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County Lib Dems Criticise Choice of Highway Contractors

Surrey Lib Dems have questioned Surrey County Council’s process of selecting a new highways maintenance contractor which has resulted in the three final bids coming from companies all, say the…

Dragon Interview: Council Leader Says He ‘Understands the Anger’ Over the Local Plan

By Martin Giles In a round-up interview, the leader of Guildford Borough Council Joss Bigmore (R4GV, Christchurch) pulls no punches when he explains, again, how he feels the council’s hands…

Surrey to Spend Up To £1million to Double Number Average Speed Cameras

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Surrey may double its number of average speed cameras in a bid to control congestion and improve air quality in the county. There are…

No Petrol in Central Guildford, But Hope of Deliveries Tomorrow

By Martin Giles Despite the prime minister’s claim that the fuel supply problems are starting to ease, none of the four most central Guildford petrol stations checked at midday today…

Sword Seen in Guildford Street Fight – Surrey Police Appealing for Witnesses

Reports of a sword being seen in a street fight have led to a witness appeal by Surrey Police. Officers were called to Stoughton Road, in the Bellfields area of…

Ash Manor School Unveils £4 million Performing Arts Centre 

By David Reading Ash Manor School is celebrating the opening of its new £4 million performing arts block – a project that will benefit the whole community as well as…

Dragon Interview: The ‘County Deal’ – What Does it Offer Surrey?

By Martin Giles A “County Deal” for Surrey would see “powers, freedoms and flexibilities devolved” from central government to our county council. So says the introduction to the draft proposal…

Letter: The Mass Media is Responsible for Creating This Fuel Shortage

From: Dave Middleton In response to: Across the Borough a Similar Story – If There’s No Queue, There’s No Petrol We can thank the mass media for creating the petrol…

Second Road Death Within 48-hours in Tongham

In the second fatal road collision in Tongham within 48-hours, a female pedestrian died after being struck by multiple vehicles just after midnight today (Tuesday, September 28). Another reported fatality…

No Emergency Declared in Surrey Over Fuel Shortages

County council leader Tim Oliver has denied reports that Surrey had declared a major incident because of the petrol supply situation. He said: “Surrey has not declared a major incident…