The appointment of Richard Bates as the joint strategic director of finance and Section 151 officer for Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils has been approved. Guildford borough councillors supported the appointment at the extraordinary full council meeting on April 16, 2024 and now Waverley borough councillors have…

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Urges Us All To Be ‘Wildfire Aware’

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are urging residents across the county to be “Wildfire Aware” this season, after fires almost doubled between 2022-2023. As part of its wildfire prevention campaign this year, the service is encouraging everyone to take steps in preventing wildfires to protect homes, businesses…

Thames Water Clarify Compensation Payments

By Martin Giles Thames Water has clarified a statement made by their new CEO at a public meeting held in Godalming on April 12. He appeared to say that all customers would be receiving £30 compensation whether directly affected or not but a ‘Tweet’ from Jeremy Hunt…

Insights Part 3: The Council Should Not Be Marking Its Own Homework

Part 3 of open letter from former local authority CEO Bernard Quoroll to the new joint CEO for Guildford and Waverley, Pedro Wrobel. See also Part 1: Guildford Needs You to Succeed and Part 2 Lead from the Front on Values I should begin this part by saying…

Highways Bulletin for April 22

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council. For more information please click here. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Our top 5 call outs We deal with a wide variety of issues. Our most common enquiries are about: Overgrown vegetation…

M25 Junction 10 Project Required Major Engineering to Overcome Pipeline Snag

By Chris Dick Images provided by National Highways unless stated A further closure of the M25 between Junction 9 and Junction 10 with the A3 has been announced. It will take place between 9pm Friday, May 10, and 6am Monday, May 13. The closure is thought to…

Anger Over Traffic Impact of Golf Club Scheme

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A Surrey golf club has been accused of being a “landfill site in disguise” after anger at the sheer volume of heavy lorries that could be needed to drop waste off at the site.  The owners of Merrist Wood Golf Club,…

City’s Fate Goes to Final Match

Tadley Calleva (0) 2, Guildford City (0) 0 By Barry Underwood, Guildford City club secretary Guildford City’s fight against relegation goes to the season’s final day. Next Saturday’s crucial match is against Epsom & Ewell who sit just one place above Guildford City with a two-point advantage.…

What Now for Munstead Wood?

The National Trust purchased Munstead Wood in spring 2023 with support from the government, securing it for “public enjoyment and benefit”. Previously it was a private residence for over 75 years, hosting a small number of garden tours each year. The Trust is now exploring how best…

Stage Dragon: Sleuth at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

By Ferenc Hepp Sleuth, the timeless thriller written by Anthony Shaffer, has returned to the stage in a new rendition at…

Guildford Lido All Set for the 2024 Season

Following a winter of essential renovations, Guildford Lido says it is ready to welcome swimmers of all ages from Friday (April…

Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate Interview – Alex Coley

The election for the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey will be held on Thursday, May 2. Martin Giles has interviewed…

New Approach to Mental Health Concerns Reported to the Police

The way 999 calls regarding welfare or mental health concerns for adults are responded to is set to change across Surrey,…