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New Dorking MP Says SEND School ‘Must Go Ahead’

From Emily Dalton local democracy reporter “Betchwood Vale Academy special needs school must go ahead,” according to new Dorking and Horley MP Chris Coghlan in his acceptance speech after the…

Updated: Main Guildford to Godalming Road Closed Until August 1

Emergency road works have closed the main A3100 Old Portsmouth Road road between Guildford and Godalming at Peasmarsh, south of Guildford. It is not expected to reopen until August 1.…

‘Cuckooing’ Can Be a Hidden Crime in Surrey

A woman forced to sleep on the kitchen floor of her own home and a 93-year-old great-grandmother are among the “hidden” Surrey victims of a little-known form of exploitation, according…

Bid to Extend Hours of Fast-food Chicken Shop Rejected

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A Guildford fast-food restaurant has been told to “work with residents” and solve issues of public nuisance before increasing its opening hours. Neighbours say…

GBC Denies Misleading Government Agency Over Ash Road Bridge Funding

By Martin Giles & David Reading Guildford Borough Council has denied intentionally misleading a Government agency about the funding of the controversial Ash road bridge. The bridge was deemed necessary…

Free Walking and Cycling Training for Free School Meals Kids

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Free cycling and walking training is to be delivered to support primary school children who are on Free School Meals (FSM) so they can…

Council Warns of Blue-green Algae at Frensham Ponds

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Swimmers hoping to head down to a popular Surrey ‘beach’  now the weather is finally starting to heat up will be left disappointed after…

‘No Quick Fix’ to Bramley’s Fuel Pollution But Asda Chairman Shows Commitment

By Martin Giles About 200 concerned Bramley residents, half of them having to stand, packed out their village hall to hear an update on the underground petrol contamination that has…

Guildford Castle Grounds and Stoke Park Awarded the Coveted Green Flag

Guildford Borough Council is celebrating a Green Flag Award for the Guildford Castle Grounds and Stoke Park. These two green spaces have been officially recognised as among the country’s best…

GBC Blamed for Seven Months of Chaos During Work on Couple’s Home

By David Reading A couple suffered seven months of chaos when contractors hired by Guildford Borough Council set to work on replacing the windows in their first floor flat. Jane…