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Highways Bulletin for April 29

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council. For more information please click here. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. See information about forthcoming…

Insights: Running an Election – Part One The Vote

With more elections looming across the county, including one for the Police & Crime Commissioner role, Bernard Quoroll recounts his experiences as a local government officer and as a returning…

Letter: Perhaps We Need Landfill More Than Another Golf Course?

From: Andrew Backhurst In response to: Anger Over Traffic Impact of Golf Club Scheme With Merrist Wood Golf Club being one of ten golf courses in the Guildford borough, a…

Appeal Decision Means a New Pharmacy for Burpham

By Martin Giles Burpham is expected to get a new pharmacy. An appeal against a decision to refuse permission for a new pharmacy to be opened in King’s Parade Burpham…

Letter: Why Is Britain Failing Compared to the EU?

From: David Roberts “To be born British,” goes the old saying, “is to win first prize in the lottery of life.” How far can this now be said except as…

Postal Vote Advice

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Postal voters are being encouraged to send their ballots off in good time to make the May 2 local elections. Your postal vote needs…

Hotel Granted Permission for 27-bedroom Extension

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A popular Guildford hotel is to build a 27-bedroom extension in a move it is hoped will support town centre businesses. Described as a…

Latest Figures Show Two in Every Three Burglaries Went Unattended in Surrey

By Martin Giles Nearly two-thirds or 63 per cent of burglaries in Surrey went unattended by Surrey Police last year, despite a government promise to attend all of them, the…

Notice: Guildford Twinning Association Filmfest 2024

Free admission for a day of award-winning German films (with English subtitles)……

Zero Re-opens Uptown

By Martin Giles Zero is back. The environmental “shop” and community centre reopened in new premises at the top of the High Street on Saturday (April 20). One of the…