Progress Towards Creation of New Unitary Council for West Surrey Continues
By Martin Giles Plans for the new West Surrey Council are continuing to move forward, with shadow councillors approving a series of governance arrangements they claim are designed to support transparent and accountable decision-making from day one. But opposition leader Jane Austin disagrees. She believes the picture…
Security Threats to Muslim Centre Considered in Granting Retrospective Planning Consent
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Security measures to ward off terror threats and attacks at a Surrey mosque have been approved. The Islamabad site in Sheephatch Lane, Farnham, is the headquarters for the Ahmadiyya Muslim community. It will keep its security kiosks and its control centre,…
East Surrey Councillor Wants to Start Local Planning Now
James Moules local democracy reporter A leading councillor on East Surrey’s shadow authority is imploring the government to let them start work on the area’s Local Plan before it replaces the existing district councils next year. Under the current system, Surrey’s 11 district councils are each responsible…
Trespassing On The Railway Is a Major Cause of Passenger Disruption, New Report Shows
Figures released by Network Rail and British Transport Police reveal that trespass on the railway caused 9,437 minutes of delays to passengers across the South Western network last year. This is equivalent to around six and a half days. Across Network Rail’s 14 routes, South Western had…
Dragon Interview: Paula Moss – Founder of “Rural Roar”
Dragon editor Martin Giles interviews Paula Moss, who has started a campaign “Rural Roar” seeking to change the current controversial criteria for “grey belt” designation. Paula, an Effingham parish councillor, originally from Liverpool, explains why protecting the countryside is so important to her and all the residents…
New Interim Bishop’s Chaplain Appointed
The Revd Ellie Lister has been appointed as interim chaplain to the Rt Revd Paul Davies, Bishop of Dorking and Acting Bishop of Guildford. A bishop’s chaplain serves as a trusted adviser and key support to the bishop, helping to co-ordinate ministry, build relationships across the diocese,…
Guildford Book Festival Welcomes Major Talents From the Literary World
Now in its 37th year, the Guildford Book Festival returns this week with a full programme of events celebrating books, ideas and conversation. The festival welcomes some of today’s most acclaimed novelists, including Sebastian Faulks, Victoria Hislop and Elif Shafak, to Guildford Baptist Church, while the ever-popular…
Guildford’s Artistic Talent On Display In a Vibrant Four-Day Celebration
The Guildford Festival of the Arts opens tomorrow (October 1) – bringing a dazzling array of artistic talent to the town. The four-day community-led celebration of the visual arts, which runs from Thursday until Sunday, is designed to shine a spotlight on Guildford’s wealth of creativity and…
£150m Wiped from Runnymede’s Investment Portfolio
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Almost £150 million has been wiped off the value of Runnymede Borough Council’s remaining investment portfolio, latest figures show but what sales it has made have been above the sticker price. The council was placed under government warning over concerns about…
Sir Brian May Explains Why The Huckleberries Charity Is So Special To Him
Huckleberries, the mental health and education charity based in Elstead, has announced that Sir Brian May has become its Patron. Huckleberries…
Guildford Shopmobility Saved By Council and ‘True Community Effort’
Article sponsored by Experience Guildford. The Guildford Shopmobility service has been saved, thanks to a community grant of £44,874 provided by…
Pest Infestations and Mould Affecting Army Camp Accommodation
By James Moules local democracy reporter Soldiers in a Surrey army training camp have reported living in housing infested with rats,…
City Lose Again Away
Jarvis Brook (2) 3 Guildford City (0) 1 By Barry Underwood Following Wednesday’s midweek victory Guildford City made the long journey…
Flames Extinguished as Panthers Hit Six
A rough start for Flames saw them behind by a pair of goals before the night was two minutes old and…
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