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Highways Repair Bulletin July 10

This week there will be road or lane closures in: Ash, Albury, East Clandon, Effingham, Guildford (Epsom Road, Hog’s Back, Leapale Road, North Street,  Stoke Road, Swan Lane, Woodbridge Road,…

Letter: If St Edward’s Scheme Does Not Progress the North Street Site Might Remain Empty for Years

From: Tony Rooth Former Independent borough councillor See: North Street – Approve ‘Smaller, Higher Quality Scheme’ and We Will Withdraw Appeal Says Developer “St Edward’s webinar presentation North Street Regeneration,…

As Planning Decision Looms Wisley Protesters Gather to Send Their Message

By Martin Giles Over 100 protesters gathered on Ripley Green today to make their opposition to the proposed development of the former Wisley Airfield known. The planning application from Taylor…

Two Men Stabbed in Park Street – Police Appeal for Witnesses

Two men in their twenties were left with serious stab wounds after an incident in the early hours of Saturday morning (July 8). Police were flagged down at 3.55am on…

Letter: Guildford Planning is Deeply Flawed

From: Jim Allen In response to: Rules-based Planning Decisions Are Worthless If They Don’t Respect Democracy I have found that planning officers and applicants are looking for the public to…

Letter: Portable Barbecues Should Be Banned

From: Jules Cranwell In response to: Fire Chief ‘Cannot Fathom’ Why Bonfires Are Lit When There Is a Risk of Wildfires Disposable BBQs should be banned. Just yesterday, I came…

Letter: Beware of the Call for a County Based Unitary Authority

From: Bernard Quoroll In response to: The System Is Simply Not Working I have worked as the chief executive of a large district council within the so-called two-tier system and…

Surrey Police Campaign Finds 200 Who Forgot to Belt Up

Over 200 seatbelt offences were identified in Surrey during the recent national seatbelt campaign. Between June 5 – 25, Surrey officers were supporting the National Police Chief Council-led campaign. They…

Letter: Rules-based Planning Decisions Are Worthless If They Don’t Respect Democracy

From: David Roberts See: Date Set for Wisley Airfield Planning Application Debate, But Councillors Won’t Have Final Say Dragon readers may think resisting mass housebuilding in unsuitable locations is futile,…

Woking Auditors Confirm Timeline for ‘Deep Dive’

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Auditors have outlined a timetable for a “deep dive review” into Woking’s finances, admitting they don’t know what they will find as they look…