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Dragon Interview: Village Association Chair Pleads His Case to Keep Path Open

Lorimer Burn has walked his dog along the field side path on the Hog’s Back twice a day for 20 years, so Loseley Estate’s decision to close the path has…

Comment: It Is All About Power, Not Democracy

By Martin Giles Make no mistake, the real motivation behind the Labour government’s rush to impose its reorganisation of local government is its desire for power. Don’t believe any nonsense…

Surrey to Have First University-Owned Wetherspoon’s

By Esme Campbell The University of Surrey will be the envy of students across the country as it gets ready to open the UK’s first university-owned Wetherspoon’s on campus. The…

Councillors Warn Expansion Will Not Fully Solve SEND Problems

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey will press ahead with two long-planned specialist free schools but councillors have admitted the plans will still leave “significant” gaps in provision. The…

Opinion: We Need to Talk About… Potholes 

By Cllr Jane Austin leader of the Conservative Group at Waverley Borough Council As a borough councillor, I’ve been as frustrated as everyone else by the explosion of potholes over…

Opinion: Those Who Say They Are Apolitical Are Being Dishonest

By George Potter Lib Dem borough and county councillor It is a shame that Gavin Morgan, a man whose dedication to the town is undeniable, seems to be labouring under…

Guildford Lido To Get State-Of-The-Art Pool Covers To Reduce Energy Costs

Guildford Borough Council has secured full funding to install three, state-of-the-art pool covers at Guildford Lido. Work on the project will be starting in March. The council says the project marks a…

Housing Proposal Would Change the Face of Ripley, Residents Fear

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey villagers say they fear their semi-rural community will be “overwhelmed” by development. Ripley is frequently named one of the prettiest and best places…

Coroner to Consider Disclosure of Firearms Officers’ Identities

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A coroner will soon decide whether armed police officers involved in a fatal shooting in Surrey will have their names kept out of the…

Opinion: Cultural Change and Leadership Will Be Required by West Surrey’s Children’s Services

By Fiona Davidson former R4GV Surrey county councillor As the former chair of the Children and Families’ Select Committee at Surrey County Council I was pleased to learn that central…