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Single Vote Decides Debenhams Plan Following Wide-ranging Debate

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Flooding, a possible cinema, barges taking away building waste and affordable homes were all debated by Guildford councillors as they made a decision on…

Witness Appeal Following Burglary in Tongham

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Elm Lane, Tongham. The incident took place on November 17. It is believed the suspect entered the property at some…

Debenhams to be Demolished for Homes, Divisive Plan Approved

By Martin Giles and Emily Coady Stemp (local democracy reporter) The proposal to demolish the existing Debenhams Store and replace it with two new buildings, higher but of smaller footprint,…

PCC Hits Out at ‘Mixed Messages’ Over Street Lights in Heated Meeting

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has hit back at a claim she “doesn’t understand what she’s talking about” as she says the decision to…

Did You Witness Guildford Hate Crime?

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses after a woman was racially abused in Guildford on Monday, October 31 between 5.30pm and 5.45pm. The victim was followed by a man as…

Charity’s Plan to Sell Land for More Development in West Horsley Angers Residents

By Martin Giles A proposal to raise money to repair a Grade I listed, 14th-century manor house by selling a parcel of its land for development has angered local residents.…

Divisive Debenhams Plans Could Be Decided Next Week

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter New plans for Guildford’s old Debenhams store could be decided next week – but locals are divided on its future. The proposed development now…

Call for Added Council Tax Bands for Homes Above £5m

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter “Very expensive” houses on private estates in Surrey should be added to new council tax bands to make the collection process fairer, according to…

River Wey Breaks Its Banks As Flood Alert Issued After More Heavy Rain

By Martin Giles The River Wey has broken its banks this morning and a flood alert has been issued. It is hoped that the drier weather today will allow the…

Government Decision Leaves Hope Alive for Full Return of Village School

By Martin Giles An application from the Diocese of Guildford for a site in Ripley to have restrictions lifted that would have prevented it reopening as a primary school has…