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XX Notes: Oh How I Want to Break Free

Maria Rayner‘s observational column from a woman’s perspective… Freddie Mercury has been on my mind this week. If you’re familiar with the outrageous Eighties pop icon you’ll recall the song…

Surrey’s Street-Lights May Go Back On, After Lib Dems Win Review

Amid growing concerns about the safety of women and girls at night, Lib Dem county councillors have won a review of the Surrey-wide policy of switching off most street lights…

Tory Demand for Local Plan Review Hits ‘Purdah’ Barrier

By Martin Giles The perils of pre-election “purdah” have rebounded on the same Tories who ignored calls to delay voting in the much-disputed Local Plan until after the run-up to…

Surrey Hills Tops List of Best Places to Live, Says Sunday Times

Surrey Hills has been named the best place to live in South East England. The area topped a list of 10 spots in the region chosen by The Sunday Times…

Letter: I Agree, Debenhams Should Not Be Listed

From: Paul Spooner Conservative borough councillor for Ash South & Tongham In response to: Listing the Debenhams Building Would Not Be a Good Idea I find myself in complete agreement…

Landlords Warned to Keep Electrics Safe or Face £30,000 Fine

Landlords who privately rent face fines of up to £30,000 if their accommodation does not meet electrical safety standards, the borough council has warned. Regulations set last year mean landlords…

Letter: Listing the Debenhams Building Would Not Be a Good Idea

From: Peta Malthouse In response to: Debenhams Site Must Not Be Left Dormant Although I appreciate the comment of Janet Moorhouse I have to say that it has long been…

Letter: The Facts About the Conservatives and the Local Plan

From: Fiona White Lib Dem borough councillor for Westborough and county councillor for Guildford West The Conservative attempt to undo their own borough Local Plan ahead of the county council…

Letter: Debenhams Site Must Not Be Left Dormant

From: Chris Marsh (RIBA) In response to: Debenhams Faces Demolition As People Asked How They Want It Rebuilt I agree with Julie Verity and Lyn Willis that this important site…

Our Own ‘Tigers’ to Form Army’s Special Ranger Battalion

By Martin Giles A battalion, around 700 soldiers, of the South East’s infantry regiment is to become one of the newly announced “Ranger” battalions under the Integrated Defence Review. The…