Local Political Reactions to County Council’s Proposal to Postpone Elections
Local parties were invited to comment on news that Surrey County Council is proposing to postpone county council elections, scheduled for May, until the Government’s “devolution” reorganisation of local authorities, under which borough and district councils in Surrey will be dissolved and replaced by two unitary authorities,…
Coroner Calls for Action Following Suicide and ‘Serious Failings’ in Prison’s Mental Health Care
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A coroner has called for a Surrey prison to take action after finding “serious failings” contributed to a man’s suicide. Former publican Haydar Jefferies died in hospital on March 5, 2023, after attempting to take his own life in his cell…
Public Urged to ‘Make the Right Choice’ to Relieve High Pressure on Surrey Hospitals
Health leaders are encouraging the Surrey public to help make sure emergency care is available to those who need it by using the right service. The call comes as flu admissions across the county increase and pressures on hospitals continue to rise with a cold weather warning…
Surrey Fire & Rescue Service Urges Residents to Stay Safe with Lithium-ion Batteries
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) recently attended fire caused by a lithium-ion-powered mobility scooter charging in a communal hallway in Guildford. Thanks to the quick response of the crews, the fire was contained, and residents were kept safe. However, the incident highlights the risks posed…
Surrey Police Spent £23 million on Aborted Move to Leatherhead
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter In an attempt to save money, Surrey Police spent over £23 million in a failed attempt to move its headquarters. The force originally planned to move from its current home at Mount Browne, on the outskirts of Guildford, to Leatherhead but…
‘Unaltered’ Plan for 25-storey Block in Woking Resubmitted and Recommended for Approval
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter An “unaltered”, previously rejected 25-storey tower block on the former BHS site in Woking town centre is due back before the planning committee next week. It comes after changes to government housing targets, which means boroughs are under greater pressure to…
School Head Says There Should Be VAT Exemptions for SEN Kids
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Private schools are “not a lifestyle choice but a necessity” for children with special educational needs (SEN), argues the headteacher of an independent school in Reigate. Tuition fees are expected to soar from January 1 as the government is scrapping the…
SCC Leader Seeking Postponement of County Council Elections to Focus on Devolution
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The leader of Surrey County Council is set to write to the Government calling for the 2025 elections to be postponed in order to allow authorities to focus on merging under devolution plans. In December the Government announced its vision to…
Column: Guildford’s MP Writes – Greener, Fairer, Thriving
Guildford’s Lib Dem MP, Zoe Franklin, writes to inform Dragon readers of her activity… By Zoe Franklin During my election campaign I promised to deliver a greener, fairer, more thriving Guildford and our villages and I have been working hard to deliver on these priorities. Here is…
Can You Help the Police Find Wanted Man?
Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding 56-year-old Paul Warrington from Godalming, who is wanted for failing to…
City Earn Deserved Draw with Last-minute Goal
Guildford City (0) 1 Sheerwater (1) 1 By Barry Underwood Guildford grabbed a late equaliser in this derby match at the…
M25 Junctions 10 to 8 Closed After Collision
The M25 was closed this morning anti-clockwise between Junction 10 (A3) and Junction 8 (Reigate) with a temporary diversion in place…
Highways Bulletin for January 6
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes…
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