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Lib Dems Condemn Thames Water Executives’ ‘Shameful’ £2m Pay Packages 

By Martin Giles Guildford Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Zöe Franklin is complaining of: “Shameful excesses at the top of Thames Water, while sewage continues to pollute our waterways and crumbling…

Family Pays Tribute to Cyclist Who Died on A31 Near Runfold

The family of a cyclist who died following a collision on the A31 at Runfold in October have paid tribute to him. In a statement issued by Surrey Police, the…

County Council Leader Says Water Supply Problems Have Been an ‘Awful Experience for Residents’

Tim Oliver, leader of Surrey County Council, has joined other political leaders locally in asking for Thames Water to be held to account. He says that their response “has not…

Thames Water Says All Its Customers Should Now Have a Water Supply

By Martin Giles Update 10am November 10: Thames Water said this morning that all their customers should now have a water supply, and “although pressure may be lower than normal…

Boots MD Rejects MP’s Plea to Reconsider Merrow Closure – Urgent Meeting Now Requested

By Martin Giles The Managing Director of Boots has rejected Guildford MP’s plea for him to reconsider the decision to close their Merrow Branch. In a response to Angela Richardson,…

Vulnerable Guildford Resident Tells It Like It Was, Without Water

A vulnerable Guildford resident has told it like it was for her over the last week during the water supply incident. Ingie Tyrell, who lives near Guildford Cathedral, writes… Thursday:…

Services of Remembrance 2023 to Honour War Dead

With Armistice Day on Saturday, November 11, and Remembrance Sunday the following day, here is a list featuring acts of remembrance taking place in the borough of Guildford this weekend.…

Guildford and Waverley’s Loos of The Year

By Chris Caulfield, local democracy reporter and Martin Giles Water supply permitting, those responsible for a Guildford pub and two toilets in Waverley borough could be excused for feeling flushed…

Guildford MP Furious with Thames Water – Council Leader Hopes Lessons Will Be Learned

By Martin Giles Guildford’s MP has said that she is furious this evening after communicating with angry residents facing new cuts in their water supply. She wrote: “Mood: Furious. I’ve…

Anger with Thames Water Remains Over Its Handling of Water Supply Interruptions

By Martin Giles Thames Water customers affected by the recent water supply problems in Guildford and Waverley remain angry at the company’s performance during the break in supplies. A spokesperson…