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‘Appalling Increase’ in Thames Water Sewage Dumping, Says Guildford’s MP

By Esme Campbell Despite widespread criticism, the amount of sewage Thames Water released into local waterways more than tripled from 2023 to 2024, latest testing reveals. Last year, the company…

68 Homes Approved Near the New Chester Bridge In Ash

68 Homes Approved Near the New Chester Bridge In Ash

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans for 68 new homes along the railway line at Ash have been approved after fears were allayed about the location of a proposed…

Suspect Arrested Over Graffiti Outbreak: Is This The Elusive ‘Wormy’?

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage to council property following multiple reports of graffiti in Guildford and Woking. In recent weeks, police have been made…

27 Special Needs Families Reimbursed By Surrey County Council

27 Special Needs Families Reimbursed By Surrey County Council

By Chris Caulfield Local Democracy Reporting Service Parents of children with special educational needs who were left with little choice but to use private educational psychologists may be due money…

Recruitment Grant Will Strengthen Police Presence ‘In The Heart of Our Communities’

By Chris Caulfield Local Democracy Reporting Service Surrey Police have been granted an estimated £2.5million in central government money – enabling the force to hire 40 new recruits. The Chief…

Study Into Ash Vale Station Access Is Almost Complete, Says Government

By David Reading The Government has confirmed that a feasibility study for Ash Vale Station is well underway, looking at whether to introduce changes that will make the station accessible…

Letter: Who Has The Spine to Tackle the Environmental Challenge? Published

From David Roberts When I moved to Horsley in 1994, the apple trees in the garden were covered in lichen. Thanks to air pollution, there’s none left. Meanwhile, where have…

Notice: Great Barn of Wanborough Open Days 2025 – Free Entry

Take advantage of the open days to see the Great Barn of Wanborough and learn of its fascinating history……

Letter: What Gobbledegook from the SCC Leader

From Liz Hogger former Lib Dem borough councillor and chair of Effingham Parish Council In his letter Local Government Reorganisation Must Strengthen Links Between Communities, the Conservative leader of Surrey…

Council Leader Slams New Local Government Reorganisation Options

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter The leader of one Surrey borough council has said that the devolution process should not “penalise his residents for the decision-making of others” and…