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Better Cycling and Walking Around Schools

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter It could soon be possible to take a “pleasant walk or cycle” along a Surrey road without being “slapped” in the face by “brambles…

Guildford’s £10m Accounting Error Discovered in March

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter A £10 million accounting error at cash-strapped Guildford Borough Council was discovered in March but councillors were only told this month. The error meant…

Letter: There Is an Alternative Cycle Route for Burpham

From: Niels Laub In response to: New Walking and Cycle Routes Might Not Be the Hoped For Panacea It is interesting to have the fuller picture presented for a change.…

Woking’s ‘Crushing’ Roadmap for Cuts – Council Tax Might Be Raised Above 3%

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter In what is becoming a familiar theme of council austerity in Surrey, the roadmap for Woking Borough Council’s financial recovery – including potential price…

Updated: Hospital Apologises After Patient Given Test Results in Costa Coffee

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter A Guildford hospital has apologised after a patient was given his test results in the Costa Coffee outlet by the hospital entrance. Update: See…

Car Fire on Bridge Street Causes Midday Gridlock

By Martin Giles A car fire on Bridge Street caused midday traffic gridlock around Guildford’s gyratory today. Emergency services were summoned when a car caught fire by the entrance of…

Woking Skycraper Curbs Delayed

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Woking Borough Council’s debt mountain has claimed another victim after moves to protect the town centre skyline, as well as village green belt, were…

Thames Water Among Worst in the Country – Environment Agency

Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Standout levels of pollution and poor monitoring has left Thames Water, which provides water and sewage treatment works for Guildford, languishing joint last among the…

Letter: We Do Not Need Petty Squabbles and Backbiting at the Borough Council

From: Nigel Keane In response to: Conservatives Claim Council ‘Bankruptcy’ is Likely as Party Finger-pointing Kicks Off May I suggest that instead of throwing mud at each other the Liberal…

Letter: New Walking and Cycle Routes Might Not Be the Hoped-for Panacea

From: Pat Gallagher In response to: If the London Road Naysayers Have Better Ideas Let’s Hear Them A “Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan” (LCWIP) for Guildford borough is in…