GBC Executive Confirms Decision to Reject Creation of ‘Clean Air Zone’
By James Moules local democracy reporter GBC’s Executive confirmed that a “clean air zone” will not be created in Guildford after councillors accepted a report saying the costs would outweigh the benefits of such a scheme. Guildford Borough Council’s Executive was presented with a report into measures…
Residents Have Reason To Celebrate As Government Intervenes In CIL Dispute
By David Reading Residents of Waverley who were landed with heavy bills due to the unfair impact of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) are this week celebrating intervention of the Government – which has said that councils can compensate those affected. The CIL is intended to help…
Woman Threatened With Violence in Incident In Walnut Tree Close
Surrey police are appealing for witnesses following a public order incident in Walnut Tree Close, near the Yorkies Footbridge in Guildford, on Sunday, June 21st. Officers received a report of an incident which took place at around 6.30pm. During the incident, a woman was reportedly subjected to…
GBC Invites ‘Expressions of Interest’ To Make Sure The Electric Theatre Survives
Guildford Borough Council’s Executive has endorsed a series of actions to move plans forward for The Electric Theatre. This includes inviting Expressions of Interest from potential operators. The agreed approach is based on an independent assessment, which found that a mix of cultural, community use and commercial…
Tunsgate Market Stalls Get the Go-ahead for Another Five Years
By James Moules local democracy reporter Two long-standing market stalls in the heart of Guildford have been granted permission to carry on running for another five years. Guildford Borough Council’s Planning Committee unanimously approved plans to allow the stalls to continue operating at Tunsgate Arch in the…
Council Would Have Refused Development Proposal Had It Not Gone to Appeal
By James Moules local democracy reporter A highly controversial 200-home proposed development in a Surrey village would have been rejected by Guildford councillors, had the decision not already been sent to appeal. The plans for Shortlands Farm in the parish of Normandy, between Ash and Guildford, would…
‘Grey Belt’ Rules Once Again Make Planning Objections Futile
By James Moules local democracy reporter An 18-home “grey belt” development on an old stable patch has been granted planning permission, despite resistance from residents. The planning application to build the new houses at Hill Place Farm, off Oak Hill in Wood Street Village was considered by…
Permission Sought To Convert Horsley Tower Meeting Rooms into Bedrooms
By James Moules local democracy reporter A Grade II listed Surrey country house has applied to convert some meeting rooms into six new en-suite bedrooms. Listed building consent is being sought for the internal works at Horsley Towers, a grand house that dates back to the 19th…
Guildford Council’s Corporate Delivery Plan
Guildford Borough Council has launched its Corporate Delivery Plan for 2026–27, setting out a programme of priority actions for the year ahead. The council says the plan is focused on supporting communities, strengthening the local economy and protecting the environment. The key priorities for 2026-27 include: Progressing the Weyside Urban…
Surrey Star, Penelope Keith, Has Died Aged 86
By Isabelle Trubshaw Dame Penelope Keith, best known for her roles in The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has…
Last Post for Gate Post at Castle Grounds Entrance
By Daisy Edwards Guildford Castle has suffered little in the way of attacks in nine centuries but last Thursday (June 25)…
Challengers Charity Gets Ready For Its Annual Jazz-on-the-Green Event
The Wood Street Jazz Festival is back for its 12th year on Sunday July 19th. The annual event is held in…
Highways Bulletin: New Option for Home EV Charging
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes…
Dragon Interview: GSC’s Love’s Labour’s Lost and Much Ado About Nothing
By Isabelle Trubshaw For centuries, Shakespeare’s plays have inspired countless theories and interpretations. One long-standing belief suggests that Much Ado About…
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