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Guildford and Waverley Councils to Align Covert Surveillance Policies

By Martin Giles Policies on the use of controversial powers of covert surveillance given to local authorities are to be updated and standardised between Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils as…

The Royal Surrey Wants You to See Its ‘World Class Healthcare’ at First Hand

The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is opening its doors and inviting the community to discover the world-class healthcare available on their doorstep. On Saturday, September 23 from 10-3pm, visitors…

Deadline for Residents’ Comments on New Parking Permit Scheme This Friday

Paper residents’ parking permits in Guildford will be replaced with virtual permits if a proposal by Surrey County Council is approved. A deadline for public consultation has been extended until…

Former Officer Barred After Testing Positive for Cocaine

Former Officer Barred After Testing Positive for Cocaine

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter An ex-Surrey Police Officer has been barred from the profession after testing positive for cocaine. A misconduct hearing was held on August 11, following…

Looking Up Is Often Worthwhile

By Martin Giles Do you ever look up at the sky? There is often something interesting to see. Perhaps most frequently we look to assess the weather but there are…

Stage Dragon: A Room of One’s Own – Cranleigh Arts

By Janet Russell Were you unlucky enough to miss the award-winning Dyad Productions’ A Room of One’s Own when it played to audiences at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre’s Mill Studio…

More Woe for Rail Passengers on the Portsmouth Line This Weekend

South Western Railway (SWR) has confirmed that it will not operate trains to or from Portsmouth on Saturday 26 August due to RMT strike action. A significantly reduced service will…

Man Jailed for Child Sex Offences

A dangerous predator has been sentenced after pleading guilty to seven counts of child sex offences at Guildford Crown Court on Monday, August 14. Stephen Powell, 42, of no fixed…

Notice: Addressing the Challenges of Urban Housing Design

The organisers say: “This year, on October 4 , we have arranged for two award-winning and leading speakers, Peter Barber and Simon Hudspith, to talk on the pressing subject of…

Guildford Design Awards 2023 – Shortlist Announced

Buildings and projects submitted to the joint GBC-Guildford Society Guildford Design Awards have now been shortlisted and visited by the panel of judges. Peter Coleman, chair of the panel said:…