County Council Leader Appeals to MPs Not to ‘Talk Down’ Children’s Services
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey County Council has made an apparent U-turn on MPs’ engagement with cases involving Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The council has denied it is closing down channels of communication, and county council leader Tim Oliver has pleaded with MPs…
EasyJet to Run Its Full Half-term Flight Schedule Despite Strike Action
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Gatwick Airport’s largest carrier easyJet is expecting to run its full schedule during the busy half term period despite industrial action taking place by their oil refuellers. Strike action by baggage handlers, which would have run at the same time, was…
Stoke Mill To Be a Pub If Plans Are Approved by Borough Council
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans have been submitted for a new pub in Guildford. The building on Woking Road could be transformed into a destination pub. McMullen and Sons, a Hertfordshire brewery and pub company, has revealed its vision to regenerate the iconic Stoke Mill…
Opinion: CIL Payments – These Residents Deserve Justice
By Jane Austin leader of the Conservative Group at Waverley Borough Council Last October Steve Dally was at his wits’ end. For nearly four years he and his wife had been fighting Waverley Borough Council’s planning department after being charged a huge, £70,000 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)…
Following Slaughter of Cow, Police Warn Public Not to Buy Unpackaged Meat
Surrey Police have said that their enquiries into the slaughter of a 21-month-old steer near Stoke Lock at Riverside Park are ongoing and they are warning the public not to buy any unpackaged meat. They are also urging anyone with information to contact them. See: Brutal Thieves…
New Signage at Nature Reserve Unveiled
New signs have been installed at Tyting Farm to encourage visitors to make the most of scenic walks in the surrounding Surrey Hills. These signs show visitors what to look out for in the nature reserve. There’s over a mile of new paths that can be enjoyed…
Brutal Thieves Slaughter Animal for Its Meat Which Could Cause Sickness If Eaten
By David Reading One of the cows on a Guildford nature reserve has been slaughtered and systematically butchered for its meat in a shocking night-time raid. What the thieves do not know is that the cattle have been treated with worming medication, which is likely to cause…
30 Objections Received on South Guildford Garden Infill Proposal
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey residents have railed against a proposal to build a three-bedroom home on land currently used for a private tennis court, claiming it would “destroy the unique ambiance of the area”. Plans have been put forward for a family home to…
Ash Residents Come Together To Counter Catapult Attacks On Canal Wildlife
By David Reading More than 50 people turned up at a public meeting in Ash Vale on Thursday evening (May 15) to demonstrate their anger about the catapult attacks on wildlife in the area. The attacks by teenagers have resulted in serious injuries inflicted on a number…
Guildford Plays Its Part in Campaign to Protect Bees
Guildford Borough Council marked World Bee Day by highlighting the important role bees play in the ecosystem and what the council…
A New Superdrug is Coming to Guildford’s Ladymead Retail Park
By Stella Kuchanny Guildford shoppers are set to see a new addition to the town’s retail scene: a brand-new Superdrug store…
Two Candidates Compete for Seat on Ash Parish Council
By David Reading The residents in Ash South will go to the polls on Thursday, May 29, to elect a new…
MPs Unite in Criticism of SCC’s Handling of SEND Cases
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey MPs have slammed the council for apparently closing down discussions on constituent SEND cases.…
Guided Walk and a Talk Celebrating Guildford’s Railway Heritage
Following Geoff Burch and David Rose’s successful recent exhibition of vintage railway photos and memorabilia at Guildford station, they have a…
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