GBC’s Plan For a Thriving Guildford ‘Is Our Promise to Residents’ Says Council Leader
Guildford Borough Council has launched its first, formal Corporate Delivery Plan with the objective, it says, of improving the lives of residents, supporting local businesses and protecting the environment. The council says the plan – which includes investment in council homes – will have measurable outcomes enabling…
What Ash Wants – Village’s Neighbourhood Plan Goes Out for Consultation
By David Reading The future of Ash over the next 20 years is being mapped out in a detailed Neighbourhood Plan for the area, covering all-important matters such as future housing development and protection of open spaces and wildlife areas. The Ash Neighbourhood Plan (ANP) aims to…
Former Guildford Policeman Admits Misconduct In Public Office
A former Guildford police constable has been given a two-year custodial sentence, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to four counts of misconduct in a public office. Adam Davies, aged 30, who resigned from Surrey Police in October 2021, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court yesterday…
Guildford’s MP Cuts the Ribbon at Merrow Post Office Opening
By Esme Campbell The official opening of Merrow Post Office was recently marked by Guildford’s MP, Zöe Franklin. The branch reopened as a family-owned business at the same site on Epsom Road, having been closed since January 2023. The location, home to a convenience store, has provided…
A281 Closure – Additional Works To Take Advantage of Road Closure
By Martin Giles June 12 – Advantage is being taken of the A281’s closure for other necessary roadworks to be completed, according to information provided by MP Sir Jeremy Hunt’s office. Thames Water is to carry out emergency works just north of the closed section. Two-way signals…
Final Phase of Deepcut Redevelopment Approved
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The final planning application of the 1,200-home Deepcut regeneration project has been approved. Deepcut lies just across the Guildford borough boundary from Pirbright. The massive housing project was given the initial green light back in 2014 when Surrey Heath Borough Council…
GuilFest Returns to Stoke Park with Global Names and Local Soul
By Stella Kuchanny GuilFest is officially back this July, bringing two days of music, family fun, and community spirit to the heart of Guildford. This year’s Saturday headliner is The Jacksons. Yes, the Jacksons. Formerly the Jackson 5. Known for classics like Can You Feel It and…
Exercise May Aid Body’s Immune Response Against Cancer, Pilot Study Finds
Exercising during chemotherapy and before surgery may help the body send more immune cells into cancerous tumours, according to a ground-breaking pilot study carried out by the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Surrey. A co-author involved in the study said: “We found that…
Updated: Catapult Attacks, Shoplifting and Graffiti – the ASB Problem That Ash Is Facing
By David Reading Updated with a statement from Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner Concerns about vandalism and other antisocial behaviour problems have been growing in the Ash area. Residents have been expressing outrage over catapult attacks on wildlife and on people’s pets and property, and now concerns…
Guildford’s Green Day Shows Commitment to Net Zero by 2030 Remains
By Joshua Brown Guildford hosted its second annual Green Day event to promote local climate action on Sunday (June 8). The borough council’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2030 was clearly in focus. Organised by GBC in partnership with local community groups…
Care For Guildford Asks: Could You Be One Of Our Volunteers?
By David Reading For most of us, a trip to the doctor, the dentist or the local hospital doesn’t present us…
Highways Bulletin: Campaign for Better Transport
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes…
Check on Forgetful Neighbours During Hot Weather Urges Alzheimer’s Society
By Joshua Brown A yellow heat-health warning is now in effect across Surrey from today until Saturday (June 21). The Alzheimer’s…
Guildford Museum Works to Encourage Interest in Town’s History
A new partnership is being developed to encourage interest in Guildford’s history among the town’s residents. The Friends of Guildford Museum…
Missing 15-year-old Girl Located
A 15-year-old girl who was reported missing has been located. Scarlet-Rose, from Farnborough, had not been seen since getting on to…
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