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County Council Leader Reflects on Busy Year and Can’t Predict Next Election Result
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter As Surrey heads into the new year, the mood at Woodhatch Place, the county council’s headquarters, is one of reflection and quiet apprehension for…
New Year Anguish Is Looming for Elderly Tenant Facing Eviction from ‘Ghosts’ Estate
By Isabelle Trubshaw A 71-year-old woman is preparing to spend a final Christmas in the home she has lived in for 20 years as she faces eviction by the West…
Highways Bulletin: Recouping the Costs of Damage to Council Property
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Junction 10, M25 news here.…
Feature: Guildford’s Theatre Brought ‘Back to Its Former Life’ After Accessibility Renovations
By Isabelle Trubshaw Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre celebrated the end of an 18-month renovation in the autumn, marking a major step in the theatre’s accessibility and expanding its educational programmes.…
Waverley Council Rejects Proposal for High-rise Flats in Farnham
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Plans for 159 Farnham homes have been thrown out over fears the high-rise blocks would “dominate” the sky and blot out the sun for…
Countryside Campaigners Voice Dismay over NPPF and Most Political Parties Agree
By Martin Giles Campaigners wishing to protect Surrey’s green belt from further development has responded to the Government’s announcement of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. Andy Smith, of…
High School Students Partner With Council To Bring Festive Cheer To Local Families
Hundreds of Christmas gifts have been distributed to families across Guildford thanks to the borough council’s Community Wellbeing Team and the generosity of students at Guildford High School. The 400…
Couple Who Suffered Months of Turmoil Report GBC ‘Failings’ To Ombudsman
By David Reading The Pirbright couple who suffered seven months of turmoil while contractors working for Guildford Borough Council installed new windows in their leasehold flat have taken their case…
Opinion: Cranleigh Deserves a New Leisure Centre – But Costs and Timescales Are Spiralling
By Jane Austin leader of Waverley Council’s Conservative Group and chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee The £4.9 million cost increases and delays for Cranleigh Leisure Centre are astounding –…
Trying to Manage Hospital Services During Strikes ‘Takes a Massive Toll’ Says CEO
By Martin Giles Updated with statistics, see graphics below… Louise Stead, chief executive officer for the Royal Surrey and St Peter’s Hospital (Chertsey) group, was interviewed this morning on BBC…
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