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Guildford Photographer Commended at Prestigious International Competition

Guildford Photographer Commended at Prestigious International Competition

Amateur photographer and Guildford Photographic Society member Veronica Barrett FRPS has been Highly Commended in the Macro Art Photo Project section of the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition.…

Opinion: Locally and Nationally We Are Politically Divided But Some Remedies Are Possible

By Martin Giles Nearly two months since the general election and the political scene remains confused. There will be consequences for Guildford but these are also unclear. Nationally we are…

Letter: People Power Can Drive the Vision for the Borough

From James Walsh Labour borough councillor for Stoke ward In response to: It’s A Bit Rich For Labour to Criticise the Local Plan Now I broadly support the Local Plan…

Royal Surrey Receives the Elder Friendly Quality Mark

Two wards at the Royal Surrey County Hospital have received the Elder-Friendly Quality Mark in recognition of the support staff give to older patients. Hindhead ward, which provides elderly care,…

Letter: It’s A Bit Rich For Labour to Criticise the Local Plan Now

From Ben Paton In response to: Opinion: Local Plan – Not Enough Ambition, Not Enough Vision What is the Labour Party’s vision for housing? Just increase the so-called ‘affordable’ housing…

Historic England Lists Guildford’s War Memorial As Passchendaele Is Remembered

Historic England is marking the 100th anniversary of Passchendaele, or the 3rd Battle of Ypres, with 13 new and upgraded war memorial listings including Guildford. The battle was the main…

Notice: Inspired by Alice To Raise Funds For Cats Protection

A free, family-friendly event, Inspired by Alice, will take place in Guildford’s Castle Grounds on Sunday, August 6, between 11am and 4pm. Organised by not-for-profit group Senior Wych Productions, Alice meets the…

Letter: It Is Right to Protect Natural Habitats

Letter: It Is Right to Protect Natural Habitats

From Nick Norton One of the reasons we have a restricted area of protected habitat is that voices like Mr Bridger’s [see: Surely Executive’s Decision To Extend Protection Programme Is…

Letter: More Trustees and Better Communications Could Help With Playing Fields Management

From Norma Miller vice-president EPFA (Effingham Playing Fields Association) Since the original article by Chris Dick [Unhappy AGM Discusses Running of Effingham Amenities] and subsequent letters and comments, I have…

Letter: It Is Right to Question the Council’s Policy on SANGs

From David Croft In response to: Surely Executive’s Decision To Extend Protection Programme Is A Joke? I fully agree that developers should contribute to infrastructure but feel that the £7,000 per…