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Review Changes Most of Guildford’s Ward Boundaries But Number of Councillors Remains 48

By Martin Giles Guildford is set to have new boundaries for its borough council wards. The Local Government Boundary Commission has finalised its review of Guildford’s boundaries to make sure…

Guildford’s Foodbanks Busier Than Ever Elevated Bishop Tells Lords

“It is tough to live in a deprived community, … within a wealthy community,” the Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Andrew Watson said in his maiden speech in the…

New Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Guildford ‘Made’ at Traditional Ceremony

Dennis Booth is the new Mayor of Guildford and Masuk Miah is his deputy. Both appointments were confirmed at the traditional, ceremonial council meeting, or “Mayor Making”, that takes place…

Surrey Police Says Protect Your Loved Ones from the New Tactics of Courier Fraudsters

Surrey Police are urging carers, family and friends of vulnerable people to be on their guard to help prevent their loved ones being exploited by fraudsters after a 37%  increase…

Updated: Teenager Dies Following Single Vehicle Collision in Effingham

A 17-year-old boy was declared dead at the scene of a road accident in Effingham late in the evening of Friday (May 13). His next of kin have been made…

Queen’s Baton Relay to Pass Through Guildford in July

The Queen’s Baton Relay, part of the build-up to “Birmingham 2022”, the 16th Commonwealth Games, will visit Guildford during its final journey through England this summer. The relay is set…

£250 Million M25 Junction 10 Improvement Project Gets Approval to Start

By Hugh Coakley The controversial £250 million project to increase traffic capacity and improve safety at the A3 junction with the M25 was finally given the go-ahead yesterday (May 12)…

GBC Councillor Says Sorry For Planning Delays

By Hugh Coakley The lead borough councillor in charge of the planning in the borough, Tom Hunt (Lib Dem, Friary & St Nicolas), has apologised for the continuing problems in…

Updated: Government’s New Approach to Planning Receives Sceptical Response

By Martin Giles New government proposals for a fresh approach to planning have received a sceptical reception from local politicians. See Guildford’s MP’s reaction below. The new approach comes in…

County Council Develops Plans for New Powers

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Surrey County Council is still pursuing a plan to take more powers from Whitehall as the Queen’s Speech confirms the government will table a…