GBC Asks Housing Minister to Reconsider Guildford’s Housing Target
By Martin Giles Guildford Borough Council has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). At present, Guildford’s Local Plan housing target is 562 per annum but under the Government’s new proposed method for calculating housing need this…
Hundreds Take Part in Guildford’s Kidical Ride As Part Of Cleaner Air Day
Children and parents took to the streets on their bikes to celebrate Guildford’s Cleaner Air Day on Sunday (September 29). The mass ride was one of hundreds taking place in towns and cities all over the world this month. The Kidical Mass ride was calling for a…
Witness Appeal Following A3 Collision Near Ripley
Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A3 on Sunday (September 29). Police were called to the A3 northbound at the Ripley bypass following reports of a three-vehicle collision at 2.03pm. A man in his 70s was taken to hospital for medical treatment.…
Women’s Rugby – Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Phil Kemp chats with Spencer Hastings, an accomplished player at Guildford Rugby Club. Spencer is an award-winning player and from the chat I had with her is undoubtedly highly motivated to enjoy playing the sport for a number of reasons. “I started playing rugby when I was at…
Highways Bulletin for September 30
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Further information on the London Road, Burpham – Active Travel Scheme is available on our dedicated webpages. Further information on Guildford Borough Council’s Ash Road Bridge works…
Guildford In Bloom Winners Receive Their Awards
The winners of the 2024 Guildford in Bloom Competition have been announced and have received their awards. The awards evening took place at Guildford Baptist Church in Millmead and The Best in Competition winner was Joyce Coles for her container garden. The judges said this was a fabulous collection…
After a 45-Year Break – Four Rock Musicians Get Together For a Nostalgic Reunion
After more than four decades, David Reading catches up with news of the band he last interviewed in 1979. Back in the distant past, when Blondie, Tubeway Army and the Boomtown Rats were riding high in the charts, there was another band named TT Transmission. You may…
Social Housing Fraud Allegation Shows Weakness of Council Checks
By Martin Giles A claim from a former landlord has revealed that Guildford Borough Council relies on applicants being honest when they apply to be registered for social housing and that local authority checks are inadequate. If fraudulent applications are successful, others on Guildford’s housing list, currently…
Woking Bankruptcy Report Publication Expected
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The independent audit report into how Woking Borough Council went bust is finally set to be published. Forensic accountants Grant Thornton were called in after the local authority went bust with debts set to hit £2.6 billion in June 2023. The…
Child Murder Trial to Commence
The trial of those accused of the murder of ten-year-old Sara Sharif in Horsell, Woking last year is expected to commence…
Increase to Bus Stop Suspension Charges
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Charges for suspending bus stops will increase from October onwards to encourage shorter interruptions and…
Dame Patricia Wishes Theatre ‘Good Luck’
Dame Patricia Routledge has wished the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre good luck for its refurbishment project Play Your Part. She visited the…
Alexander Dennis Lives On – But Not Quite in Guildford
By Andy Goundry It was a sad day for Guildford and many residents of the area when the Alexander Dennis bus…
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