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SCC Cabinet Decides to Pull the Plug on London Road Scheme

By Martin Giles In a result that surprised many observers Surrey County Council’s Cabinet voted today, by six votes to three, against proceeding with the Active Travel scheme to improve…

Green Party Reinstate Waverley Councillor Who Withdrew from General Election

By Martin Giles The Green Party candidate for Godalming & Ash in the July general election, who withdrew his nomination to encourage tactical voting and was subsequently expelled from his…

Farnham is Surrey’s First Town to be Awarded Plastic Free Community Status

Farnham has become the first Surrey community to be awarded Plastic Free Community status by Surfers Against Sewage in recognition of the town’s efforts to reduce plastic use and they…

Councillor Says SCC Should ‘Stop the Drilling Now’ at Horse Hill as Directed by the Supreme Court

By Martin Giles Surrey County Council has clarified its position on planning enforcement action at Horse Hill near Horley and Gatwick Airport following complaints of inaction. In June (2024) the…

Guildford Town’s Acts of Remembrance 2024

This year, as usual, there will be two civic events to mark Remembrance in the Guildford town as well as the various ceremonies held in villages throughout the borough. Saturday,…

Questions Raised Over Woking Council Loan to Independent School

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A private school was loaned millions of pounds at favourable rates by debt-ridden Woking Borough Council before it went bankrupt. Now questions are being…

Guildford MP Says She Knows What Needs To Be Done To Fix Sewage Scandal

By Martin Giles Guildford’s MP Zöe Franklin (Lib Dem) has responded to the government’s announcement of a new review of the privatised water industry, repeating the Liberal Democrats’ long-standing calls…

Paramedic Found Guilty of Causing Death by Careless Driving

A paramedic who lost control of his ambulance and collided with a bus stop, which resulted in the death of a pedestrian, has been found guilty of causing death by…

Council Refuses Proposal for Tower Blocks at Redhill Station

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Plans to build the Redhill’s tallest ever high rise have been refused by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, a result that left residents cheering…

Objectors Fear SCC Will Give Green Light to London Road Active Travel Redesign

By Martin Giles Proposed changes to the layout of London Road in Burpham are expected to be approved by Surrey County Council, according to a local campaign group, the London…