Guildford’s Artistic Talent On Display In a Vibrant Four-Day Celebration
The Guildford Festival of the Arts opens tomorrow (October 1) – bringing a dazzling array of artistic talent to the town. The four-day community-led celebration of the visual arts, which runs from Thursday until Sunday, is designed to shine a spotlight on Guildford’s wealth of creativity and…
£150m Wiped from Runnymede’s Investment Portfolio
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Almost £150 million has been wiped off the value of Runnymede Borough Council’s remaining investment portfolio, latest figures show but what sales it has made have been above the sticker price. The council was placed under government warning over concerns about…
School’s Sports Facilities Upgrade Proposal Recommended for Approval
By James Moules local democracy reporter A Guildford Catholic school is poised to receive permission to build an extension which would create new drama and sports facilities on its campus. Planning officers are recommending that borough councillors approve the revamp at St Peter’s Catholic School at a…
Ash Gets Ready To Go to the Polls To Vote On a New Neighbourhood Plan
Residents of Ash will be voting on whether to adopt the Ash Neighbourhood Plan at a local referendum to be held on Thursday, October 29. Poll cards have begun arriving at homes in the area. Neighbourhood Plans give local communities a greater say in how development is…
How Can Local Councils Manage The Problem Of Weeds? New Study Aims to Find Out
A new research study is taking place at Onslow Park and Ride in Guildford to assess different approaches to weed management. Researchers from the University of Surrey say the aim is to help Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council better understand the most effective and sustainable…
Rail Authority Agrees To Act Following Residents’ Outcry Over Litter Menace
By James Moules local democracy reporting service The Southern rail authority has confirmed it will return the bins to the railway station at a Surrey beauty spot, just weeks after there was a local outcry over litter piling up on its platforms. The rail operator removed the…
Surrey Researchers Examine How Moon Dust Could Provide Propellant For Spacecraft
Could magnesium found in Moon dust help future spacecraft travel further into deep space? A new European Space Agency-funded project led by the University of Surrey aims to find out. Researchers at the Surrey Space Centre are working with UK propulsion company Eos Space Technology Ltd to…
Search Begins for New Operator of The Electric Theatre
Guildford Borough Council is launching a market engagement exercise with independent specialists Blue Horizon Ventures to try and secure the future of The Electric Theatre. The council is inviting organisations to express an interest in operating the much-loved community arts venue and it says to help “it…
Funding for New Cranleigh Leisure Centre Thrown into Doubt
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The future of Cranleigh Leisure Centre has been thrown into doubt after West Surrey’s Executive failed to guarantee funding for its vital multimillion pound revamp. In January this year, residents were told by Paul Follows (Lib Dem, Lib Dem, Godalming Central…
Why Not Follow The Guildford Art Trail This Weekend?
Visitors to Guildford town centre this weekend are being invited to follow the Guildford Art Trail, which is a central attraction…
Town Centre Chaplaincy is Lead Charity for Guildford 10k Run on October 18
Guildford Town Centre Chaplaincy reports that it is delighted to have been chosen as the lead charity partner by The RunThrough…
New Interim Bishop’s Chaplain Appointed
The Revd Ellie Lister has been appointed as interim chaplain to the Rt Revd Paul Davies, Bishop of Dorking and Acting…
Guildford Book Festival Welcomes Major Talents From the Literary World
Now in its 37th year, the Guildford Book Festival returns this week with a full programme of events celebrating books, ideas…
City Secure Three Points in Entertaining Game
Guildford City (1) 2 Arundel (1) 1 By Barry Underwood It was an entertaining game of football at the Spectrum with…
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