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The Dragon Says: Local Bus Services Cannot be Left to Market Forces

The Dragon’s stories on the “bus war” on some routes in the west of the town have attracted a lot of comment. Some thought county and borough councils should sort…

Effingham Eye: Two Certainties, Housing Developments and Taxes

In this month’s Effingham Eye, Chris Dick gives his personal report on: the October council meeting, updates on Commoners’ Day, local charity appeals, more plans for housing and some local invertebrates.  A family…

Surrey County Council Cuts Are Unacceptable and Unworkable

By Brian Creese Vice-chair of Guildford Labour Party Earlier this month, Surrey County Council (SCC) launched a series of consultations under the guise of “Transforming Services”, a thinly veiled way…

Threats to Kill in Wood Street – Police Seek Witnesses

Threats to Kill in Wood Street – Police Seek Witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses after they were called to an incident early today (November 24) in Frog Grove Lane, Wood Street Village. They were told a man was behaving…

Notice: Shalford Choral & Friends Present Music For The Christmas Season

At 7.30pm on Tuesday, December 11, Shalford Choral & Friends, under Music Director Gareth Giles, will present a concert of music for the Christmas season. Joining them will be Tillingbourne…

Letter: Challenges to the Organisation of Christmas Lights Need to Be Understood

From Amanda Masters general manager of Experience Guildford In response to: Christmas Lights for Tunsgate Please I think Cllr Rooth needs to understand the challenges we face with organising lights for…

Letter: I Congratulate New Leader and Look Forward to Holding Him to Account

From Fiona White Lib Dem county councillor for Guildford West When I first saw the list of four candidates for leadership of the Conservative group at Surrey County Council, I…

Police Commissioner Decides To Leave Fire & Rescue Service Under SCC Control

Police Commissioner Decides To Leave Fire & Rescue Service Under SCC Control

By Rebecca Curley Local Democracy Reporter Surrey’s fire and rescue service is to remain under the control of the county council. Governance of the fire authority has been under review…

Former Lawyer and Member for Weybridge Set To Be New County Council Leader

Tim Oliver, the Conservative county councillor for Weybridge is set to be the new leader of Surrey County Council, replacing David Hodge, it was announced this afternoon. Mr Hodge had…

SSTL to Launch Two Satellites

Two small satellites designed and manufactured by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) are to be in the skies this month. Named KazSTSat and VESTA, the satellites will be launched into…