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Woking Council’s Big Bailout – Government Gives Extra £75m

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Critical front-line services will be spared after a huge government “bail out” was agreed, bankrupt Woking Borough Council has said. Officially referred to as…

Letter: GBC’s Audit Report Is No Surprise

From John Murray secretary of the Town Centre Branch of the Guildford Conservative Association In response to: ‘Significant Weaknesses’ Found in Guildford’s Financial Management As someone who has struggled without…

Biddles – A Guildford Business for 140 Years Today

For a business to survive in the same town for 140 years is quite an achievement but this is what stationers Biddles, now in Ward Street only yards from the…

Dragon Review: A Man for All Seasons – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

By Alice Fowler Images Ellie Harman Sir Thomas More is famous as a man of principle. That is the view enshrined in Robert Bolt’s acclaimed play A Man For All…

Waverley Council Has ‘Deep Dissatisfaction’ with Thames Water’s Performance

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter and Martin Giles There is “deep dissatisfaction” over Thames Water’s ability to protect people’s health, maintain essential services, and stop “persistent sewage discharges”. Waverley…

Did You Witness Fracas Outside Farnham Restaurant?

Surrey Police are appealing for information following an assault outside the Luxe restaurant in Farnham on Saturday night (February 22). Police were called around 11pm following reports of a fight…

Councillor ‘Shocked’ By Revelations at Spelthorne Council

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Councillors have said that they felt “pressured” to say a council leader had disrespected staff. A full, independent investigation has now been launched into…

New Sunflower Café Opens in Godalming for Dementia Sufferers

A new café for people with dementia and their carers has opened in Godalming.   The Sunflower Café, open on certain days, is co-hosted by local home care provider Right at…

Letter: Pavement Parking is a Real Problem

From Paul Robinson In response to: Pavement Parking a Concern Frequently Raised by Guildford Residents Please find a couple of examples of pavement parking my wife has experienced here in…

‘Significant Weaknesses’ Found in Guildford’s Financial Management

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Independent auditors say they are “not entirely clear” how Guildford Borough Council will know exactly how much it has in its accounts. A report…