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PCC Election Is a Five-horse Race

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Five candidates are competing to hold the office of police and crime commissioner (PCC) in Surrey from next month. Surrey will go to the…

Police Launch Survey to Find How Safe Women Feel in the County

Police Launch Survey to Find How Safe Women Feel in the County

A survey to gather the experiences and thoughts of women on personal safety has been launched by Surrey Police. Since the tragic death of Sarah Everard in London, women across…

Nearly Half of the Conservative County Councillors Are Not Standing for Re-election

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Nearly half of the 60 Conservative councillors controlling the county council are dropping out of the May 6 election. In the 2017 vote, the…

Council Toughens Safety and Efficiency Rules for Taxis

By Martin Giles Passengers of taxis and private hire vehicles travelling in Guildford will now be safer, the council says, following the update of licensing policy to improve standards and…

Councillors Clash in Confusion Debating Local Plan Review ‘During Election Purdah’

By Martin Giles A GBC debate on the need to review the Local Plan turned near-farcical last night (April 13) when councillors were told they could not be “political” because…

Guildford Lottery Raised £25,000 to help Vulnerable Over Year of Pandemic

Since the Guildford Community Lottery was launched in 2018, £25,000 has been raised for local good causes by Guildford Philanthropy. The charity was founded by the council and the Community…

The Duke of Edinburgh – A Personal Tribute

By Sir Paul Beresford MP for Mole Valley The passing of Prince Philip has caused an outpouring of tributes from the great, the good and many others both here in…

Residents’ Association ‘Research’ Dismisses Berkeley Financial Shortfall Claim

By Chris Dick Effingham Residents’ Association has challenged Berkeley Homes over the developer’s bid to build 110 more homes to help fund a new Howard school. In an article, published…

Sun Wipes Out Snow and Guildford Town Centre Springs Back to Life Again

By Hugh Coakley Shoppers flocked back to the High Street today, 97 days after Lockdown 3 started on January 5, 2021 and more than a year since the pandemic struck,…

Covid Update: Now More Second Jabs Than First But Not All Within 12 Weeks

By Martin Giles More second vaccinations were given in the week’s Covid activity most recently reported but the rate in Surrey Heartlands NHS area seems to behind the South East…