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Letter: London Road Must Remain Open to Two-Way Traffic

From: A retired SCC highway engineer and Burpham resident, name and address supplied In response to: Timespan of Criticised County Council Cycle Lane Scheme Reduced With Cllr Matt Furniss’ [Con,…

Opinion: Our Views on Proposed Changes Should Count

By Martin Giles One thing voters rarely forgive in their political leaders is arrogance. There is a difference between fighting for proposals against political opposition and railroading initiatives that are…

Lib Dems Take Two Tory Seats in By-elections

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter The Liberal Democrats have taken two Conservative council seats in Surrey this week after two by-elections, one at Guildford’s neighbouring Waverley Borough Council. Dave…

Letter: 99% Inconvenienced for the Benefit of Less Than 1%

From: Jim Allen In response to: Timespan of Criticised County Council Cycle Lane Scheme Reduced 25,000 vehicles a day use London Road in Burpham. 0.7 per cent cycle, so 99.3…

Highways Repair Bulletin December 5 – 11

The list below, published by Surrey County Council, provided by County Cllr Fiona Davidson and available on the SCC website, lists the current works planned or underway in the borough.…

Ockhamite Diary: What’s the Best Investment – Classic Cars, Land or Pepper Mills?

A sidelong glance at the world from Tony Edwards… Restaurant bills as big as pepper mills A jaw-dropping, metre-long pepper mill hovered menacingly above my spaghetti vongole at an Italian…

A New Honorary Freeman Appointed

Guildford has a new honorary freeman – Keith Churchouse. His long-standing contributions to the town were recognised last night, when he was appointed with the award. It is the highest…

Letter: GBC Has Reneged on Tyting Farm Assurances

From: Nick Prestwich See more Tyting Farm articles here The change of use and redevelopment of Tyting Farm into residential dwellings has been a hugely contested and sensitive issue. Over…

Letter: Thank Goodness the Bike Project Continues

From: Jane Hepburn In response to: Bike Project Surrey Settles in Nicely at Guildford College The Bike Project has been an absolute lifesaver for us in keeping our old boneshakers…

Letter: Aren’t There Higher Priorities for SCC Funding Than These Road Works

From: Anthony Mallard See also: Timespan of Criticised County Council Cycle Lane Scheme Reduced This letter was submitted before SCC announced the work would be completed by May 31. Am…