Poll points to further Conservative decline in Surrey
Reform UK is in line to win its first Surrey seat, according to a major YouGov poll. The survey of 13,000 people’s voting intentions suggests three Surrey MPs would lose … Read More
Author: Chris Caulfield - Local Democracy Reporter
From field to fight: Bramley camp faces enforcement questions
An unauthorised traveller camp has been built on land earmarked for inclusion in the Surrey Hills National Landscape – and now plans to make the site permanent have been submitted. … Read More
Dorking Halls to shut again for restoration?
One of Surrey’s “largest and most comprehensive arts and performance” spaces could shut its doors again if the next phase of its near £10m revamp is approved. Dorking Halls closed … Read More
Dorking to slow down?
Plans to cut speed limits in Dorking town centre to 20mph are being considered. Surrey County Council is looking at cutting speeds along the A25 Reigate Road, West Street, South … Read More
Surrey’s education failings cost £1 million
Surrey County Council’s failings have cost the authority more than £1m in fines and redress payments over the past two years – the vast majority within its education services, newly … Read More
No Place Like Home – Until Surrey Sells It
Families have been left worried sick and children devastated after Surrey County Council decided to sell their homes “to ensure best value” in the “disposal of public assets”. Residents say … Read More
Surrey care home concerns
The death of a 76-year-old man, who was found on the floor with fractured ribs, has led to concerns over safety of the remaining residents at a Surrey care home. … Read More
Guildford Council’s CEO’s salary touches the UK Prime Minister’s
Guildford and Waverley Borough Council’s chief executive’s new salary will be £169,950 after a three per cent pay rise was agreed – despite the likelihood the two councils will soon … Read More
Box Hill teacher with naked boy interest struck off
A teacher has been struck off and banned from the profession after being found with hundreds of indecent images of children and a search history looking for naked young boys. … Read More
Mole Valley spending plans
How £11m for rail, transport, school, health and recreation upgrades will be spent in Mole Valley has been laid out. The district council has approved spending plans for community infrastructure … Read More