Ash Level Crossing Row: GBC Rejects Cabinet Member’s Statement As ‘Factually Incorrect’
By David Reading The storm over the proposed closure of the Ash level crossing has continued today (Tuesday) with a sharp disagreement between Guildford Borough Council and a leading county councillor. Cllr Matt Furniss, who is Cabinet member for Transport at Surrey County Council, which is controlled…
Postcode Lottery Police Funding – It ‘Cannot Be Fair’ Says Police Commissioner
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter The “postcode lottery” of police funding could force residents to shoulder more of the burden, according to Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Lisa Townsend. The PCC said she fears it will be inevitable taxpayers will have to contribute more to…
Updated: Ash Level Crossing Decision ‘Was Made Without Approval of Surrey Highways’
By David Reading Guildford Borough Council’s controversial proposal to close Ash level crossing several weeks before opening the new road bridge was decided without the approval of Surrey’s Highways Department, according to county councillor Matt Furniss. Cllr Furniss (Con, Shalford), who is Cabinet member for Transport at…
Dragon Interview: Julia McShane leader of GBC’s Lib Dems
This is the last in a series of interviews with the party leaders at Guildford Borough Council. The series culminates with Julia McShane, the leader of the largest political group at the council, the Liberal Democrats. She is also, of course, the leader of the council. Her…
Only Cabinet Members Will Speak at SCC’s Meeting to Decide on London Road Scheme
By Martin Giles No non-Cabinet member speakers or new evidence will be allowed at Surrey County Council’s Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (November 26) when it reconsiders the London Road Active Travel Scheme. The issue was referred back to the SCC Cabinet by seven votes to four by…
Ash Level Crossing Will Close Before Opening of New Road Bridge
By David Reading The opening of the new Ash road bridge – which was scheduled for today (Saturday) – has been postponed until January. And well in advance of the opening, Ash level crossing will be closed to traffic – a move that has left many residents…
Fire at Ash Manor School Tennis Centre Was ‘Accidental’
By David Reading Ash Manor School was closed yesterday (Thursday, November 21) after a fire tore through the tennis centre in the school grounds. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 3.42am and reported later that day: “We have four pumps on site dealing with the…
Witness Appeal Following Collision on A3 Esher Bypass
Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A3 just after 5.40pm yesterday (Thursday, November 21). Officers were called to the A3 near to the southbound exit for Cobham following reports of a three vehicle collision. All parties remained on scene and have been…
Parish Council and CPRE Pleased with MP’s Support for Call In of Solar Farm Decision
By Martin Giles The chair of Compton Parish Council, Stephen Mallett, has said that the council is “delighted” that Jeremy Hunt, the Conservative MP for Godalming & Ash has backed the council’s request for the Secretary of State for Local Government, Angela Rayner, to call in GBC’s…
Sara Sharif Trial Latest – Defence Says Sara’s Uncle ‘Facing Murder Count on Absolutely Nothing’
By Martin Giles This is the latest update of the continuing trial of those accused of the murder of ten-year-old Sara…
County Council Cabinet Confirms Its Decision on London Road Scheme
The Active Travel Scheme for London Road in Burpham, intended to improve facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, will not proceed. Surrey…
Heartbreak for City Again as Two Extra-time Goals Snatch Victory
Guildford City (1) 1, AFC Whyteleafe (0) 2 By Barry Underwood Big-spending AFC Whyteleafe departed the Spectrum cock-a-hoop on Saturday after…
Highways Bulletin for November 25
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Further…
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