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Countryside Campaigners Voice Dismay over NPPF and Most Political Parties Agree

By Martin Giles Campaigners wishing to protect Surrey’s green belt from further development has responded to the Government’s announcement of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. Andy Smith, of…

High School Students Partner With Council To Bring Festive Cheer To Local Families

Hundreds of Christmas gifts have been distributed to families across Guildford thanks to the borough council’s Community Wellbeing Team and the generosity of students at Guildford High School. The 400…

Letter: Finding An Answer To The Ash Station Footbridge Question

From Michael Moriarty an Ash parish councillor for Ash Wharf In response to: Isn’t a Simple Footbridge All That Is Needed? With respect to Trevor Jones, I’m wary of the…

Trying to Manage Hospital Services During Strikes ‘Takes a Massive Toll’ Says CEO

By Martin Giles Updated with statistics, see graphics below… Louise Stead, chief executive officer for the Royal Surrey and St Peter’s Hospital (Chertsey) group, was interviewed this morning on BBC…

County Council Leader Says There Will Be a Mayor of Surrey

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey will get a mayor despite months of uncertainty and a lack of solid confirmation from the government, the county council leader has insisted. …

All Change on the Rails as New Arterios Replace Old Class 455s

South Western Railway (SWR) says 30 of its new Class 701 Arterio electric multiple unit trains are now operating more than 390 daily services. The new fleet is now serving…

Cranleigh Leisure Centre to Cost Double

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Cranleigh’s new leisure centre will cost almost double its original budget after another £4.8 million was added to the tab, new figures show. The…

Legal Challenge to East Clandon Planning Approval for New Houses Underway

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Controversial plans for five new homes on the edge of a Surrey beauty spot have been thrown into doubt by a legal challenge. The…

Surrey Police’s Live Facial Recognition Operates in Guildford High Street

Shoppers in the High Street on Saturday (December 13) may have spotted Surrey Police’s Live Facial Recognition (LFR) van operating for the first time in Guildford. The police later shared…

Site Selection for New Frimley Park Hospital Remains Unclear; Council to Voice Concerns to Wes Streeting

By James Aldridge local democracy reporting service Speculation is taking place over the choice of site for a new Frimley Park Hospital. The existing hospital was constructed from  reinforced autoclaved…