Council Would Have Refused Development Proposal Had It Not Gone to Appeal
By James Moules local democracy reporter A highly controversial 200-home proposed development in a Surrey village would have been rejected by Guildford councillors, had the decision not already been sent to appeal. The plans for Shortlands Farm in the parish of Normandy, between Ash and Guildford, would…
Permission Sought To Convert Horsley Tower Meeting Rooms into Bedrooms
By James Moules local democracy reporter A Grade II listed Surrey country house has applied to convert some meeting rooms into six new en-suite bedrooms. Listed building consent is being sought for the internal works at Horsley Towers, a grand house that dates back to the 19th…
Garage ‘Invasion’ Sparks Fury for Elderly Evicted Tenant
By Isabelle Trubshaw A 71-year-old tenant locked in an 11-month eviction dispute with West Horsley Place Trust, said she was left “horrified” after discovering several of her belongings in a nearby skip and others scattered across her garage, which contained asbestos materials, following a clearance of the…
Woman Speaks of Her Life-Changing Trauma After Being Held Prisoner
A woman who suffered false imprisonment at the hands of a 66-year-old Godalming man has spoken of the life-changing trauma she suffered. In January 2023, Surrey Police received a report that the woman had been prevented from leaving a property after her keys and electronic devices were…
Your Pets Are Vulnerable During The Present Hot Weather, Says GBC
Guildford Borough Council is urging people to take extra care of pets and wildlife during the present hot weather. Hot weather can cause significant discomfort and distress to animals and prolonged exposure may lead to serious illness, injury or death, says the council. GBC is encouraging the…
Man From Ash Arrested After Reports of Assault and Racial Abuse
A man from Ash has been arrested in connection with an incident in Municipal Gardens, Aldershot.Police were called at 7.24pm on Tuesday, June 16th, with reports that a man was causing damage, assaulting people and being racially abusive to members of the public.A 58-year-old man was arrested…
Haslemere’s Signal Box Now Open as a Museum
The conversion of Haslemere signal box to a community museum is complete. South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex have formally handed over the keys of the signal box to the Haslemere Signal Box Trust, marking the transfer of the Grade II listed landmark into community…
Borough Council Expected to Extend Permission for Tunsgate Market Stalls To Trade
By James Moules local democracy reporter Councillors are poised to wave through plans to keep two long-standing market stalls running at a popular spot in Guildford town centre. Guildford Borough Council has applied to allow the stalls at Tunsgate Arch to continue trading for another five years.…
Surrey Heath Takes Advantage of Court’s VAT Ruling
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Surrey Heath Borough Council is changing its leisure contracts to avoid paying VAT. The change, which will make Places Leisure an agent of the council, will save £286,000 a year going to the Treasury. The windfall will be split 50/50 between…
Tunsgate Market Stalls Get the Go-ahead for Another Five Years
By James Moules local democracy reporter Two long-standing market stalls in the heart of Guildford have been granted permission to carry…
More Horsley Homes Approved Despite Objections
By James Moules local democracy reporter A major 65 home development in a Surrey village has been approved by councillors, despite…
‘Grey Belt’ Rules Once Again Make Planning Objections Futile
By James Moules local democracy reporter An 18-home “grey belt” development on an old stable patch has been granted planning permission,…
Guildford Council’s Corporate Delivery Plan
Guildford Borough Council has launched its Corporate Delivery Plan for 2026–27, setting out a programme of priority actions for the year…
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.351
By Malcolm Fincham In contrast to the last weeks of May, weather conditions turned much cooler as we entered into June…
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