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View of Parish Council Overruled by GBC’s Planning Committee

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans for five “mansions” near a Surrey riverside have been squeezed through after being quashed at appeal. The scheme includes five large detached homes…

Summary of GBC Planning Decisions – March 26, 2025

Guildford Borough Council has provided the following summary of the decisions taken by the Planning Committee at their meeting in Millmead on Wednesday, March 26. The webcast of the meeting,…

The Search Is On Again for Guildford’s Best Designed Buildings, Public Spaces, and Art

The Guildford Design Awards are back for 2025, celebrating outstanding architecture, urban design, and public art across the borough. From grand developments to small but impactful projects, the awards highlight…

Community Infrastructure Levy Bills Were Correct Hears Waverley Council Committee

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Families hit with bills of up to £70,000 by Waverley Borough Council were correctly charged – officers have said. At least 20 people have…

Notice: It’s Playtime at the Museum – Starts Saturday March 29

Come and enjoy Playtime at Guildford Museum in Quarry Street……

Dragon Review: The Shark Is Broken – Yvonne Arnaud Threatre

By Ferenc Hepp “The shark is broken!” This is the factual premise of this play based on the making of the Spielberg cinema epic Jaws. It is widely known that…

Former Art Teacher Sentenced for Multiple Sex Offences

A man who was abused at the age of nine years old by his art teacher at the former Allen House Prep School in Hook Heath, Woking has spoken out…

Tomorrow’s City Match Postponed

Guidford City’s already postponed match against Sandhurst FC has been postponed again.  The delayed Combined Counties League fixture was due to be played tomorrow evening Wednesday, March 26 and was…

Letter: Why Didn’t Councillor Speak in Debate?

From George Potter Lib Dem borough councillor for Burpham Cllr Richard Mills [Con, Castle] didn’t utter a word in the debate on Wednesday, something that was true of most Conservative…

Letter: Three Unitaries and More Powerful Parish Councils to Re-invigorate Local Democracy

From David Roberts In response to: Proposals on Unitaries Have Lost All Credibility I cannot agree with Cllr Richard Mills. “Skewgate” is a storm in a teacup of no interest…