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Council Leader Apologises Following Publication of Damning Report on GBC

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Weak governance and poor scrutiny at Guildford Borough Council created a “quick fix culture” that allowed potentially millions of pounds to be defrauded from…

Man Arrested On Suspicion of Rape

Police were called to Onslow Street in Guildford just after midnight on Wednesday morning following a report of what they called a “concern for safety” at the location. A man…

‘Guildford Green Day’ Announced

The borough council is planning a Guildford Green Day “to celebrate, learn and be part of a Greener Guildford”. It will be held on Sunday, 9 June 2024, from 11 am…

Pro-Palestine Protest ‘Disrupted By Agitators’ in Guildford High Street

A pro-Palestine protest in Guildford High Street was disrupted by a rival group on Saturday afternoon (May 4) and one of the protesters, a young woman, was arrested. The West…

Awards Presented to Community Volunteers

The Mayor’s Award for Service to the Community in Guildford have been presented to this year’s recipients. Guildford Borough Council, that hosts the awards says in a press release, the…

Woking Wipeout for Conservative Councillors

By Chris Caufield local democracy reporter The Conservatives have been wiped out in Woking after voters handed the Liberal Democrats a huge mandate. The final tally tightened the Lib Dems…

PCC Election Result – Conservative Lisa Townsend Retains Commissioner Role

By Martin Giles Conservative candidate Lisa Townsend has been re-elected as the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey. Despite opinion polls showing Conservatives 20 points behind Labour nationally, she beat…

Times Rankings Showing GBC To Be Worst Council in Surrey Dismissed by Lib Dems

By Martin Giles Guildford Borough Council is the worst local authority in Surrey according to a Times analysis of performance statistics published by the Government. The analysis, based on data…

Armed Police Deployed After Fight at Ash Vale Pub – Four Arrested

Four people were arrested following a large fight at a pub in Ash Vale on Wednesday night (May 1). Officers were called to the Admiral pub in Vale Road at…

Surrey Schools Could Have ‘Meat-free Mondays’ If Strategy Adopted

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Meat-free and plant-based options could be mandated across Surrey schools every Monday according to new proposed council guidance. Only some Surrey schools currently participate…