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Cranleigh’s Delayed Leisure Centre Won’t Open Until Late 2027

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Cranleigh’s £31million flagship leisure centre won’t be open until winter 2027 at the earliest after delays and surging costs threatened to derail the project.…

Court Ruling Proves Council Policy Correct, Claims Waverley Council – Local MPs Disagree

By Martin Giles Liberal Democrats are claiming a High Court judgement has proved that their policy on the Community Infrastructure Levy has been correct and that local Conservatives were wrong to…

Duchess of Edinburgh Opens The Lighthouse

Smiles, celebration and a huge sense of community filled the room on Thursday (December 4) as Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, officially opened The Lighthouse in the Upper High Street,…

Surrey Police Launches Annual Crackdown on Drink and Drug Driving

Surrey Police have begun Op Limit, a national campaign aimed at tackling drink and drug driving during one of the highest-risk periods of the year. Throughout December, officers from the…

Ockham Burglars Jailed

Three men have been sentenced at Guildford after pleading guilty to burglary from a house in Ockham. On October 10, a homeowner returned home around 9.30pm to discover they had…

Guildford’s Expanding Role in the World of Poetry and the Creative Arts

Surrey Poet Laureateship’s end-of-year gala brought an electric night of performance, community, and celebration to the Nomad Theatre in East Horsley. The event, described by the organisers as their most…

North Street Development Plan Changes Approved Despite ‘Monolithic’ Claim

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Fresh changes to a major Surrey regeneration project have been slammed as “monolithic” and “top heavy” despite being approved. Guildford councillors have given the…

GBC Approves More Homes for East Horsley Despite Residents’ Fears

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans to build 45 ‘later living’ homes in a Surrey village have been given the green-light despite concerns that the area will “turn into…

How You Can Dispose of Your Christmas Tree – And Support Children’s Hospices

If you’re planning to dispose of your Christmas tree in January, you can help a worthwhile charity at the same time – and also support the environment. Shooting Star Children’s…

Councillors Demand Police Facial Recognition Vans Mothballed Pending Consultation

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Formal protests have been lodged against Surrey Police’s use of facial recognition technology that scans the faces of every adult and child in view…