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Tory Nominates Opponent in Mole Valley Council Election
By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter A Conservative standing in the Mole Valley local election has nominated an unlikely candidate to stand against him – his rival. To be accepted…
18,000-mile Around-the-World Bike Tour Sets Off From Normandy
By Martin Giles A round-the-world cycle tour began today (May 2) when Marcus Pillinger and Oli Lyon set off from Normandy, Oli’s home, to commence their 18,000-mile journey. They were…
Photo Feature: Morris Dancers Keep Up A 392 Year Old Mayday Tradition With Summerpole 2022
By Hugh Coakley On a wonderfully bright and sunny Saturday (April 30), the Pilgrim Morris Men from Guildford held the annual Summerpole procession with a Summer King and Swordbearer and…
What’s Behind the Rise of the Independents in Surrey?
By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Long-serving councillors and those new to politics are finding themselves pulled by the draw of standing as Independent councillors, often representing residents’ associations. These…
Four Charged After Clacket Lane and Cobham Services Protests
Four people have been charged following protests at Clacket Lane and Cobham services on Thursday (April 28). Nathan McGovern, 22, from London and Amber Alexander, 18, Louis Hawkins, 22, and…
Latest North Street Designs Revealed – 500 Flats and Up To 13 Storeys Proposed
By Hugh Coakley Latest designs for the Guildford town centre North Street regeneration project reveal plans for around 500 one-, two- and three-bedroom flats in blocks ranging from four storeys…
Canvassing with the Lib Dems in a Woking Tory Stronghold
There are local elections next month. Relax, they are not in Guildford Borough, that election will be held next year. But there will be elections for one-third of the 30-seat…
Updated: Ousted Tory Councillor Urges Walton Residents to Vote Lib Dem
By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter A former Elmbridge Conservative councillor who alleged he was ousted by the party for being “too old” has written to residents urging them to…
35 Arrests Following Protests at M25 Service Stations
35 people are now in custody after being arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal damage and aggravated trespass following protests at Clacket Lane and Cobham Services earlier today…
No Money, No Deal, GBC Tells County Council on Highways Maintenance
By Martin Giles Guildford Borough Council is refusing to sign an agreement with Surrey County Council to take on responsibility for “certain aspects” of highways maintenance. SCC is currently responsible…
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