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Off Season Opening of Guildford Lido ‘Not Financially Viable’

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Outdoor swimming enthusiasts have called on Guildford Borough Council (GBC) and operator Freedom Leisure to reinstate all-year-round swimming at the Guildford Lido, in Stoke…

Reactions to News of GBC Asking for Reconsideration of Doubled Housing Target

Reaction was sought on the news that Guildford Borough Council has asked the government to reconsider its proposed doubling of the housing target for Guildford as part of a a…

Gloomy Outlook for Surrey Police Staffing

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Staffing cuts at Surrey Police could be in the pipeline as the force attempts to fill a potential £23.4 million financial hole. Surrey Police…

GBC Asks Housing Minister to Reconsider Guildford’s Housing Target

By Martin Giles Guildford Borough Council has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). At present, Guildford’s Local Plan housing…

Child Murder Trial to Commence

The trial of those accused of the murder of ten-year-old Sara Sharif in Horsell, Woking last year is expected to commence at the Old Bailey in London on October 7.…

Increase to Bus Stop Suspension Charges

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Charges for suspending bus stops will increase from October onwards to encourage shorter interruptions and reduce the inconvenience to passengers. It is hoped that…

Hundreds Take Part in Guildford’s Kidical Ride As Part Of Cleaner Air Day

Children and parents took to the streets on their bikes to celebrate Guildford’s Cleaner Air Day on Sunday (September 29). The mass ride was one of hundreds taking place in…

Witness Appeal Following A3 Collision Near Ripley

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A3 on Sunday (September 29). Police were called to the A3 northbound at the Ripley bypass following reports of…

Social Housing Fraud Allegation Shows Weakness of Council Checks

By Martin Giles A claim from a former landlord has revealed that Guildford Borough Council relies on applicants being honest when they apply to be registered for social housing and…

Woking Bankruptcy Report Publication Expected

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The independent audit report into how Woking Borough Council went bust is finally set to be published. Forensic accountants Grant Thornton were called in…