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Final Phase of Renovations Completed at Historic Guildford House

Guildford Borough Council has just completed a four-year programme of external repairs and redecorations to the iconic Guildford House on the High Street. The Grade I listed building is home…

The King Thanks Regional News Media For ‘Shining a Light In Dark Corners’

The King this week recognised the importance of the regional media by inviting representatives of dozens of news organisations – including The Guildford Dragon NEWS – to a reception at…

Community Infrastructure Levy Bills Were Correct Hears Waverley Council Committee

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Families hit with bills of up to £70,000 by Waverley Borough Council were correctly charged – officers have said. At least 20 people have…

The Future of Local Government: Your Views Are Important, Residents Told

Residents can have their say on the future of local government in Surrey, in a new survey launched by eight district and borough councils. An initial proposal for Local Government…

Former Art Teacher Sentenced for Multiple Sex Offences

Former Art Teacher Sentenced for Multiple Sex Offences

A man who was abused at the age of nine years old by his art teacher at the former Allen House Prep School in Hook Heath, Woking has spoken out…

GBC ‘Seeking Culture of Collaboration’ With Tenants and Leaseholders

Guildford Borough Council says it is putting residents at the heart of its housing services with the launch of its draft Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement Strategy. The council says the…

New Specialist Unit Approved For Students With Autism

By Emily Dalton Local Democracy Reporting Service Up to 60 new college places for students with autism will be created at a Surrey college. The county council has approved £5.3m…

Police Seek Witnesses After Car Hits a Tree

Surrey police are appealing for witnesses to a collision in which a car hit a tree in Albury this morning (March 25th). Officers were called to the junction of Little…

Surrey’s £3m Investment Aims to Make The School Run Safer

By Emily Dalton Local Democracy Reporting Service A £3 million investment into road safety means children and parents can have a safer school run, Surrey County Council has said. The…

Government Approves £1.6 Billion To Tackle Potholes, But Councils Must Show Progress

By David Reading The Government has announced a £1.6 billion investment to tackle potholes, to be delivered to councils from April. But in order to receive the money, councils in…