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Heathrow Rail Links into Surrey Need To Be Improved, London Assembly Told
By Noah Vickers local democracy reporter New and improved rail links to Heathrow are needed to cope with a surge in passengers caused by the airport’s planned expansion and possible…
Revised Public Space Protection Order Set to Be Adopted in Guildford
Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Dangerously riding a bike or scooter on Guildford High Street could be banned under new rules to tackle antisocial behaviour. Guildford town centre has public…
Ash Pub Stabbing: Man Jailed for Ten Years for Slashing Man’s Face
A 51-year-old man from Ash has been jailed for ten years for a stabbing outside a pub in which his victim suffered slash wounds to the face. After a five-day…
County Council Leader Calls District and Borough Consultation ‘Purposefully Biased’
By Martin Giles The consultation on local government reorganisation, being conducted by borough and district councils, including Guildford, is “purposefully biased”, according to the Conservative leader of Surrey County Council,…
Police Staff Absences on the Rise Due to Officers Being Left ‘Mentally Broken’
By Esme Campbell More than 1,300 staff absences have been logged by Surrey Police as a result of mental health issues in the last three years. The past year saw…
View of Parish Council Overruled by GBC’s Planning Committee
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans for five “mansions” near a Surrey riverside have been squeezed through after being quashed at appeal. The scheme includes five large detached homes…
The Search Is On Again for Guildford’s Best Designed Buildings, Public Spaces, and Art
The Guildford Design Awards are back for 2025, celebrating outstanding architecture, urban design, and public art across the borough. From grand developments to small but impactful projects, the awards highlight…
Final Phase of Renovations Completed at Historic Guildford House
Guildford Borough Council has just completed a four-year programme of external repairs and redecorations to the iconic Guildford House on the High Street. The Grade I listed building is home…
The King Thanks Regional News Media For ‘Shining a Light In Dark Corners’
The King this week recognised the importance of the regional media by inviting representatives of dozens of news organisations – including The Guildford Dragon NEWS – to a reception at…
Community Infrastructure Levy Bills Were Correct Hears Waverley Council Committee
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Families hit with bills of up to £70,000 by Waverley Borough Council were correctly charged – officers have said. At least 20 people have…
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