News From Millmead

Published on: 13 May, 2018
Updated on: 24 May, 2018

Latest news from Guildford Borough Council

Work begins on new £10 million crematorium

The first phase of a project to update Guildford Crematorium is under way.

The redeveloped building, costing £10 million, will provide:

A flexible and intimate chapel, suitable for both small and large services, able to accommodate up to 200 mourners.

An improved ‘experience’ within the chapel, with views of landscaped courtyards, improved natural lighting and acoustics, flexible seating and a peaceful, reflective environment.

A larger waiting room with extended, covered outdoor waiting areas.

A new memorial courtyard, book of remembrance room, flowers room and floral tribute, overlooking a reflective pool.

Improved parking and on-site access roads.

A new gardens of remembrance with an improved choice of memorials.

The initial work will provide a new access road. During the building project an interim chapel, waiting room and offices, will be in place with space for up to 120 mourners.

For the more information visit www.guildford.gov.uk/crematoriumredevelopment

Borough councillors to discuss topics at next meeting of Effingham Parish Council

The leader of the council, Paul Spooner, with Cllrs Matt Furness and Richard Billington will attend the next Effingham Parish Council Meeting at 7.30pm Tuesday, May 29.

They will be making a presentation followed by a Q&A session.

Likely topics for discussion may include: Wisley, the Local Plan, the role and importance of Effingham’s Neighbourhood Plan, roads, pot holes, schools and the proposed redevelopment of Guildford.

Residents are welcome to attend.

Have your say on proposed new design advice for homeowners extending or altering properties

People are being asked to give their views on the new Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document, or SPD, that will replace the current Residential Extensions Guide (2004), should the council decide to adopt it.

The guide contains key information and guidance for homeowners and applicants on how to deliver well-designed residential extensions and alterations.

The consultation runs until June 4. For more information, to view the document and to find out how to give your views, visit https://getinvolved.guildford.gov.uk.

Hard copies of the documents are available at the council’s main reception at Millmead and in all libraries across the borough.