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Mayor Opens Housebuilders’ New Guildford Head Office

The new head office for housebuilder Barratt Southern Counties’ was officially opened last week (November 16) by Marsha Moseley, the Mayor of Guildford. The offices are located in the Guildway…

Orange Floodlighting of Local Landmarks to Highlight Violence Against Women

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Three Guildford landmarks will be lit up orange on Thursday (November 25) to mark the UN’s Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.…

‘School Children Main Driver in Covid Transmissions,’ Says Public Health Expert

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Schools are playing a significant part in transmitting coronavirus,  according to a public health expert in Surrey. Vaccinating children of school age began in…

Letter: Green Belt Damage? The Wanton Damage to Parts of the River Valley Is Worse

From: Jim Allen In response to: What Is the Council Planning for Our Heritage Assets? Commenting on Ms Ishiguro’e letter, Jules Cranwell said:  “The greatest heritage asset in the borough is…

Insulate Britain Protests Have, So Far, Cost Surrey Police £110,000

By Emily Coady Stemp local democracy reporter Policing Insulate Britain protests on the M25 in Surrey cost the local police force £110,000, according to new figures. Nine of its activists…

Exhibition Review: ‘Uncommon Power’ Watts Gallery

By Alice Fowler Lucy and Catherine Madox Brown were sisters and accomplished artists, born into the heart of the Pre-Raphaelite world. Daughters of the artist Ford Madox Brown, they were…

Notice: Christmas Service Of Remembrance At Guildford Crematorium

All are welcome to attend a free Christmas service of remembrance at Guildford Crematorium on Thursday, December 9, at 6.30pm. There will be carols, readings from local celebrants and officiants,…

The Dragon Says: Democracy Dies in Darkness

“Democracy dies in darkness.” This is the strapline of the Washington Post. Naturally, when we read such mottos we think of national governments and high-level politics but it applies equally…

Letter: Draconian Rules Caused Social Club’s Demise

From: Des Tanner In response to: Parish Council’s Emergency Meeting Over Effingham’s Recreational Trust Resignations During my tenure as chairman of the Effingham Playing Fields Association (EPFA) /Village Room, the…

Letter: What Is the Council Planning for Our Heritage Assets?

From: F Ishuguro In response to: Shock and Dismay As Guildford House Gallery Café Announces Closure The Gallery Cafe is part of the historic 17th century Guildford House. It houses…