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While Guildford Says ‘Yes’ Epsom & Ewell Says ‘No’ to New Councils

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans to set up new “community councils” in Epsom and Ewell have been scrapped after residents made their feelings very clear they did not…

GBC Recommends Town Council for Guildford to West Surrey Shadow Authority

By Martin Giles Guildford is to have a town council but only if the new “Shadow” West Surrey Council agrees. Last night (March 16), Guildford Borough councillors, in a debate…

Mayor of Guildford Honours Work of Incredible Volunteers Across the Borough

There were 27 Guildford borough recipients of this year’s Mayor’s Award for Service to the Community (2026). The award recognises volunteers as well as organisations who selflessly give their time…

Notice: Time to Book Your Vehicle for Lions Club’s Classic Car Display, April 26

Guildford Lions Club is holding its popular classic car display in the High Street on Sunday, April 26, and there’s still time to register your car to attend. The Lions…

Runnymede Council’s Refusal to Support Tree Petition Labelled ‘Shameful’

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Runnymede Borough Council’s “lack of ambition” in supporting environmental volunteers has been called “shameful” after a petition to plant trees on its land was…

Flames Hold on for Dundee Double

A couple of opening period goals helped Flames to a two-goal lead and they remained just ahead of a persistent reply the rest of the night during an eventual 4-3…

Letter: Local Democracy Is On Its Knees

From David Roberts In response to: Local Elections Explainer This whole election cycle is pretty disillusioning. The issue is not so much that various local elections have been postponed. Or…

Police Shut Down 11 Drug Networks in Surrey During Week-long Operation

Twenty-eight arrests were made and 11 drug networks closed down across Surrey during a week of intensive police activity during early March. Drugs were seized along with weapons including two…

City Claim Another Three Points – But Will It Be Enough?

Guildford City (1) 3 Eversley & California (0) 0 By Barry Underwood The battle to survive the drop is still ongoing with Guildford City claiming another three points against relegation…

Insights: Time is Running Out for the Masterplan

By Bernard Quoroll former local authority CEO The recent exchange between Cllr George Potter and former Cllr John Rigg, deserves some unpicking. It followed publication of John Rigg’s opinion piece:…