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Archaeological Survey Under Way at Blackwell Farm On Land University Hopes to Develop

An archaeological survey is under way near Blackwell Farm on land the University of Surrey hopes to develop. A spokesperson for the University of Surrey said: “The university has commissioned…

Police Officer Charged With Drinking and Driving While Another Faces Public Hearing

Police Officer Charged With Drinking and Driving While Another Faces Public Hearing

A Surrey Police officer based in Guildford has been charged with driving whilst over the prescribed alcohol limit, following an incident in Guildford on Wednesday, September 30 (2015). Police Constable…

Letter: Chancellor Is Scapegoating Existing House Owners

From Ben Paton Deputy chairman of Lovelace Conservatives and a member of the Wisley Action Group. It really is a bit rich when a senior Conservative government minister, the chancellor…

Dragon Interview: New Bishop of Guildford Talks About New Job, Guildford Diocese and Refugees

The new Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Andrew Watson, was appointed in February (2015). Here he talks about his role, his view of Guildford as a diocese and the…

Notice: Friary Brass Band Concert – November 21

Brass band concert – all proceeds to the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance.…

New Planning Tsar Says Guildford Should Double in Size

Two of the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decisions made public yesterday (October 7) during the Conservative Party conference in Manchester could have a significant impact on Guildford’s future. One is…

Letter: Personal Attacks by Council Leader Are Uncalled For

From Fiona Curtis Organiser of the Guildford Parish Forum The personal attacks aimed by Cllr Mansbridge in his article at Cllr Parker are, in my view, wholly uncalled for and…

Letter: County Council Should Leave Newlands Corner Alone

From Dave Middleton A story in the Surrey Advertiser (September 26 issue), referred to plans by Surrey County Council to “improve” Newlands Corner and make it “more viable”. There were various vague…

Letter: Conservatives Said That The Green Belt Would Be Safe In Their Hands

From Ray Briggs Councillor Mansbridge takes an interesting position in his opinion piece, Greenbelt Group Is Wrong – We Must Be Broad Minded and Holistic. It that appears superficially reasonable,…

Letter: The Clay Lane Link Road Is Not The Answer

From Frank Phillipson I am writing in response to the debate on the Clay Lane Link Road. The A320 Woking Road is only really a problem in capacity terms in…