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As Restrictions Relax, It’s Time to Get Guildford Going Again, Say Leaders

By Martin Giles Guildford’s leaders have welcomed the Prime Minister’s briefing yesterday (May 11) on the cautious relaxation of the Covid lockdown. From next Monday, drinks and meals will be…

XX Notes: Eating Out, the May 2021 Experiences

Maria Rayner‘s observational column from a woman’s perspective… Frost in May, not the 1933 novel by Antonia White about a borderline abusive childhood in a convent school, but the 2021…

Letter: Hard Work Pledge From Guildford North’s New Champion

Letter: Hard Work Pledge From Guildford North’s New Champion

From: Julia McShane Lib Dem county councillor for Guildford North and borough councillor for Westborough In response to: Challenges Set For Lib Dem Winner, While Wishing Her Luck As the…

Letter: Results Underline the Need To Kick National Parties Out of Local Politics

By David Roberts The unsung story in these elections is the rise and rise of Independent, local parties. GGG’s victory in Send shows that, after six years on Guildford council,…

Drop in Tory Vote Means County Council Must Work Harder

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter The ruling Conservative party in Surrey now faces an invigorated opposition following last week’s elections. Since 1965 and barring 1993, the Conservatives have always…

Vandalism Outbreaks in Ash Wharf Bring Police Dispersal Order

Vandalism Outbreaks in Ash Wharf Bring Police Dispersal Order

By David Reading Outbreaks of anti-social behaviour including criminal damage, arson and general bad behaviour in Ash Wharf area of Ash have caused police to issue a covering dispersal order.…

Developer’s Last Online Consultation on Wisley Airfield Hits Bumps

Taylor Wimpey’s announcement of two Zoom webinars in the third and final chapter of its online community consultation on plans for the former Wisley Airfield is being challenged. TW project…

Curtains Close on a Disappointing Season for Guildford City

By Julian Cooper Sheerwater (3) 3, Guildford City (2) 2 The football season has closed, with Guildford City being knocked out of two cup competitions within days. The Combined Counties…

Letter: Wasting Your Vote in First Past the Post

From: Sam Peters Green Party candidate for Shere in the recent SCC election There’s no ethical problem with parties working together to avoid the worst outcome for local people. The…

Letter: Pollarding of Lime Trees is Wanton Vandalism

Letter: Pollarding of Lime Trees is Wanton Vandalism

From: John Perkins 10am Ripley. By the time this letter is read the destruction of the two large lime trees in front of Ripley Village Hall will be complete. The…