New Traveller Site For Ash Green Gains Council Approval, Despite Objections
By James Moules local democracy reporting service A traveller site has been granted planning permission in Ash Green after council officers warned there are “no alternative sites” available within the Guildford borough. The proposals would see the land at Whitegate Copse repurposed into a residential site for…
West Horsley Residents Object, But New Housing Plans Are Approved
By James Moules local democracy reporting service Four new houses have been approved to be built in the spacious garden of an existing property in West Horsley, despite fierce opposition from residents. More than 40 people wrote to Guildford Borough Council opposing plans to build the four…
Sheerwater Project To Be Completed At Last
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter One of the worst fallouts from Woking Borough Council’s bankruptcy is set to reach its long-overdue conclusion, allowing a fractured community to finally heal. The council has agreed a series of measures it hopes will allow the project, which began with…
Trial Opens of the Two Teenagers Accused of Stoke Park Murder
The trial has opened of two teenagers accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy in Stoke Park, Guildford. Luis Guembes died of his injuries in January after being stabbed in the head, shoulder and back. One stab wound fatally pierced his stomach, severing his left kidney and hitting…
New Tongham Flats ‘Will Help Meet Need For Affordable Accommodation’ Says Council
By James Moules local democracy reporting service Plans to build two new blocks of council flats in Tongham have been given the go-ahead. Guildford Borough Council sought planning permission from itself to build the flats – which will provide six new council homes – on land behind…
More Than 50 Independent Stalls Will Attract Visitors To Cathedral’s Christmas Fair
Guildford Cathedral will be holding its annual Christmas Fair on Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21, offering shoppers the chance to discover a varied collection of independent makers, artisans and specialist retailers. Open from 10am to 4pm on both days, and held inside the Cathedral, the…
Surrey Researchers Work At Protecting Livestock From Future Epidemics
Scientists from the University of Surrey are set to receive a share of a £4 million grant to protect livestock from future epidemics. Led by The Pirbright Institute, the project will develop an mRNA vaccine platform for use across livestock species. This platform will help prepare for…
Businesses To Receive Expert Guidance To Reduce Environmental Impact
Guildford Borough Council has launched a new “Go Green for Business” accreditation scheme to help small and medium-sized enterprises to improve their environmental performances. The scheme is being run in partnership with sustainability specialists GreenMark. The programme has been designed to support local businesses by providing expert…
Updated: New Housing Can Go Ahead After Inspector Says the Site is ‘Grey Belt’ Land
By David Reading Updated with a comment from Guildford Borough Council A developer has won its appeal for outline planning permission to build up to 200 homes at Shortlands Farm, Guildford Road, between Ash and Normandy. The planning inspector agreed the land can be designated as “grey…
Community News from Voluntary Action South West Surrey
Compiled by David Rose Voluntary Action South West Surrey gives help and advice to people who are looking to volunteer their…
City’s Skeleton Squad Hold Out for Away Victory, Despite Two Red Cards
Dial Square (0) 0, Guildford City (0) 1 By Barry Underwood Down to their last 14 fit players Guildford City produced…
Surrey MP Says Housing Targets Should Not Conflict with Green Belt Protection
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Changes to planning rules will fail green belt communities, particularly those near railway stations, a…
Blaze Succumbs to Keep Flames Alive
A crucial tie between Flames and the visiting Coventry Blaze went down to the wire with the home team snatching victory…
Driver Dies In Single-Vehicle Collision on A331 at Tongham
Surrey police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A331 at Tongham on Friday (October 23). Officers were…
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