Waverley’s Lib Dem Council Leader In Line to Lead New West Surrey Council
By Martin Giles Paul Follows has been elected as the leader of the West Surrey Shadow Council and is expected to be confirmed as council leader at the council’s inaugural meeting on May 21. He defeated Anne Marie-Barker, leader of Woking Borough Council. This article has been…
Massive World Cup Telly Proposed But Will It Be In Time for the Big Kick-off?
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter With the football World Cup less than a month away, a Guildford pub is looking to install a massive 86-inch television in its back garden. On June 11, Mexico will host South Africa in the first match of the 104-game tournament…
Effingham Residents’ Chair Criticises MP in Letter Feud
By Isabelle Trubshaw The chair of Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA) has publicly criticised MP Zöe Franklin (Lib Dem) over what they describe as an “unbalanced” response to Berkeley Homes’ recent withdrawal of its long-standing plans to deliver a new Howard school. The dispute arose after MP Franklin…
Taxi Stolen During Brawl Outside Town Centre Pub
Surrey police are appealing for witnesses following an affray in Farnham in the early hours of Sunday, May 10. Officers were called following reports of a fight involving up to eight people outside a pub near the taxi rank on Castle Street at around 1.15am. During the…
‘This Development Would Just Swamp Alfold’ Says Councillor
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter A 400-home planning application that “would just swamp” parts of Surrey will be decided during a five-day public appeal hearing. Developers Merchant Seaman’s War Memorial Society and Thakeham Homes have taken their Alfold project to the planning inspectorate after Waverley Borough…
Police Tackle Rogue Traders
The sun was out and so were Surrey Police officers on Wednesday, April 29, as they targeted rogue traders set to scam Surrey residents. Thirty four vehicles were stopped by the force’s Vanguard Road Safety Team and examined by colleagues from the Commercial Vehicle Unit and the…
Guildford Bids to Become UK’s First Town of Culture 2028
By Martin Giles Guildford has submitted its bid to become the UK’s first ever Town of Culture 2028, with plans to turn the town into a year-long celebration of playful culture, creativity and discovery. Hoping to put its unique mix of ancient heritage and world‑leading creativity on the national stage, Guildford…
Driver Arrested Following Fatal Collision
Surrey Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Effingham last night (May 13). Police were called following reports of a two-vehicle collision, involving a white BMW and a grey Landrover Freelander, on the A246 Guildford Road around 10.30pm. Sadly, a passenger in the BMW…
Independents Form Political Group in New Council
By Martin Giles The five Independent and Resident Group councillors elected last week have formed a political group and nominated a leader and deputy. They will sit on the new West Surrey Shadow Council which will take full and sole authority next April. Until then, the council…
Guildford’s MP Welcomes Expected New Leader
By Martin Giles The Liberal Democrat MP for Guildford has welcomed her party colleague Paul Follows as the elected leader of…
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.349
By Malcolm Fincham The weather remained largely settled in south-eastern regions of the UK during the first weeks of May. And…
Highways Bulletin: Let’s Walk to School!
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes…
Trans Activists Launch High Street Protest Against Sale of Harry Potter Merchandise
By David Reading Trans rights activists launched a peaceful protest outside Waterstones in Guildford this afternoon (May 16), chalking messages on…
Discover Ripley’s Shops – Past and Present
Ripley Museum’s latest exhibition is titled Shops Past and Present. And it isn’t confined to the museum, as there are 10…
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