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What More Does the Solace Report Tell Us About the Housing Revenue Account Investigation?
Following the complex story of the Housing Revenue Account investigation is difficult especially as GBC has been so reticent. Recent publication of the Solace Housing Governance Review has provided more…
Guildford Has a New Mayor
Cllr Sallie Barker MBE is our new Mayor. She was elected at the traditional mayor-making ceremony that took place in the Guildhall on May 8. Said to have a passion…
Notice: Exhibition – Ripley – World Famous Cycling Mecca
An exhibition to enthuse all the cyclists out there who may be surprised to know that Ripley was once the most famous place on the planet for cycling. It traces…
‘Damning’ Report Debated at Council Meeting – CEO Calls for Councillors to Come Together
By Martin Giles “Shocking”, “astonishing” and “damning” were words used to describe the recently published Solace report on Guildford Borough Council when it was debated at the Corporate Governance and…
Surrey Children’s Services Improvement Recognised by Ofsted
During a recent focused visit of Surrey’s children’s services, Ofsted recognised the “comprehensive improvement programme”, noting that “progress for children is evident in the improved quality and timeliness of assessments,…
Independent Guildford Stationers Are ‘Top of the Shops’
By Ian Blyth A national competition to find the best window display has been won by Biddles, the stationery business, based on Ward Street in Guildford town centre. Formed in…
Cyclist Dies in Peaslake
Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following the discovery of a cyclist found unresponsive in the road. Officers were called to Lawbrook Lane in Peaslake at 8.34am this morning (May…
Surviving Strategic Director Quits to Take Up CEO Role with a West Sussex Council
By Martin Giles Dawn Hudd, joint strategic director of Place for Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils and the only remaining member of the senior management team that was in place…
Letter: Damning Reports Should Not Be Used to Gain Political Advantage
From: James Walsh leader of the Labour group at Guildford Borough Council The two independent reports which form the Solace review of the governance of the council and housing services…
New Leader of the Opposition at Waverley
Jane Austin becomes leader of the opposition following an unopposed election by Conservative councillors. Cllr Austin, who represents the ward of Bramley & Wonersh, is now leader of the second…
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