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SCC Plans Permanent Removal of Layby Outside Ash School

By David Reading Road works planned for Ash over the next 18 months will include the permanent removal of the layby outside Ash Grange School – a move that will…

Investigation of Former Senior Woking Council Officers Confirmed

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has confirmed that it is looking into the “professional standards” of two “individual accountants” in respect of Woking Borough…

Letter: Will a New Unitary Be Saddled With Advertising Screen Contracts?

From Brian Creese Former chair of Guildford Labour In response to: Guildford is Under Attack from Advertisers An excellent article from John Harrison which leaves very little room for disagreement.…

Proposed Railway Line Would Give Direct Rail Travel from Guildford to Heathrow

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Plans for a new railway connecting Surrey to Heathrow and beyond have resurfaced as the track’s backers welcomed government support for a third runway…

The Law Catches Up with Burglar Deported from Australia

A burglar who was wanted for 48 burglaries across 13 counties in the UK, has been sentenced to five years in prison after getting an unexpected welcome home when he…

Letter: A More Pro-Active Policy on Littering Makes Financial and Environmental Sense

From Roland Dunster In response to: Budget Challenges Continue at GBC Especially in the Longer Term Being that it costs almost £1 billion a year to clean litter nationally, I’m…

Report on Woking Bankruptcy Anticipated – Former CEO Expects To Be Named

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter An investigation into two former senior officers at bankrupt Woking Borough Council is expected to be announced this week, the Local Democracy Reporting Service…

Single Surrey Unitary Authority Ruled Out – Choice Remains: Two, Three or Even Four

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Council leaders across Surrey have ruled out making the county a single mega authority. The agreement was reached during a meeting on February 7,…

Residents Urge Council to Stand Up to Threat of Alfold Development

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Waverley Borough Council has been urged to “stand up” to developers who want to build 400 homes that protesters say would “ruin” a rural…

Scoreline Does Not Reflect City’s Performance

AFC Whyteleafe (2) 4, Guildford City (0) 1 By Barry Underwood AFC Whyteleafe maintained their promotion push with their eighth consecutive victory. Judging by the score-line it looks as if…