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Woking Doesn’t Have the Skills to Resolve Financial Problems

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Woking Borough Council does not have the commercial skills or capacity to resolve its deep-rooted financial problems, an independent report to the Government has…

Woking: What Councillors Say Happens Next

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The way in which bankrupt Woking Borough Council navigates through its £2 billion debt will determine the future of services in the area. How…

Anne Rouse Is the New Guildford Labour Chair

Anne Rouse is the new chair of Guildford Labour taking over from Brian Creese, who carried out the role for four years. The local party elected Anne to be supported…

Spelthorne’s Local Plan Paused

Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Spelthorne’s plan for 9,000 new homes in the borough is set to be paused for three months while councillors go through it “with a fine-toothed…

Royal Visitor Delights Children and Families at Shooting Star Children’s Hospice, Christopher’s

The Duchess of Edinburgh met delighted children and families who are supported by Shooting Star at its Surrey hospice, Christopher’s in Guildford on Tuesday, June 6. The Duchess, Sophie, who…

Censured Councillor Agrees GBC’s Complaints System is ‘Not Fit for Purpose’

A former council and Conservative group leader at Guildford Borough Council, who was censured for failing to act respectfully in remarks he made to Guildford Dragon staff, has supported the…

Guildford Police Officer, Guilty of Perverting the Course of Justice & Fraud, Dismissed Without Notice

Guildford Police Officer, Guilty of Perverting the Course of Justice & Fraud, Dismissed Without Notice

A serving Surrey officer who was found guilty of perverting the course of justice and fraud by false representation has been dismissed without notice following an accelerated misconduct hearing held…

Woking Declared Bankrupt – All Non-essential Services Expected To Be Cut

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Woking Borough Council has gone bust under the weight of its £2 billion debt and banned from any new spending after effectively being declared…

Fate of Guildford Golf Club Beech Trees Still Unclear

By Emily Coady Stemp local democracy reporter The fate of trees which a Surrey golf club wanted to cut down because of bird poo falling on its clubhouse patio is…

One Woman’s Mission to Protect Guildford Trees ‘It’s Too Late… When Cut Down’

By Hugh Coakley With ancient and veteran trees constantly at risk from road construction and local building work, one Guildford woman has set out to register as many as she…