Reigate and Banstead goes a bit greener
The Green Party has won a crucial by-election in Reigate and Banstead that could impact the balance of power on the council. Nick Abear, who also serves on East Surrey … Read More
Author: James Moules
Water shortage risk drives Surrey farm plan for irrigation pond
An east Surrey farm is seeking permission to build a new irrigation pond, as climate change has made water supply a “major operational risk”. Reid Manor Farm Limited has put … Read More
Staines Ali G fans hope for Massiv support for statue
A petition has been launched calling for a statue celebrating Ali G to be installed in Staines – tying in with the release of his new film. The petitioners want … Read More
Debate not hate says East Surrey shadow authority
East Surrey councillors shared their experience of facing intimidation and harassment from voters as they debated a motion calling for civility in political discourse. At a meeting of the full … Read More
Burnham ‘commitment’ to Surrey devolution
East Surrey’s shadow council leader has welcomed Andy Burnham’s “strong commitment” to devolution as Surrey continues to take steps that could see the county get its own elected mayor. Speaking … Read More
East Surrey appointing its Chief Executive
The new East Surrey council is poised to confirm its first permanent chief executive in the latest step towards the authority’s creation next spring. East Surrey Shadow Authority, the body … Read More
Epsom Council delivers shock rejection to defibrillator kiosk
Plans to install a communications kiosk including an advertising screen and defibrillator on Epsom High Street have been refused over concerns it would harm the character of the area. The … Read More
NHS in Surrey prescribe AI solutions to diagnoses
Surrey NHS trusts are investing tens of thousands of pounds into artificial intelligence tools across clinical and administrative settings, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal. AI is being … Read More
Surrey’s prettiest railway station litter blight
A Surrey train station that was once voted the county’s prettiest station by Surrey Live readers is now stewing in litter after the rail operator took away all the bins … Read More
Application to drill for oil in Surrey Hills renewed
A Green Party councillor has called for a “rethink” of oil extraction practices in the south of England after research suggested a possible link between drilling and a series of … Read More
Surrey Council leader thinks new PM will back a County Mayor
Surrey County Council’s leader says he expects Andy Burnham to “turbocharge” initiatives that could see the county get its own elected mayor. Speaking at a meeting of the full council, … Read More
Surrey’s Cathedral to get CCTV protection
Guildford Cathedral has been granted permission to install security cameras around its listed premises through a fund to protect places of worship from violent attacks. The cathedral will place 16 … Read More