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Lib Dems Warn of Ballot Box Reckoning Over Increased Sewage Dumping

By Martin Giles Latest official data from the Environment Agency, compiled by the House of Commons Library, reveals that in 2023 Guildford’s waterways were polluted by sewage on 210 separate…

Letter: All Power to the New CEO for His Herculean Task

From: Christopher Barrass former R4GV borough councillor In response to: Lead from the Front on Values As a former councillor who sought to represent the needs and views of the…

Guildford Mayor Launches Charity Football Tournament

The Mayor of Guildford Masuk Miah says he is thrilled to announce the upcoming adult charity football tournament taking place on Sunday, June 2. The tournament aims to raise funds…

Letter: Let’s Steer Clear of Politicking Over the Future of the Lockwood Centre

From: James Walsh Labour borough councillor for Bellfields & Stoughton In response to: Campaign Launched to Prevent Demolition of Community and Special Needs Resource It’s a shame that Angela Richardson…

Letter: Who Is Running GBC?

From: Paul Spooner former Conservative leader of GBC In response to: Highly Regarded Joint Strategic Director Quits Guildford & Waverley Councils Where is the openness and transparency at GBC? Why is…

Drug Gang Jailed: Their Activities Were Directed From Behind Bars, Court Told

Eleven members of an organised crime group that concocted an elaborate conspiracy to deal drugs throughout Surrey have been sentenced at Guildford Crown Court to a combined total of more…

Planning Inspector Allows Another High-rise for Woking

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A 25-storey Woking high-rise can go ahead after it was ruled the block of 224 flats would fit with the town centre’s proliferation of…

Letter: Why These False Flag Political Stunts?

From: Brian Creese Returning from holiday this week, I was surprised to see a “free paper” gathered together with the post. Of course, it wasn’t really a free independent newspaper…

Highly Regarded Joint Strategic Director Quits Guildford & Waverley Councils

By Martin Giles One of the two joint strategic directors who “agreed to step back on a temporary basis” from her roles at Guildford and Waverley Councils has now resigned.…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.302

By Malcolm Fincham The weather began to improve slightly as we entered the first week of April in the southern counties of the UK. Although overcast for the most part,…