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Shadow Councils Consider Tourism Tax

By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey’s two new shadow unitary councils are considering a “tourism tax” to help buoy their finances amid major changes to local government in the…

Distracted Dog Walkers May Be Putting Wildlife and Livestock At Risk, Study Finds

Dog walkers talking on their phones or facing other distractions can miss their pets fouling, disturbing wildlife or approaching livestock, according to research from the University of Surrey. The study,…

Dangerous E Coli Levels Found in River Wey

By Esme Campbell Swimmers in the River Wey face a higher risk of illness as tests show E.coli levels rocketed to over double the safe maximum in August. St Catherine’s…

Legal Challenges Halt Council Reorganisation Elsewhere – But Surrey Is Unaffected

By Martin Giles Surrey will proceed with local government reorganisation next year despite a Government decision to withdraw plans for new unitary authorities in four counties, following legal challenges from Reform…

Conservative Councillors Back Candidate London Mayor’s Pledge on ULEZ Review

By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey’s Conservative shadow authority opposition leaders have thrown their weight behind a London mayoral candidate’s pledge to review the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).…

Tributes Paid by Families to East Clandon Road Casualties

The families of two men who died in a collision in Epsom Road, East Clandon, on August 21, have paid tribute to them this week. Officers were called to Epsom…

Five Teenagers Injured in Collision – Driver Arrested

A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs  and causing serious injury by dangerous driving yesterday (September 6). Police had been called to Church…

Survey Shows Large Majority Do Not Want Police Forces to Merge

Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Lisa Townsend, says a large majority, 80 per cent, of residents who took part in a survey, do not want to see Surrey Police merged…

The Historic Napper Centre Re-opens Following £1 Million Restoration Project

The Napper Centre in Cranleigh – recognised as the UK’s first cottage hospital – was reopened yesterday (September 4) by Jeremy Hunt MP following a £1 million restoration. The Grade…

Proposal for New West Surrey Parish Council Poised To Be Approved

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter While the vexed question as to whether Guildford should have a town council remains undecided, a Surrey village could get its own parish council…