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Council Leader ‘Didn’t Know Where to Turn for Support’ for Daughter’s Incurable Brain Tumour

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Debi Oliver will always treasure the last Mother’s Day card she ever got from her youngest daughter. Emily was 20 when she wrote it, but…

Opinion: The Government Does Not Care Whether Our Housing Targets Are Based On Accurate Data

By George Potter Lib Dem county and borough councillor So the expert planning barrister briefed by the Wisley Action Group campaigners has opined that accepted doubt about ONS population estimates…

Dragon Interview: Council Leaders Give Progress Report on Shared Services Initiative

GBC’s decision to save money by sharing a chief executive was not without its critics but it has happened and Martin Giles caught up with the leaders of Guildford and…

Expert Barrister Gives Three Reasons to Review Guildford’s Local Plan

By Martin Giles A residents group that has been campaigning for six years against development of the former Wisley Airfield have obtained fresh written opinion from an expert Queen’s Counsellor.…

Councillors Approve Plan for New Send Houses Despite Warning to ‘Tread Carefully’

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Guildford planners approved an eight-house development in Send on Wednesday night (February 2) despite being warned to “tread carefully”. Guildford Borough Council’s Planning Committee…

Did You See Road Rage on the Woking Road?

Did You See Road Rage on the Woking Road?

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses following a road rage incident on Woking Road, Guildford on Thursday, January 13. One of the vehicles involved was damaged in the incident. The…

Cubs Battle It Out In District Quiz

By Jan Todd Would you know how many bones a shark has in its body? Or who was Queen of England when the Spanish Armada invaded? Or if hot air…

External Walls Survey Triggers Change in Emergency Evacuation Plan for Flats Above Town Centre Store

By Martin Giles The emergency evacuation plan for apartments in Guildford’s Waitrose building is to be changed because of an instruction given by the Surrey Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS).…

Letter: The Man on the Street Is Not Taken In – But What’s To Be Done?

From: Ben Paton In response to: Guildford’s Tory MP Quits Government Role Over ‘Partygate’ But Does Not Call for PM’s Resignation WS Gilbert’s “British Tar” (“ever ready with a knock…

Continued Appeal for Missing Woman Jessica Bull

Surrey Police are continuing to appeal for the public’s help to find missing woman Jessica Bull who was last seen in Farnham.  Jessica, 46 was last seen on Tuesday, January…