New Local Plan Public Consultation Announced by GBC
By Martin Giles Residents, businesses and community groups are being asked to share their views on the future of the local area when Guildford Borough Council launches its Local Plan Scoping Consultation today (September 2). The new Local Plan will set out the vision, strategy and planning policies to…
Witness Appeal Following Fatal Collision on the M25
Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help following a fatal collision on the M25. Officers were called to the anticlockwise carriageway of the M25 between J10 and J11 just before 11.50pm last night (Monday, August 31) following a report of a collision at the location involving…
Former Student Denies University of Surrey Crossbow Attack
By Charlie Whiting A former University of Surrey student has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of a staff member with a crossbow. Almunthir Daqamah, 21, is accused of trying to kill safety officer Robert Tytler at the Manor Park Student Village in Guildford in June.…
Man Charged with Arson with Intent to Endanger Life
A man has been charged in connection to an arson at the Stanwell Hotel in Staines. Officers were called to reports of a fire yesterday (Saturday, August 29) at around 9.40am and attended the scene alongside fellow emergency services. Jake Holder, 28 of Ashford, a white British…
Specialist Team Appointed To Support Westborough and Park Barn Regeneration
Guildford Borough Council has appointed specialist architecture and community engagement consultancy Levitt Bernstein to lead a team to support the first phase of the Westborough and Park Barn Better Homes Programme. The appointment marks an important next step in the programme, which aims to improve homes and neighbourhoods while ensuring residents play a…
Council Leader Complains of Misleading Social Media Comments About Hotel
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The leader of Waverley Borough Council has spoken out against misinformation and “deeply unpleasant” racism after what he said were false rumours spreading about so-called migrant hotels in the area. Cllr Paul Follows (Lib Dem, Godalming Central & Ockford) took to…
Petition Forces Council to Debate Celebration of Ali G Link
By James Moules local democracy reporter A petition calling for an attraction celebrating Ali G in Staines to tie in with the release of his new film is set to be discussed by councillors after it crossed a crucial signature threshold. Petition organiser Alex Balkan, who has…
Opinion: The Oil Shock Will Not Stop at the Petrol Forecourt
Eric Golson, Professor of Economics at the University of Surrey, discusses how sustained oil and natural gas prices could create another cost-of-living squeeze through higher food, travel and winter energy costs. Whether we face another cost-of-living squeeze depends less on how high oil and natural gas prices rise…
City Have Victory Snatched Away in Final Minute
Guildford City (1) 1 Loxwood (0) 1 By Barry Underwood City came close to gaining a maximum six points over the…
Another M25 Collision, Another Witness Appeal
Another M25 collision in Surrey resulted in a motorcyclist, a woman in her 20s, being taken to hospital with serious injuries.…
Former International Players to Feature in Charity Cricket Match
Guildford Cricket Club are hosting a T20 challenge match at their Woodbridge Road ground on Sunday, September 6. Named “The Big…
Pre-season Home Return Match Ends in Another Easy Win
In a re-run of 24 hours earlier a barrage of early goals set Flames to a lead that would not be…
City Continue Unbeaten League Start
Guildford City (1) 4 Oakwood (0) 0 By Barry Underwood Guildford City rose to second place in the early season league…
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