council Leader Warns of an Increase in Hate Comment
By Martin Giles Guildford Borough Council’s leader, Julia McShane (Lib Dem, Westborough), has warned of an “increase in propaganda” from people seeking to “spread hatred” in the community. Her comments were made during Tuesday’s debate (November 3) on the council’s application to be listed as a “Council…
Van Driver Gives Police Officer a Lift As Suspect Flees on Bicycle
Surrey police have thanked a van driver who gave a police officer a lift as he was running after a suspect. Officers were in Woking Road in Guildford on Tuesday (November 3) when they saw someone they suspected of stealing from a nearby shop. The suspect had made off…
Weyside Village Contract Awarded, Officers Warn of Delay Risks
By James Moules local democracy reporter A major update has been issued on the future of a huge regeneration project in Guildford. A £10 million contract has been awarded to get the next stages of the major industrial estate redevelopment works underway. Guildford Borough Council’s cabinet has…
Now the Borough Council Asks Government to Reconsider Grey Belt Rules
By James Moules local democracy reporter and Martin Giles (interview filming by Tom Brown) Guildford Borough Council is demanding the government reconsider its “grey belt” planning policy, amid fears it could open up vast swathes of the area’s green belt to development. The council, which is due…
County Council Stands By No ULEZ Signs Policy Despite £15m Charged in Fines
By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey County Council has stood by its decision not to allow ULEZ signs in the…
Runnymede Council Split Over Green Party’s Zionism Stance
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The Green Party’s “Zionism is racism” motion has split Runnymede Borough Council’s leadership alliance and…
Police Investigate Possible Air Rifle Attack On Woman In Her Car
Surrey police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Ash in which an air rifle is believed to have been…
Worplesdon Community Comes Together to Create 3,000 Hand-Knitted Poppies
Residents from Worplesdon, Wood Street Village and surrounding areas have come together to hand-knit and crochet an incredible 3,000 poppies, that…
Opinion: Liberal Democrats Want Consultation… But Only When It Suits Them
By Jane Austin Conservative councillor in the West Surrey Shadow Council and leader of the opposition I was intrigued to read…
Flames Lose Again to Giants
In the second night of a road double at Belfast Giants, Flames scored an early third period goal to go ahead,…
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