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Police Tax Set to Rise

Police Tax Set to Rise

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Council tax bills could keep climbing despite warnings residents could be getting less bang for their buck. Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has insisted…

Guildford to Gatwick Line To Close For a Fortnight For Major Upgrades

Buses will replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport for two weeks during the second half of September so that signalling and level crossing upgrades can be carried out. Network…

The Guildford Fringe Festival is Underway

The full 2025 programme has commenced for the 12th year of Guildford’s largest independent arts festival – the Guildford Fringe Festival – which runs until September 20. The Fringe is…

Surrey Council Leader Says Area Is ‘Not Suitable for Single Male Asylum Seekers’

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Spelthorne council is now turning to hiring a senior lawyer after a fiery debate over the future of a hotel which is set to…

Blocks of Flats Up To Six Storeys Proposed for Farnham

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter “Oppressive” plans to build a “sheer wall” on the “gateway to Farnham” have been deferred. Developers CR Properties Limited had hoped to create 159…

‘Jog On’ Initiative Important to Tackle Violence Against Women Says PCC

Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said the “vitriolic” abuse she faced online, after an anti-catcalling trial campaign went viral, shows why tackling violence against…

More National Flags Spotted in Bellfields

By Martin Giles More national flags have been spotted in Guildford Borough, this time by a Dragon reader who was concerned that they might be intimidating and give the impression…

‘All Year Round Swimming’ at Guildford Lido

From October 1, Guildford’s iconic 1930s outdoor pool will be welcoming swimmers to take the plunge all year round, rain or shine. Traditionally, the Lido has only been open during…

Yet More Disruption for Godstone Residents

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Godstone residents are angry over suddenly announced gasworks on a “major cut through’’, warning the closures could turn traffic into a nightmare and hit…

Comment: What Will the Guildford By-election Tell Us?

By Martin Giles The by-election called following resignation of Fiona Davidson, the former R4GV county councillor for Guildford South East, is the first opportunity to test the political temperature in…