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Opinion: Local Government Reorganisation – How and Why Did It Happen Like This?

Patrick Oven borough councillor for Send & Lovelace and Guildford Greenbelt Group leader Last year, the current Surrey County councillors had reached the end of their four – year period of…

Letter: Is There Voter Apathy or a Total Lack of Information?

From Sara Tokunaga In response to: Voters Should Choose Who Will Represent Them Best on Local Issues I couldn’t agree more, with Cllr Maddy Redpath Sadly, in the Guildford South…

Highways Bulletin: Keeping Verges Safe

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. Surrey grass cutting programme: what…

Letter: Sadly, Local Government Is Destined To Get Worse Before It Gets Better

From Bernard Quoroll former local authority CEO In response to: Comment – Who Will You Vote For and Why? An accurate assessment of the current state of affairs. The solution…

Guildford City Appoint New Manager with Local Roots

By Martin Giles Guildford City Football Club has announced the appointment of Luke Simmonds to the vacant post of first team manager. The new appointment comes in the wake of…

Player Who Helped Flames’ ‘Physical Presence’ in Matches Retained

Flames have re-signed Canadian defenceman Jonathan Racine. The 6’2”, 200lb player joined the club back in December, bringing a physical presence in 33 games where he had 11 assists and…

Castle Green Bowlers Start Their New Season and You Can Join This Friendly Club

By Martin Giles (video editing Esme Campbell) Castle Green Bowling Club is starting a new season and is looking for new members. Shirley West, who is celebrating 40 years’ membership,…

Letter: Voters Should Choose Who Will Represent Them Best on Local Issues

From Maddy Redpath R4GV borough councillor for Castle ward As the West Surrey local elections approach, voters are being told via a sponsored social media post: this election “isn’t about…

Letter: We Need a Political Mix of Competent Councillors Prepared to Compromise

From H Trevor Jones In response to: There Will Be Other Budgetary Matters for the New Council to Address See also: Comment: Who Will You Vote For and Why? At…

Comment: Who Will You Vote For and Why?

By Martin Giles “The unitary authority scheme truly marks the end of local politics and representation. Central government has really taken control of every arm of politics now. Very sad.”…