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Specialist Team Appointed To Support Westborough and Park Barn Regeneration

Guildford Borough Council has appointed specialist architecture and community engagement consultancy Levitt Bernstein to lead a team to support the first phase of the Westborough and Park Barn Better Homes Programme. The appointment…

Council Leader Complains of Misleading Social Media Comments About Hotel

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The leader of Waverley  Borough Council has spoken out against misinformation and “deeply unpleasant” racism after what he said were false rumours spreading about…

Petition Forces Council to Debate Celebration of Ali G Link

By James Moules local democracy reporter A petition calling for an attraction celebrating Ali G in Staines to tie in with the release of his new film is set to…

Opinion: The Oil Shock Will Not Stop at the Petrol Forecourt

Eric Golson, Professor of Economics at the University of Surrey, discusses how sustained oil and natural gas prices could create another cost-of-living squeeze through higher food, travel and winter energy costs.…

Guildford Walkfest 2026 is all Set To Go Throughout September

Guildford Walkfest returns this September for its 21st year with, once again, free walks for all ages and abilities and on a wide range of themes. Here is a pick…

Cyclist Seriously Injured Following Collision with Coach

A cyclist was left seriously injured today after a collision with a coach. The coach driver, in his late 40s, is said to be assisting he police with their investigation…

Shadow Authority Leaders Say Devolution Must Be ‘Done Right’

By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey’s shadow authority leaders have insisted that devolution in the county must be “done right” after the government proposed beefed up new planning powers…

Hospital Celebrates 90 Years of Community Care

Mount Alvernia Hospital is celebrating more than 90 years of providing medical services. Guildford’s MP, Zöe Franklin (Lib Dem), joined staff, doctors and specially invited guests to unveil a plaque…

Young Councillors Want More of Their Generation to Become Involved

By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey’s youngest councillors want to see more young people get involved in local government – and not let growing hostility towards elected representatives deter…

Man Charged with Coercive Behaviour and Assaulting a Police Officer Following Disturbance

A 36-year-old man has been charged with coercive and controlling behaviour and assaulting a police officer. Sam Hampson, 36, of East Grinstead, was arrested after police were called to a…