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Councillor’s Apology for Bringing GBC into Disrepute Rejected by Complainants

By Martin Giles Four Guildford residents, who were criticised during a GBC debate, are appealing to the ombudsman about the outcome of a complaint made about a borough councillor. In…

Walkers Told to Evacuate as First Wildfire is Reported on Whitmoor Common

By Martin Giles It might be only spring, with spring-like temperatures in the mid-teens, but after a few weeks of drier weather, Guildford has already seen its first wildfire of…

Guildford Crematorium Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Inspectors

Guildford Crematorium has been given an ‘outstanding’ rating following an inspection in March 2026 which gave perfect scores in six out of seven categories assessed, according to Guildford Borough Council.…

Nature Charity Launches £40,000 Appeal To Help Declining Wildlife

Surrey Wildlife Trust has launched a new fundraising drive to help much-loved creatures such as hedgehogs, swifts, frogs and toads, which are in decline. The trust is aiming to raise…

Nominations for New West Surrey Council Formalised – Few Independent Options

By Martin Giles Candidates for the forthcoming West Surrey Council Election have now been nominated and published. The deadline for nominations was 4pm yesterday (April 9). The election is to…

Lithium-ion Battery Causes Major Fire At Recycling Centre

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze today (Friday) at a recycling business near Fairlands Estate, Guildford. The fire broke out during the early hours of the morning at John Gunner…

Resident, Prevented from Addressing GBC Meeting, Takes to the Internet To Make Accusations

A woman who was prevented from addressing councillors at Guildford Borough Council’s full meeting on Tuesday has taken to the internet to plead her case. The Pirbright resident, Jane Hill,…

Guildford Local Election Nominations Close at 4pm

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Today, Tursday, April 9, is the final day to get your name on a Surrey ballot ahead of this year’s once in a generation…

Developers Are Not Giving Up on 200-home Scheme for West Clandon

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans for up to 200 homes on green belt land in West Clandon are back on the table despite earlier concerns from council planners…

GBC Steps in to Ensure Affordable Homes Are Part of Ash Development

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Seven new affordable homes have been signed off into public ownership in what Guildford councillors have called a “good opportunity” to boost housing for…