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Upgrade for Spectrum Under Confirmed £10m Leisure Facility Contract

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A much-loved Surrey leisure centre will receive a major upgrade, Guildford Borough Council has confirmed. A new 10-year contract deal worth almost £10 million…

The Ultimate Beatles Show – The ‘White Album’ On Stage, Note For Note

By David Reading It’s been 55 since the Beatles split up, but a show that’s coming to Guildford in September could possibly be the next best thing to hearing them…

Highways Bulletin: Smarter Traffic Lights, Smoother Journeys

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.…

Police Seek Information After Delivery Rider Assaulted

Surrey Police are appealing for information about the assault of a delivery man riding an electric bike in Guildford. The assault happened on Sunday, July 20. The police said that…

Driver Jailed For 13 Years Following Road Rage Death

A driver was jailed for 13 years on Friday after deliberately driving his car into a moped, resulting in the death of the rider. Neil Sullingston, aged 53, was travelling…

Pay Rise for Joint Guildford-Waverley CEO Agreed

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Guildford and Waverley Borough Council’s chief executive’s new salary will be £169,950 after a three per cent pay rise was agreed – despite the…

Guildford Taxi Services Earn Praise in ‘Secret Shopper’ Survey — But Some Areas Still Need Attention

A mystery shopper-style investigation commissioned by Guildford Borough Council has found that taxi and private hire services across the borough are providing a high standard of service to passengers. The…

Tory Councillor Defects as By-elections Loom

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Surrey County Council has its first Reform UK councillor after a Tory veteran crossed the floor claiming the party he served for 20 years…

Free Mental Health and Wellbeing Festival Comes to Stoke Park

Surrey residents are being invited to attend a free community event aimed at promoting mental health awareness, recovery, and local support services. RecoveryFest 2025, hosted by Surrey and Borders Partnership…

Council Fire Doors – ‘I Will Not Rest Until Everything Is Put Right’ Says GBC Leader

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter and Martin Giles Guildford’s council leader has pledged she “will not rest” until residents have the best possible service after “decades of failure”. Cllr…