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Spelthorne Council’s Debt Requires Woking Scale Cuts

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The “critical” state of Spelthorne Borough Council’s finances means it must cut at least £8.6 million from its budget by 2028. To put that…

Godalming Town Centre Housing Plan Moves a Step Closer

By Chris Caulfield Local Democracy Reporting Service “Decent affordable homes” in Godalming town centre are a step closer to being built after £100,000 in  development costs were agreed. The site…

Last Ditch Attempt to Overturn Decision to Cancel Elections

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Surrey elections could still go ahead if a fatal motion to overturn the decision to cancel the May 2025 ballot wins out. This year’s…

Letter: Was the Changing of Traffic Light Phasing a Factor on Road Fatality?

Gregory Offer In response to: Tragedy On Guildford’s Roads – Two Elderly Pedestrians Die On Same Day I am a local resident in Guildford and I have a major concern.…

Letter: How Will Local Government Reorganisation Pass On the £Billions of Debts?

From John Harrison Guildford Residents Association In response to:Two or Three Unitaries for Surrey? Councils Remain Divided Guildford Residents Association is actively involved in this issue to ensure the new…

Parents Fined Over £10 Million For Taking Children Out Of School During Term Time

By Esme Campbell National fines for term-time holidays are mounting, as councils across England stay vigilant in issuing penalties for unauthorised school absences. With 180,000 fines issued across the UK…

Tragedy On Guildford’s Roads – Two Elderly Pedestrians Die On Same Day

Two pedestrians have died on Guildford’s roads in a single day. Early on Tuesday afternoon (March 18) a car collided with a woman in her 70s outside the Royal Surrey…

Letter: It Must Be Hoped that the National Trust Is Paying More Attention to the Risk of Fire

From: Nigel Searle In response to: The National Trust Should Be Ashamed of Itself I agree with the previous comments made by Martin Elliot and David Roberts. The fire investigation…

A Bus Driver For 50 Years – And a ‘Fantastic Role Model’

One of Stagecoach South’s longest-serving drivers, Paul Keane, has just clocked up 50 years of service. And to honour the occasion, the company presented him with a commemorative plaque. Paul…

Letter: Unitary Authorities? Not At The Expense Of Strong Voice For Residents

From Guildford Residents Association Surrey is on a uniquely fast track towards the new system of unitary local government, with Surrey County Council required to submit an interim plan by…