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Delays to Report on Housing Revenue Account Scandal Criticised by Scrutiny Committee

By Emily Dalton, local democracy reporter, and Martin Giles Guildford councillors won’t get their hands on a long-awaited report into historic council housing repairs until next year after months of…

Notice: German Mini Christmas Market – November 30

Make a date in your diaries for Guildford’s annual German Christmas Market……

Dragon Review: Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

By Ferenc Hepp Before the Beatles, before the Stones, before even Rock & Roll was recognised, there was Buddy Holly. Whether you can remember the 1950s, or have experienced the…

Good Design Rewarded – Co-Living Development Scoops Overall Winner Prize

Good design was recognised last night at the presentation event of the Guildford Design Awards 2025. Over 100 people attended the event, hosted by PE Ltd at 3000 Cathedral Hill.…

Local Musician Wins Prestigious Parliamentary Jazz Award

Marianne Windham, described as an inspirational and dedicated chair of Guildford Jazz, has just received the prestigious Parliamentary ‘Services to Jazz Award’ for 2025, which is awarded annually to “a…

Local Government Reorganisation ‘A Great Opportunity To Start from Scratch’

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Local government reorganisation could be a ‘chance to start from scratch’ and build simpler, more efficient services, Surrey’s county council leader has said. The…

Notice: Poetry Competition – Enter by November 8

Calling all budding poets……

No Promise of A Mayor for Surrey

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter No promises have been made that Surrey will get full devolution and a directly elected mayor – despite it being the “entire purpose” of…

Letter: This Decision Is an Outrageous Stitch-up

From J Norman In response to: ‘Disaster in the Making’: Residents React with Anger and Distrust I’m not normally one to complain, as I think councillors do good work for…

Letter: Opposition is Not Just Nimbyism

From Roshan Bailey In response to: Normandy Survey Shows Overwhelming Opposition to Plans for 950 Homes It is, of course, possible that this is all part of the “Guildershot” master…