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Bellfields Allotment Holders’ Anger Over Surveyors’ Visit

Angry allotment holders complained this week about surveyors appearing on site during the Coronavirus lockdown. The allotments in Bellfields have been earmarked for closure as part of the Weyside Urban…

Be Nice To Your Local Bin Men And Make their Hard Work Easier

Residents are being asked to help our bin crews handle the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on waste and recycling collections. Waste tonnages have increased and although most services are…

Making A Habit Of Applauding the Vital Help Of Our Emergency Workers

By Chris Dick Clapping, cheering and even a cowbell rang out in Effingham at 8 o’clock last night (Thursday, April 2) as residents showed, once again, their support of key…

Chief Constable Says: ‘Don’t Become Complacent About Government Advice’

Surrey Police have repeated calls for people to stay at home and follow government guidelines. Surrey’s Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, notes in a video statement that his officers have noticed…

York Road’s Number Five Night Shelter Transformed Into Life-changing Rough Sleeper Hub

Number Five night shelter in York Road is being modernised and the service enhanced so rough sleepers can get the help they need to turn their lives around. The shelter…

Covid-19 Shutdown Inflicts A Bitter Harvest On Guildford’s Garden Nurseries

Covid-19 Shutdown Inflicts A Bitter Harvest On Guildford’s Garden Nurseries

By Hugh Coakley Guildford’s Sandiacre Nursery is staring into an abyss. “The business consequences are terrifying,” the owner said, as local firms and thousands of others around the country add…

University Working With Royal Surrey to Make Protective Equipment for Virus Battle

The University of Surrey is producing personal protective equipment (PPE) for the nearby Royal Surrey to help in the battle against Covid-19.  Last month, a team from the Faculty of…

Police Sergeant Welcomes Issue of More ‘Deterrent’ Tasers For Surrey Police

Police Sergeant Tyne Rapley has welcomed more Tasers for the Surrey force because of the added protection for women officers.  She had to use hers on a man more than…

Council Leader Gives Update – Situation Remains Critical

Guildford Borough Council issued a statement from its leader, Caroline Reeves, today in which she thanks residents for complying with the lockdown regulations but warned the situation was still critical.…

SCC Cannot Suspend Council Tax Because Funds Are Vital In Crisis, Says Leader Oliver

By Rebecca Curley local democracy reporter Surrey County Council has no plans to suspend council tax or freeze payments for residents in financial trouble because of the coronavirus outbreak, said…