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Proposal to Turn Village Pub into Residential Units Overwhelmingly Defeated

By Martin Giles A planning proposal to extend a centuries-old disused pub in Compton was refused at Guildford Borough Council’s Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday evening (January 3). The Harrow…

Teenager Granted Judicial Review of SCC’s ‘Snap Judgement’

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The High Court has granted a judicial review of Surrey County Council’s decision not to house a “child in need”. In 2019, a 17-year-old…

Flood Alert Issued for Guildford

By Martin Giles A flood alert has been issued for the Upper River Wey. River levels are rising as a result of a period of sustained rain today (January 4)…

County Council’s CEO Quits £235k Job for the Local Government Association

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Surrey County Council’s £234,600 a year chief executive is to quit her job “with a heavy heart” in order to take up a new…

Regulator Downgrades Social Housing Landlord

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Problems with repairs, service charges, complaints, damp and mould, contributed to one of Surrey’s largest social housing landlords being downgraded by regulators for failing…

Collision Leaves Motorcyclist Seriously Injured

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Effingham yesterday evening (January 3), which has left a motorcyclist with serious injuries. The collision involving a motorcycle and a…

Crowdfund Guildford Now Welcomes Schools and Parish Councils

Guildford Borough Council is inviting local schools and parish councils to join their Crowdfund Guildford movement. Now schools can get money to make their ideas happen, we could help them…

Surrey’s NHS Services Are Braced for Expected Doctors’ Strike Disruption

As Surrey braces itself for the longest period of strike action in NHS history, health leaders have joined forces to urge people to use services responsibly. The industrial action is…

Did the Tills Ring Out for Guildford Independent Traders?

By Joseph Bickle It’s said the Christmas period can be make or break for many independent businesses. Nearly two in five (37 per cent) of the UK’s small retailers have…

Time to Make Nominations for Mayor’s Award for Service to the Community

Guildford Borough Council asks: “Do you know a person or group that has made a significant difference to our borough?” It says the Mayor’s Award for Service to the Community…