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Dragon Interview: MP Hopes Thames Water Fine Will Be ‘Final Nail in Its Coffin’
Guildford’s MP tells Dragon editor Martin Giles that she was pleased to see the £122 million fine imposed on Thames Water for its continued poor performance and would welcome the…
Conservative Claims on Use of CIL Payments ‘Political Theatre’ Say Lib Dems
By Martin Giles Conservative councillors at Waverley Borough Council (WBC) are demanding answers from the council’s Liberal Democrat-led Executive over the use of the estimated £2.9 million of interest income…
Thames Water Faces £122 Million Penalty Following Ofwat Inquiry
By David Reading and Martin Giles Thames Water has been fined more than £122 million by regulator Ofwat following an investigation into its operations. The water industry regulator imposed the…
New Knife Crime Strategy for Surrey Announced
By Esme Campbell A new strategy to tackle Surrey knife crime was unveiled last week by the Police and Crime Commissioner which focuses on working with communities to prevent offences…
Public Asked for Views on SCC’s Proposal for Reduced Speed Limits
By Martin Giles Speed limits on some of Guildford and Waverley’s rural roads are being reviewed. Currently, unless specific speed restrictions have been imposed, they are all subject to the…
Guildford Healthcare Staff Celebrated for Transformative Mental Health Support
Two staff members from Farnham Road Hospital have received top honours at the annual Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Staff Awards, recognising their creative and compassionate work in…
Will the Government Help Save Community Pubs? Asks Surrey MP
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter An “amazing” not-for-profit community pub has topped a poll of best watering holes – and even got a shout out in the House of…
Library Gets Lottery Grant To Raise Awareness of Green Issues
Guildford Library will receive Lottery funding amounting to £30,000 a year until 2028 to help create environmentally friendly spaces. The money has been granted to create a “green library hub”…
Discounted Parking Scheme for Night-time Economy
An initiative to support local businesses and their employees by providing affordable and convenient parking options for night-time staff has been launched. Guildford Borough Council has introduced the scheme in…
Guildford Museum Shares Jekyll’s Boots with British Library for New Exhibition
A special object from the Guildford Museum collection is on display in a new exhibition at the British Library in London. A pair of boots owned by Gertrude Jekyll, one…
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