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Countryside Campaigners Voice Dismay over NPPF and Most Political Parties Agree

By Martin Giles Campaigners wishing to protect Surrey’s green belt from further development has responded to the Government’s announcement of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. Andy Smith, of…

High School Students Partner With Council To Bring Festive Cheer To Local Families

Hundreds of Christmas gifts have been distributed to families across Guildford thanks to the borough council’s Community Wellbeing Team and the generosity of students at Guildford High School. The 400…

Letter: The Right To Be Consulted Is Not Significant

From David Roberts In response to: A Town Council with Only One Significant Power is No Substitute I don’t think the right of parish or town councils to be consulted on…

Letter: Finding An Answer To The Ash Station Footbridge Question

From Michael Moriarty an Ash parish councillor for Ash Wharf In response to: Isn’t a Simple Footbridge All That Is Needed? With respect to Trevor Jones, I’m wary of the…

Couple Who Suffered Months of Turmoil Report GBC ‘Failings’ To Ombudsman

By David Reading The Pirbright couple who suffered seven months of turmoil while contractors working for Guildford Borough Council installed new windows in their leasehold flat have taken their case…

Notice: History of Guildford Course

Come and learn about the history of your town Guildford, first recorded in the will of Alfred the Great… See also: Learn About Guildford’s Rich History, Including the 20th Century…

Opinion: Cranleigh Deserves a New Leisure Centre – But Costs and Timescales Are Spiralling

By Jane Austin leader of Waverley Council’s Conservative Group and chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee The £4.9 million cost increases and delays for Cranleigh Leisure Centre are astounding –…

Trying to Manage Hospital Services During Strikes ‘Takes a Massive Toll’ Says CEO

By Martin Giles Updated with statistics, see graphics below… Louise Stead, chief executive officer for the Royal Surrey and St Peter’s Hospital (Chertsey) group, was interviewed this morning on BBC…

County Council Leader Says There Will Be a Mayor of Surrey

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey will get a mayor despite months of uncertainty and a lack of solid confirmation from the government, the county council leader has insisted. …

All Change on the Rails as New Arterios Replace Old Class 455s

South Western Railway (SWR) says 30 of its new Class 701 Arterio electric multiple unit trains are now operating more than 390 daily services. The new fleet is now serving…