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Letter: Finding An Answer To The Ash Station Footbridge Question

From Michael Moriarty an Ash parish councillor for Ash Wharf In response to: Isn’t a Simple Footbridge All That Is Needed? With respect to Trevor Jones, I’m wary of the…

Notice: History of Guildford Course

Come and learn about the history of your town Guildford, first recorded in the will of Alfred the Great… See also: Learn About Guildford’s Rich History, Including the 20th Century…

Opinion: Cranleigh Deserves a New Leisure Centre – But Costs and Timescales Are Spiralling

By Jane Austin leader of Waverley Council’s Conservative Group and chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee The £4.9 million cost increases and delays for Cranleigh Leisure Centre are astounding –…

Trying to Manage Hospital Services During Strikes ‘Takes a Massive Toll’ Says CEO

By Martin Giles Updated with statistics, see graphics below… Louise Stead, chief executive officer for the Royal Surrey and St Peter’s Hospital (Chertsey) group, was interviewed this morning on BBC…

County Council Leader Says There Will Be a Mayor of Surrey

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey will get a mayor despite months of uncertainty and a lack of solid confirmation from the government, the county council leader has insisted. …

Cranleigh Leisure Centre to Cost Double

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Cranleigh’s new leisure centre will cost almost double its original budget after another £4.8 million was added to the tab, new figures show. The…

Legal Challenge to East Clandon Planning Approval for New Houses Underway

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Controversial plans for five new homes on the edge of a Surrey beauty spot have been thrown into doubt by a legal challenge. The…

Letter: We Need to Stop the Decline Of North Downs Rail ‘Service’

From Ian Docwra Many may be aware of the appalling train service of late on the North Downs line, which is the route from Reading to Gatwick Airport, via Guildford,…

Surrey Police’s Live Facial Recognition Operates in Guildford High Street

Shoppers in the High Street on Saturday (December 13) may have spotted Surrey Police’s Live Facial Recognition (LFR) van operating for the first time in Guildford. The police later shared…

Letter: We Need Maximum Transparency Over Executive Resignations

From Neil O’Brien In response to: Two Senior GBC Executive Members Step Down But Remain As Councillors It is worrying to read that, with the “impending demise” of Guildford Borough…