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Waverley Waves Goodbye

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Waverley Borough Council leader Paul Follows  (Lib Dem, Godalming Central & Ockford) said there was still a lot of work to be done to…

Large, Controversial Developments Planned for Guildford – Will Infrastructure Cope?

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter More than 3,000 homes could be built in Guildford over the next few years as developers target farmland, car parks and village edges. Developments…

Chasing the Class 455 Trains on Their Farewell Charter Tour

Despite the farewell charter trains on Sunday (December 21) marking the end of the the Class 455 electrical multiple units, some were to be seen on normal duties at Guildford…

Asset Sales Will Reduce, But Not Solve, Woking’s Debt Problem, Says Council Leader

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Next year will be the final full year for Surrey councils before they are dissolved and merged as part of  Local Government Reorganisation. It…

‘Pennypot Lane’: A Short Story For The Christmas Season

Noel is out on the streets on Christmas Eve. Maria and Joe have a flat in Pennypot Lane. Their lives become intertwined in a way they couldn’t have imagined. This…

Updated: Waverley Council Calls on Government to Re-think Housing Targets

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Update: See Conservative comments added below. Waverley Borough Council has called on the Government to rethink housing targets that will do “unacceptable harm to…

‘Christmas Under the Rubble’ Vigil Held for Palestine on the High Street

By Esme Campbell Palestine supporters convened for a vigil titled “Christmas Under the Rubble” on Guildford High Street this weekend to reflect on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza this festive…

Man Killed in Guildford Road Collision – Police Seek Witnesses

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Sutton Green last night (December 22). Officers were called at approximately 5pm following reports of a collision along the…

Challengers Are Planning a Casino Night Fundraiser For Early 2026

Challengers, the Guildford children’s charity, will be hosting a new event for 2026 – a Casino Night at the Holiday Inn, Guildford. The event is scheduled for Friday, February 13,…

Only Surrey Is Denied the Chance to Delay Elections and the Deadline for Creation of a Town Council

By Martin Giles Surrey is the only county not to have been offered the chance to delay elections for the formation of new unitary authorities.  Surrey County Council volunteered the…