Surrey seats to watch in the election
The BBC’s Local Democracy reporter Emily Dalton analyses prospects for Conservative candidates in some Surrey constituencies: There is a chance of a seismic shift in the Surrey political landscape at … Read More
Author: Emily Dalton
Every dog must have their day care centre
A dog day care centre ‘vital for the community’ has been approved for retrospective planning permission despite officers recommending it for refusal. The application was judged by officers as inappropriate … Read More
Banstead Fire Station to close?
The Fire Brigade Union (FBU) has vehemently opposed the closure of Banstead Fire Station, claiming potential increases in response times could be “detrimental” to public safety. Banstead Fire Station could … Read More
Cyclist death prompts A217 review
The death of a “fit and active” cyclist has prompted a coroner to raise concerns over paths near a main road in Tadworth. A man named John Bass died after falling … Read More
Redrawing Surrey’s political map – literally
Major boundary changes could see some Surrey residents change wards for the next local elections in a redrawing of the political map of the county. Council wards in Surrey are to … Read More
Bed pressures rushing doctors
Pressure to free up hospital beds can “rush” clinicians to make under-informed decisions and discharge plans, a coroner has found. A man who tragically died from hypothermia and chronic alcoholism … Read More
Meat-free Mondays coming to all Surrey schools?
Meat-free and plant-based options could be mandated across Surrey schools every Monday according to new council guidance. Only some Surrey schools currently participate in a form of ‘meat-free Monday’ so … Read More
Job insecurity upsetting collegiate life
Nearly 92 per cent of voters in a Surrey University College Union (UCU) indicative survey supported holding a vote of no confidence in the Vice Chancellor, with a further 96 … Read More
Getting teed off by golf club’s landfill designs
A Surrey golf club has been accused of being a “landfill site in disguise” after anger at the sheer volume of heavy lorries that could be needed to drop waste … Read More
Low morale hits Surrey Police
Up to 20 per cent of Surrey Police officers want to leave due to low morale and poor pay, according to a new report. Police Federation of England and Wales … Read More
Epsom and Ewell candidates dominate Police Commissioner election
Nominations have closed in the race to become the next Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) with four candidates across the parties lined up. Two of the four candidates are … Read More
Surgery delay after hip break led to death
An elderly woman who tragically died after waiting five days for hip surgery prompted a coroner to raise concerns that a hospital is putting patients at risk of an early … Read More
New SEND school blocked by Nimby?
A group of Surrey parents say they are “devastated” and fear it is back to the drawing board after plans for a ‘much needed’ special needs school will likely be … Read More
PM confident of success in Woking
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was “confident” that Conservatives will hold onto Woking in the upcoming local and general elections, when he was grilled about why people should vote for … Read More