By Martin Giles A new mural has appeared in Guildford and it covers defacing graffiti. Guildford Borough Council commissioned the painting the eye-catching artwork under Walnut Bridge. The mural is situated by the steps leading up to the railway station. Designed and painted by professional street artists,…

Amber Heatwave Warning As Temperatures Rise in South East

By David Reading The fourth heatwave of the summer is on the way for some people across the UK, with the hottest weather focused in southern and central England. There could be a peak of 34C on Tuesday. The UK Health Security Agency has issued health alerts…

Highways Bulletin: Supporting You Through Local Roadworks

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Junction 10, M25 news here. We know that having roadworks outside your home can be disruptive and sometimes frustrating. Whether it’s the…

Warning Over Rising Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Guildford

By Joshua Brown Guildford residents are being urged to take type 2 diabetes seriously, as new research reveals that a significant number of adults in the region remain unaware of their personal risk of developing the condition. A recent survey, conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Tesco…

Cyclist Seriously Injured in East Clandon Collision – Police Seek Witnesses

Surrey Police officers were called to Staple Lane in East Clandon yesterday (August 8) at around 12.45pm following a collision between a car and a cyclist. The cyclist, a woman in her 50s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver, a woman in her 70s,…

GBC Admits ‘Significant Failings’ Over Couple’s Home Improvement Ordeal

By David Reading Guildford Borough Council has accepted there were “significant failings” in the case of Jane and Richard Hill – the Pirbright couple who suffered seven months of turmoil while contractors, working for the council, installed new windows in their leasehold flat. GBC has agreed to…

Community Governance Review Explainer

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter You may have heard of LGR – Local Government Reorganisation – how Surrey will be split into two or three mega councils covering local services like bin collections, fixing potholes and providing adult social care. But what about CGR? Community Governance…

Council Hopes New ‘Pump Track’ for Farnham Will Attract BMX Riders

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A “fantastic” new £110,000 bike and skate “pump track” will be built in Farnham after financing was agreed by Waverley Borough Council. Explaining to the committee why the new course is called a pump track, council CEO Pedro Wrobel said: “I…

More Surrey Farmland Proposed for a Housing Development

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Campaigners in a Surrey village have hit out at proposals to build on “pristine farmland”,…

‘Rolls Royce’ of a Building Saved

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The “Rolls Royce” of Farnham buildings will be repaired after planning permission was granted to…

Three Injured in Collision

Three people suffered minor injuries this morning following a collision on the A322 at Perry Hill in Worplesdon. According to an…

Speed Limit Reductions Proposed for A322

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Drivers could soon face slashed speed limits on most of the A322 through Lightwater after…

No Applications for Waverley Council’s CIL Review Process

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Waverley Borough Council’s hopes of fixing its self-inflicted Community Infrastructure Levy dispute is not going…