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County Council Leader Calls District and Borough Consultation ‘Purposefully Biased’

By Martin Giles The consultation on local government reorganisation, being conducted by borough and district councils, including Guildford, is “purposefully biased”, according to the Conservative leader of  Surrey County Council,…

Highways Bulletin – March 31

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Junction 10, M25 news here.…

City Snatch Extra-Time Winner Away to Fleet

Fleet Town (0) 0 Guildford City (0) 1 By Barry Underwood It had seemed the match might finish goalless, but it was Guildford City who grabbed a last-minute winner to…

Letter: Residents Should Seize the Chance to Comment on Local Government Reorganisation

From John Harrison In response to: The Future of Local Government: Your Views Are Important, Residents Told When given the opportunity to comment on proposed local government reorganisation, residents should…

Letter: Planned Council Reorganisation Means More Nails in the Local Democracy Coffin

From Bernard Quoroll Former local authority CEO and former Independent Person at GBC In response to: The Future of Local Government: Your Views Are Important, Residents Told Putting out a…

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……