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County Council Leader Says There Will Be a Mayor of Surrey

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey will get a mayor despite months of uncertainty and a lack of solid confirmation from the government, the county council leader has insisted. …

All Change on the Rails as New Arterios Replace Old Class 455s

South Western Railway (SWR) says 30 of its new Class 701 Arterio electric multiple unit trains are now operating more than 390 daily services. The new fleet is now serving…

Cranleigh Leisure Centre to Cost Double

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Cranleigh’s new leisure centre will cost almost double its original budget after another £4.8 million was added to the tab, new figures show. The…

Legal Challenge to East Clandon Planning Approval for New Houses Underway

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Controversial plans for five new homes on the edge of a Surrey beauty spot have been thrown into doubt by a legal challenge. The…

Surrey Police’s Live Facial Recognition Operates in Guildford High Street

Shoppers in the High Street on Saturday (December 13) may have spotted Surrey Police’s Live Facial Recognition (LFR) van operating for the first time in Guildford. The police later shared…

Site Selection for New Frimley Park Hospital Remains Unclear; Council to Voice Concerns to Wes Streeting

By James Aldridge local democracy reporting service Speculation is taking place over the choice of site for a new Frimley Park Hospital. The existing hospital was constructed from  reinforced autoclaved…

Two Senior GBC Executive Members Step Down But Remain As Councillors

With the demise of Guildford Borough Council looming, the deputy leader and the lead councillor for finance have both stepped down from the Executive for “a combination of work pressures…

The Ash Footbridge Project Is Further Delayed – Will It Ever Go Ahead?

By David Reading Construction of the proposed new footbridge over the railway at Ash Station has been further delayed – with still no certainty that the project will ever go…

Guildford Hanukkah Celebration Overshadowed By News of Terror Attack

What was intended to be a joyful celebration of Hanukkah by Guildford’s Jewish community, for the first time in the Guildhall, was overshadowed by the news of the terror attack…

Police Commissioner Asks: Would You Pay More Council Tax To Help Fight Crime?

Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a survey asking people if they would be prepared to pay extra on their Council Tax bill next year so officers have the…