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Letter: A Huge Thank You to Our NHS and the Royal Surrey

From Jules Cranwell On Sunday, I was advised by 111 to take my wife to Royal Surrey A&E. We called and were asked to attend at 11.30am. I must say,…

Letter: I Hope Our Council Stands Up to the Government

From Sir Mike Aaronson chair Normandy Action Group There is something very concerning about the way the Government is seeking to justify its latest moves to weaken green belt protections.…

Only Surrey Is Denied the Chance to Delay Elections and the Deadline for Creation of a Town Council

By Martin Giles Surrey is the only county not to have been offered the chance to delay elections for the formation of new unitary authorities.  Surrey County Council volunteered the…

County Council Leader Reflects on Busy Year and Can’t Predict Next Election Result

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter As Surrey heads into the new year, the mood at Woodhatch Place, the county council’s headquarters, is one of reflection and quiet apprehension for…

Highways Bulletin: Recouping the Costs of Damage to Council Property

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Junction 10, M25 news here.…

Flames Get Point But Lose on Penalties

Guildford Flames took a table point with the game level through regulation, but despite a large shot and possession advantage over the visiting Coventry Blaze it was the road team…

Feature: Guildford’s Theatre Brought ‘Back to Its Former Life’ After Accessibility Renovations

By Isabelle Trubshaw Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre celebrated the end of an 18-month renovation in the autumn, marking a major step in the theatre’s accessibility and expanding its educational programmes.…

Waverley Council Rejects Proposal for High-rise Flats in Farnham

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Plans for 159 Farnham homes have been thrown out over fears the high-rise blocks would “dominate” the sky and blot out the sun for…

Letter: Local Government Reorganisation Will Go the Same Way as Police and Crime Commissioners

From Bernard Quoroll In response to: County Council Leader Says There Will Be a Mayor of Surrey This is devolution in name only. Having a mayor moves decision-making further from…

Letter: GBC Tenants Should Be Safe – Money Is Not the Issue

From M Young In response to: Council Estate Upgrade Programme Criticised as Premature by Opposition Councillors The council debate reported in the above article just shows how much the repair and maintenance…