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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…

Road Works Begin to Improve Ash Traffic Hotspots

By David Reading Work to ease congestion and improve air quality has begun on the A323 Guildford Road, at the junction with the A324 Pirbright Road in Ash. A controlled…

Elderly and Vulnerable Are Council’s Top Priority, Budget Consultation Shows

Guildford Borough Council has released results of its budget consultation with residents about how to prioritise spending. And protection for the elderly and vulnerable was top of the list. The…

SCC Sets Up Online System to Report Breaches of Covid Rules

Surrey County Council has launched a reporting tool where residents can raise their concerns about businesses or venues not following Covid-19 restrictions. Worries cover breaches such as incorrect use of…

Throughput Increasing at G Live Vaccination Centre But Over 70s Not Called Forward Yet

By Martin Giles Those attending the Covid vaccination centre at G Live in Guildford yesterday all reported an efficient process and high levels of satisfaction. The lead organiser told us…

Jail For Two Caught Dealing Class A Drugs From Car on Bellfields Road

Two men have been jailed for drug-dealing in Guildford. Mohammed Hassan, 30, of Tottenham Lane, Hornsey, and Patryk Bolzan, 40, of Perry Court, Tottenham, were arrested in November last year…

Campaign Launched to Reopen Ripley Primary for New Households

By Martin Giles Supporters of the former Ripley primary school are launching a campaign this month aimed at securing its long-term future as a community asset. After the county council…