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Updated: Teenager Dies Following Single Vehicle Collision in Effingham
A 17-year-old boy was declared dead at the scene of a road accident in Effingham late in the evening of Friday (May 13). His next of kin have been made…
Queen’s Baton Relay to Pass Through Guildford in July
The Queen’s Baton Relay, part of the build-up to “Birmingham 2022”, the 16th Commonwealth Games, will visit Guildford during its final journey through England this summer. The relay is set…
Letter: Planning Delays Affect GBC’s Reputation
From: Christian Holliday former Conservative borough councillor In response to: GBC Councillor Says Sorry For Planning Delays This is a grim state of affairs. I’ve worked in planning for nearly…
Letter: Radical Planning Changes Are a Pipe Dream But Effective Changes Could Be Made
From: David Roberts In response to: A Good Walk Spoiled – The Gulf Between Proficient Planning and What We Have I read Martin Giles’ “ten-point plan to improve planning control…
Notice: Vivace Chorus Launches Jubilee Celebrations With Majestic Concert
Guildford-based Vivace Chorus is celebrating being able to sing again, after more than 18 months when choral singing was not allowed because of the pandemic. The choir, which has nearly…
Letter: How Can This Inconsistent Pattern of Voting be Understood?
From: John Ferns I write as a proud member of the “Ash Rabble”. In his opinion piece, Who Cares What Guildford Borough Residents Want? Martin Giles says: “It is certainly…
Updated: Government’s New Approach to Planning Receives Sceptical Response
By Martin Giles New government proposals for a fresh approach to planning have received a sceptical reception from local politicians. See Guildford’s MP’s reaction below. The new approach comes in…
County Council Develops Plans for New Powers
By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Surrey County Council is still pursuing a plan to take more powers from Whitehall as the Queen’s Speech confirms the government will table a…
Ash Manor Housing Development Appeal Rejected
By Martin Giles An appeal by Bewley Homes against the out-of-time refusal of a planning application by GBC for a development of 69 houses at Ash Manor, the ancient moated…
Concerns Over Lack of Information on Children’s Home Closure
By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Concerns over transparency have been raised about the lack of information handed to councillors over one of its own council-run children’s homes which closed…
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