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New Boss for G Live

By Alice Fowler Guildford’s flagship entertainment venue, G Live, has a new director, Christina Horsepool. Christina joins G Live after nine years at Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End, where…

Summary of GBC Planning Decisions – February 26, 2025

Guildford Borough Council has provided the following summary of the decisions taken by the Planning Committee at their meeting in Millmead on Wednesday, February 26. The webcast of the meeting,…

Biddles – A Guildford Business for 140 Years – Part 2

Part 2 of the Biddles story covers the last 40 years, from merger, premises move and the pandemic which nearly killed the business, to recovery and an expansion into the…

Merrow Post Office to Reopen with More Services

Merrow Post Office is to re-open in May under new management at the same location as before, at 223 Epsom Road (GU1 2RE). The branch temporarily closed in January 2023…

Seed Swapping Success

Scores of enthusiastic gardeners, and a dog, braved the cold and dreary weather on Sunday (February 25) to attend the fourth Seedswap held by Guildford Seedbank, a local not-for-profit community…

Woking Council’s Big Bailout – Government Gives Extra £75m

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Critical front-line services will be spared after a huge government “bail out” was agreed, bankrupt Woking Borough Council has said. Officially referred to as…

Waverley Council Has ‘Deep Dissatisfaction’ with Thames Water’s Performance

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter and Martin Giles There is “deep dissatisfaction” over Thames Water’s ability to protect people’s health, maintain essential services, and stop “persistent sewage discharges”. Waverley…

Did You Witness Fracas Outside Farnham Restaurant?

Surrey Police are appealing for information following an assault outside the Luxe restaurant in Farnham on Saturday night (February 22). Police were called around 11pm following reports of a fight…

Councillor ‘Shocked’ By Revelations at Spelthorne Council

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Councillors have said that they felt “pressured” to say a council leader had disrespected staff. A full, independent investigation has now been launched into…

‘Significant Weaknesses’ Found in Guildford’s Financial Management

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Independent auditors say they are “not entirely clear” how Guildford Borough Council will know exactly how much it has in its accounts. A report…