Councillors Approve £628,000 Scheme To Replace Nature Reserve Boardwalk
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporting service Guildford borough councillors have approved a £628,000 scheme to replace a boardwalk at Riverside Nature Reserve in Burpham – but the decision has raised some eyebrows over the growing cost. Members of the council’s executive unanimously backed the five-month contract…
Witnesses Sought Following Incident That Left Cyclist Seriously Injured
Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident that took place on Sunday, April 12. A cyclist, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision on a rural lane south of Effingham. No other vehicle was involved. Paramedics from…
‘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…
Rescuing Crumbling Classrooms
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey County Council is lining up a major round of school repairs and upgrades, each argued as essential for the safety of pupils. Three schools – Pond Meadow School, The Winston Churchill School and Oakwood Secondary School – are all set…
Insights: 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 debts of the debtor councils, as expressed in her letter, It Is Less Unfair for Other Parts of Surrey to Pay the Debt, is not convincing. Council…
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…
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, which runs a popular open mic night at the Guildford City Club. The night is gaining a reputation for developing and nurturing local young talent, often…
New Recruits for Surrey Fire & Rescue Pass Out
Fifteen new full-time firefighters and eight control room operators have joined Surrey Fire and Rescue after completing their training. Their success was celebrated at a passing-out parade held on Sunday, April 19. Dan Quin, Surrey’s Chief Fire Officer, said: “I am absolutely delighted to welcome our newest…
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…
Opinion: A Mayor Is Not Just Old Hat
By Gavin Morgan Founder of the Guildford history Forum This week a new Mayor is appointed in Guildford. Councillor Jane Tyson…
Dragon Review: Macbeth – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
By Barbara Ford Macbeth, presented by three northern English companies in collaboration, is a thrilling, physical and updated version of one…
Motoring Fans Can Join Challengers’ Big 2026 Event – While Raising Vital Funds
Challengers will once again be hosting their popular annual event for motoring enthusiasts this summer. Now in its 12th year, this…
Flames Retain Their Star Player
The Guildford Flames 2025-2026 leading point getter will return for a new season after Mathieu Gosselin agreed a new deal to…
New Guildford Art Exhibition Celebrates the ‘Edges of the Day’
By Daisy Edwards Guildford-based contemporary impressionist artist Ros Mansfield celebrated her debut art exhibition on Wednesday (April 22) with a private…
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