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Firefighters Savage Official Report on SFRS Response to Covid-19
The Fire Brigades Union has launched a stinging attack on an official report of the Covid-19 response by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. A Surrey FBU spokesperson said: “This report…
Planning Appeals Refusal Marks Victory in Fight to Save Hog’s Back
By Martin Giles Wanborough residents are celebrating victory in their battle against development of the northern slope of the Hog’s Back after the Planning Inspectorate refused two planning appeals. The…
County-wide Warning About Vaccination Email Scam
Tricksters are trying to swindle residents awaiting vaccination, Surrey Neighbourhood Watch is warning. Emails that appear to be from the NHS offer appointments but ask for personal and bank details…
Design Awards for Guildford’s Revamped Crematorium From Guildford Society
The revamped crematorium was honoured in the Guildford Society’s 2020 Design Awards’ virtual ceremony on Thursday (January 21). Two awards were won, in the New Public Building and Public Art/Public…
Julie Fisher Finally Confirmed as Woking Council’s New CEO
By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Woking Borough Council (WBC) has appointed Julie Fisher as their new chief executive to replace Ray Morgan from April. Ms Fisher worked for WBC…
14 Surrey Stalker Suspects Issued Protection Orders During First Year of New Law
Fourteen stalking protection orders have been issued in Surrey in the 12 months since the law was introduced, police have said. The order allows officers to intervene early in a…
Local Politicians Use Social Media and Zoom As Decision On Elections Awaited
By Hugh Coakley Local politicians are turning more and more to social media to keep contact with their residents during the pandemic and in the run-up to PCC and county…
R Rate Drops in the South East
The estimated R Rate for the South East has dropped to between 0.7 and 1.0. This means that, on average, every 10 people infected will infect between 7 and 10…
‘Toxic’ Politics Forced Tory Chirico to Quit as PCC Candidate
By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter The former Conservative candidate to be Surrey’s next police and crime commissioner has cited a “toxic” political environment as a reason for her decision…
Solum Starts Station Phase for 98 New Homes and 640-space Car Park
The controversial £200m “Solum Regeneration” scheme at Guildford station has started construction on the first of its three phases. The project, given planning permission on appeal after unanimous rejection by…
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