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Local Politicians Use Social Media and Zoom As Decision On Elections Awaited
By Hugh Coakley Local politicians are turning more and more to social media to keep contact with their residents during the pandemic and in the run-up to PCC and county…
Ash Aspect: Volunteers Work Hard To Alleviate Pandemic Suffering
By David Reading Around 100 active volunteers are working flat out in the Ash area to help families hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. The local Coronavirus Support Group works…
R Rate Drops in the South East
The estimated R Rate for the South East has dropped to between 0.7 and 1.0. This means that, on average, every 10 people infected will infect between 7 and 10…
‘Toxic’ Politics Forced Tory Chirico to Quit as PCC Candidate
By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter The former Conservative candidate to be Surrey’s next police and crime commissioner has cited a “toxic” political environment as a reason for her decision…
Solum Starts Station Phase for 98 New Homes and 640-space Car Park
The controversial £200m “Solum Regeneration” scheme at Guildford station has started construction on the first of its three phases. The project, given planning permission on appeal after unanimous rejection by…
Road Works Begin to Improve Ash Traffic Hotspots
By David Reading Work to ease congestion and improve air quality has begun on the A323 Guildford Road, at the junction with the A324 Pirbright Road in Ash. A controlled…
Life in Solitary: Are You an Ignoranus?
The Lockdown Diary of Tony Edwards Logical Lockdown Lingo I’ve got a new word for our ever-expanding lockdown language. Ignoranus – one who is a bit of an arse for…
Elderly and Vulnerable Are Council’s Top Priority, Budget Consultation Shows
Guildford Borough Council has released results of its budget consultation with residents about how to prioritise spending. And protection for the elderly and vulnerable was top of the list. The…
School Gets 50 Laptop Computers To Help With Online Learning
Fifty laptop computers have been donated to Kings College in Park Barn for use by pupils studying at home because of the lockdown. An online meeting between Kings College’s principal…
SCC Sets Up Online System to Report Breaches of Covid Rules
Surrey County Council has launched a reporting tool where residents can raise their concerns about businesses or venues not following Covid-19 restrictions. Worries cover breaches such as incorrect use of…
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