Appointment of Permanent Joint Strategic Director of Finance Confirmed
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 and now Waverley borough councillors have followed…
Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate Interview – Paul Kennedy
The election for the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey will be held on Thursday, May 2. Martin Giles has interviewed all four candidates asking a similar set of questions to allow easier comparison. One interview will be published each day between Monday, April 22, and Thursday,…
Invitation to Join Mass Bike Ride on Saturday, April 27
A family-friendly mass cycle ride is taking place on Saturday Afternoon, April 27, and participants are welcome. The aim of the event is to show that people in Guildford want safer infrastructure so more can choose to leave cars at home when travelling to school, the shops…
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…
Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate Interview – Lisa Townsend
The election for the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey will be held on Thursday, May 2. Martin Giles has interviewed all four candidates asking a similar set of questions to allow easier comparison. One interview will be published each day between Monday, April 22, and Thursday,…
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,…
Guide to Telephone Befriending Services for Older People
A charity that supports older people who are lonely or isolated is inviting them to sign-up to receive a volunteer phone…
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,…
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