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Highways Bulletin for September 23

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Further information on the London Road, Burpham – Active Travel…

SEND Child Misses Two Years of Education

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A child missed out on two years of education due to shortages in SEND school places. Surrey County Council (SCC) has been forced to…

Letter: Will E-bike Prices Put People Off?

From Jeremy Holt In response to: E-Bikes for Hire Arrive in Guildford I would be fascinated to see the business model for this scheme. I calculate that if one bike…

Correction: Warrant Was Issued for Arrest of HRA Investigation Suspect

In the article: £18.5m HRA Overspend Investigations Plod On One Year After Suspensions and Sackings, it was reported that an arrest was made of “one of the dismissed contractors who…

Notice: The Library of Things

Do you need a tool that you might use only once? Check out the Library of Things……

Letter: Has the Sinner At Last Repented?

From John Ferns In response to: Surrey Highways Deserve Praise for This One “One swallow does not make a summer, nor one fine day.” Anyone familiar with Surrey Highways’ responses…

Letter: Building Heights Policy – Evasion and Confusion Must End

From Richard Mills Conservative borough councillor for Castle ward In response to: Dragon Interview – Chair of the Guildford Society on Building Heights Guildford residents, who have consistently expressed support…

E-Bikes for Hire Arrive in Guildford

E-bikes for hire have arrived in Guildford. Two stations were observed on Wednesday, both in North Street – one outside the Friary Centre and one outside the Library. Scores more…

Councils Lack Confidence That Gatwick Expansion Will Be Controlled

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Local authorities have said they will not support Gatwick Airport’s plans to expand unless its growth is dependent on meeting environmental and noise targets. …

Letter: Removal of Debenhams Northern Canopy Is Relevant to Flood Risk

From Bibhas Neogi In response to a comment from Roger Main on the story: Demolition Proper of Debenhams Building Still Months Away I recall seeing flooded Millbrook photos when Plummer…