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Another Surrey Council Is Fighting Off Bankruptcy

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The desperate fight by Surrey Heath Borough Council to fend off bankruptcy crystallised further this week after it agreed to sell a car park…

County Council’s Lead Member for Children’s Services Steps Down Following Criticism

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey’s lead for children’s service has announced she is stepping down from her role and will not be standing for re-election. Councillor Clare Curran…

Pub Chain Wins High Court Battle Over Customer’s Injuries

JD Wetherspoon was not liable for injuries a man sustained at the company’s Guildford pub when two members of the door staff restrained him, the High Court ruled this week.…

Delaying the Net-Zero Transition Could Have Dire Consequences, Research Reveals

By Esme Campbell Delayed and disorganised energy transitions increase the economic risks of climate change, new research from the University of Surrey reveals. The paper, published in Ecological Economics, outlines…

County Council Leader Appeals to MPs Not to ‘Talk Down’ Children’s Services

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey County Council has made an apparent U-turn on MPs’ engagement with cases involving Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The council has denied…

A New Superdrug is Coming to Guildford’s Ladymead Retail Park

By Stella Kuchanny Guildford shoppers are set to see a new addition to the town’s retail scene: a brand-new Superdrug store on-schedule to open on Thursday, May 29 at Ladymead…

Two Candidates Compete for Seat on Ash Parish Council

By David Reading The residents in Ash South will go to the polls on Thursday, May 29, to elect a new parish councillor. The by-election follows the resignation of Sara…

MPs Unite in Criticism of SCC’s Handling of SEND Cases

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey MPs have slammed the council for apparently closing down discussions on constituent SEND cases. In a rare case of unity between parties, both…

EasyJet to Run Its Full Half-term Flight Schedule Despite Strike Action

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Gatwick Airport’s largest carrier easyJet is expecting to run its full schedule during the busy half term period despite industrial action taking place by…

Stoke Mill To Be a Pub If Plans Are Approved by Borough Council

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans have been submitted for a new pub in Guildford. The building on Woking Road could be transformed into a destination pub. McMullen and…