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Two Senior GBC Executive Members Step Down But Remain As Councillors

With the demise of Guildford Borough Council looming, the deputy leader and the lead councillor for finance have both stepped down from the Executive for “a combination of work pressures…

Spelthorne CEO Steps Down

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Spelthorne Borough Council’s long-serving Chief Executive, Daniel Mouawad, has stepped down after eight years in charge – despite impending local government reorganisation changes that…

The Ash Footbridge Project Is Further Delayed – Will It Ever Go Ahead?

By David Reading Construction of the proposed new footbridge over the railway at Ash Station has been further delayed – with still no certainty that the project will ever go…

Guildford Hanukkah Celebration Overshadowed By News of Terror Attack

What was intended to be a joyful celebration of Hanukkah by Guildford’s Jewish community, for the first time in the Guildhall, was overshadowed by the news of the terror attack…

Police Commissioner Asks: Would You Pay More Council Tax To Help Fight Crime?

Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a survey asking people if they would be prepared to pay extra on their Council Tax bill next year so officers have the…

Notice Given of Changes to London Rail Services Over Christmas

Train services from Guildford and elsewhere into and out of London Waterloo will change from Saturday, December 27 2025 to Sunday, January 4 2026 as engineers carry out vital upgrades…

New Joint Strategic Director of Finance

Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council have confirmed the appointment of Jo Knight as their new joint strategic director of Finance and Resources and Section 151 officer. The appointment…

Santa Bus Takes to the Road To Support Children’s Hospice Charity

Stagecoach South has launched its annual Santa Bus, spreading festive cheer across Guildford throughout December. The bus is raising money for Shooting Star Children’s Charity, an organisation that provides specialist…

Borough Council Is Encouraging a Greener Christmas

With Christmas fast approaching, Guildford Borough Council is encouraging residents to make choices that help to make it a greener festive season. Pointing out that wasted food and gift wrapping…

Council Agrees to Take Next Step Towards Formation of a Town Council for Guildford

By Martin Giles Guildford Borough Council decided unanimously this week to move ahead with the next stage of its Community Governance Review and consult on proposals to create a new…