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Onslow Park & Ride Bus Service to Close Due to Low Usage

By Martin Giles The Onslow Park and Ride bus service in Guildford will be closed on Saturday, August 31, due to a significant drop in passengers over the past four…

Woking Council Turns Taps Off at Popular Water Play Area

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Children are to miss out on a popular water play area during the summer heat after budget cuts at bankrupt Woking Borough Council meant…

Notice: Fun Time Thursdays

Are you ready to have fun?…

Effingham Eye: New Appointments at Parish Council Which Is Making a Difference

By Chris Dick Effingham has reflected life generally since I last wrote: a few things have happened and a few have not.  All Change at the Top The village has…

Letter: Article Highlights Problem of Affordable Housing Provision

From Fiona White lead councillor for Planning and Lib Dem borough councillor for Ash Wharf In response to: Westborough HMO Plans ‘Losing the Heart of the Street’ Says Resident This…

Letter: Cumulative Affect of HMOs Does Change a Road’s Character

From Paul Handley In response to: Westborough HMO Plans ‘Losing the Heart of the Street’ Says Resident As a long term resident in Applegarth Avenue I was disappointed but not surprised…

Letter: Guildford – Another Opportunity Missed?

From Alistair Smith chair of the Guildford Society The erection of hoardings around No1 Farnham Rd (planning application 23/P/00764) shows that the developers of the site appear confident that their…

Letter: GBC’s Corporate Strategy – Where Is the Ambition?

From Brian Creese former chair of Guildford Labour I have just had the dubious pleasure of reading Guildford Borough Council’s Corporate Strategy for 2024-34. To say I am underwhelmed is…

Westborough HMO Plans ‘Losing the Heart of the Street’ Says Resident

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A street in Guildford faces a transformation as family homes give way to Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs), sparking concerns about community erosion.  Family…

Hospital Pillows ‘Shortage’ at the Royal Surrey

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Patients at the Royal Surrey County Hospital are complaining they were not given pillows during their stay, with one saying nurses called them “gold…