Ash Neighbourhood Plan Meets with Independent Examiner’s Approval
By David Reading An independent examiner has declared that the proposed Ash Neighbourhood Plan meets all basic legal requirements and can proceed to the next stage – a local referendum. The Plan has been developed by Ash Parish Council, which says the document will give the community…
Guildford To Have Town Council with Estimated Extra Annual Tax of £69
By Martin Giles Guildford will have a town council next year. West Surrey Shadow Authority accepted a recommendation made in March by Guildford Borough Council. The decision was taken at yesterday’s (September 15) Executive meeting of the West Surrey Shadow Council (WSSC). Council tax payers within the…
West Surrey Urged To Listen To Residents Over Creation Of New Guildford Council
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Moves to create a new parish council for Guildford should be re-examined with due weight given to the residents who voiced their opposition to the plans, say some West Surrey councillors. In March, Guildford Borough Council – which will cease to…
Local MPs Speak Out on Surrey Hills Expansion and Grey Belt Designation
By Martin Giles Sir Jeremy Hunt, the MP for Godalming & Ash, has added his support to requests for the Government to approve the proposed boundary change to the Surrey Hills National Landscape area. The review, which has taken several years to complete, is recommending extending the…
High Quality Entries Once Again in 2026 Guildford in Bloom Competition
Drinkers and staff at the Compasses Inn in Gomshall are raising a glass after the pub garden won Guildford in Bloom’s Best in Competition award. The display of containers and hanging baskets crammed with bright colours decorates the building, fills the riverside space and is a jewel…
Asylum Hotel to Return to Regular Use
By James Moules local democracy reporter A Surrey hotel will no longer be used to house asylum seekers and return to broader public use following a major refurbishment that has received council approval. The Stanwell Hotel in Stanwell has been used as asylum accommodation by the Home…
Opinion: Proposal for a Guildford Town Council Needs Further Consideration
By Thom Van Every chairman, Guildford Conservative Association Tomorrow (September 15) the Liberal Democrat-controlled West Surrey Shadow Authority Executive will decide whether to create a new town council for Guildford. This follows the second stage of a Community Governance Review undertaken by the outgoing Guildford Borough Council.…
Surrey MP Asks for Urgency on Surrey Hills Review Decision
By James Moules local democracy reporter A Surrey MP has called on the government to approve the expansion of the county’s protected landscapes “as soon as possible”. Claire Coutinho Conservative MP for East Surrey has written to Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle to voice her support for…
Division of Opinion on Religious Connection Delays School Merger
By James Moules local democracy reporter A proposed merger between two Surrey schools has been shelved after the potential religious affiliation of the new school divided opinion. Surrey County Council had mulled plans to amalgamate Merrow Junior School and Merrow C of E Controlled Infant School owing…
Asset Sale Allows Councillors to Hope Woking ‘Eyesore’ Will Be Removed
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The gateway into Woking town centre has been sold with the borough council hoping its…
SEND Reform Plans Row at County Council
By James Moules local democracy reporter Leading East Surrey councillors are calling on Surrey County Council to publish its plans to…
Still Time To Enjoy A Stroll or Ramble With Guildford Walkfest
This year’s Guildford Walkfest is now in full swing, with a variety of free walks on offer until the end of…
Disappointing Loss for City
Clanfield (0) 1 Guildford City (0) 0 By Barry Underwood Guildford were looking to reignite their early season form against Clanfield…
Dragon Review: The Other Side of Murder – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
By Ference Hepp Murder at Midnight, Murder in the Dark and now, The Other Side of Murder. These are all hit…
Ripley Museum Exhibition In The Footsteps Of The Priors
In the Footsteps of The Priors is the latest exhibition at Ripley Museum. It features places of worship that existed, and…
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