‘We Are Not an Electricity Company’ – Woking Sells Off Energy Company to Reduce Debt
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Woking Borough Council has agreed to sell off its loss-making energy firm as it continues to clear the decks of the firms that wrecked its finances. Woking Borough Council declared itself bankrupt with debts approaching £2.6 billion in 2023 largely on…
Diocese Launches Drive to Recruit 150 New School Governors
The Diocese of Guildford has launched a major recruitment campaign to attract 150 new foundation governors to serve across its Church of England schools. Under the banner “Serve Today, Shape Tomorrow”, the campaign invites people from across Surrey and north Hampshire to play a vital role in…
Historic Office Building Sale Another Sign of Council Belt Tightening
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A Grade II Listed historic office building in Dorking could soon be sold off as Surrey County Council looks to tighten its belt. Clarendon House, a listed building on West Street, has been sitting empty after Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS…
City’s Club Skipper Dominates Players’ Awards
The Guildford City squad, management team, volunteers and supporters did not let their eventually failure to stave of relegation get them down when they met up to mark the end of the season. It was widely recognised that in the final third of the season manager Carl…
Photo Feature: Antiques and Vintage Market Attracts a Crowd
By Martin Giles A photographic look at a popular speciality market held on Guildford’s High Street.…
Real Progress Reported On Hog’s Back Path But Walkers Want Right of Way Established
By Martin Giles A new proposal for a path that would allow walkers to continue to enjoy views over the Surrey Hills from the Hog’s Back has been welcomed by those negotiating with Loseley Estate. But the community representatives are holding out for a public right of…
Public Invited to Find Out About Water Quality Testing
The River Wey Trust and Water Rangers UK at Zero Guildford are inviting members of the public to join them for their bi-annual Water Quality Testing Event. It will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 10am-12pm. There will be a short presentation, including information about the…
The Dragon Says: We Should All Be Outraged About the Failure to Deal with Legacy Debt
Is the penny beginning, at last, to drop? After months of apparent indifference, it seems that Guildford and Waverley voters are waking up to the reality that their existing borough councils, largely free of debt, are about to be subsumed into a new council that will be…
Bramley Fuel Leak: Clean-up Operation Making Progress, Residents Told
By David Reading Bramley residents have been assured that the clean-up operation following the fuel leak crisis in the village is making progress but residents’ concerns remain. The assurance came from Environmental Protection Services – the specialists dealing with the contamination – at a public meeting on…
Rescuing Crumbling Classrooms
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey County Council is lining up a major round of school repairs and upgrades, each…
Opinion: The Legacy Debt Should Be Borne By Those Who Created This Sorry Mess
By Bernard Quoroll former local authority CEO Lottie Harding’s argument that all of us in West Surrey should share the legacy…
Disabled People Check Out Obstacles of Travelling by Rail to Enjoy the Countryside
A group of people with disabilities have been on trips to research the benefits of visiting the countryside and the barriers…
Superb Music Showcase Night at the Juice Box
By Felicity Heardwhite Thursday night last week (April 16) saw the first indie / alternative music showcase promoted by Juice Box,…
Surrey Stands Out for Its Bustling Blue Tits
By Daisy Edwards Photos by Malcolm Fincham Have you noticed blue tits in your garden? Are these colourful and recognisable little…
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