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 to stem the level of harmful air pollution

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SurreyLive — Surrey Policetoday Police appeal to help find missing Surrey girl, 15, 'as soon as possible' • Raquel, 15, was last seen on Sunday evening (June 28) and police are concerned for her welfare

SurreyLive — Guildfordtoday Developers unveil plans to build 32 new homes in centre of Guildford on former pub site • Homes would be split across three distinct buildings on the town centre site

SurreyLive — Guildfordtoday Concerns HMOs are 'taking over' neighbourhoods in Guildford as group leads call to action • One resident said her small road is now over 70 per cent houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) and also has a bail hostel and care home

SurreyLive — Surrey Newstoday Surrey campaigners against 'disproportionate' planning charges 'have finally been heard' • The Government is proposing to consult on a package of changes to make CIL clearer and more proportionate for householders and self-builders but existing rules still in place

SurreyLive — Surrey Newstoday Woking primary school could get a new "specialist base" to increase SEND capacity • The proposals could change up the make-up of the school

SurreyLive — Wokingtoday Adorable flower shop in Surrey village with Mad Hatter tea party workshops named county's best • Award-winning florist Kate set up her own shop when she was 21 years old

University of Surrey news RSS feedtoday Women hold just 3% of jobs in tourism's biggest transport sector, global study finds • Women hold just 3% of jobs in tourism's biggest transport sector, global study finds gm0033 Tue, 30/06/2026 - 09:59 Press release Women remain vastly underrepresented in tourism transport jobs worldwide, making up just three per cent of land passenger transport workers (such as bus and train staff) in countries with available data, according to a University of Surrey-led report. • Commissioned by UN Tourism and the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), the Global Report on Women in Tourism Transport is the first worldwide study to map women's participation across air, land and water passenger transport industries. • The report draws on data from 99 countries and finds persistent barriers that continue to limit women's access to jobs, career progression and leadership positions across the sector.

Guildford Dragontoday 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 aid of Challengers, the Guildford charity dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled children, young people and their families through the power of play. • In partnership with Guildford Jazz, Challengers is inviting people to join in

Guildford Dragontoday 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 and highway issues here.

SurreyLive — Guildfordtoday 6 free splash pads in Surrey to cool off this summer for lots of family fun • Slap on the sun cream, pack some sausage rolls and explore these top budget-friendly spots on the doorstep

SurreyLive — Surrey Newstoday Much loved Surrey bakery chain backed by Romesh Ranganathan announces sudden closure leaving locals devastated • The bakery, backed by famous comedian Romesh Ranganathan, made the sudden announcement

University of Surrey news RSS feedtoday Five reasons to study a course in criminology at Surrey • Five reasons to study a course in criminology at Surrey ss0122 Mon, 29/06/2026 - 12:47 Feature Subject leaders from criminology reveal what makes our degrees different, and the secret behind our graduates’ success.... • 8th in the UK We're ranked 8th in the UK for sociology 'Guardian University Guide 2026' 5th in the UK For our sociology-based degrees, we're 5th in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS) * Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all institutions listed in the Guardian University Guide League Tables 1. • Boost your career prospects Ninety-three per cent of our graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating ( Graduate Outcomes Survey 2026, HESA).

University of Surrey news RSS feedtoday Five reasons to study our Media and Communication BSc at Surrey • Five reasons to study our Media and Communication BSc at Surrey ss0122 Mon, 29/06/2026 - 15:49 Feature Academics who teach on our Media and Communication BSc reveal what makes it different, and the secret behind our graduates’ success. • Come and find out why media studies at Surrey is ranked 3rd for overall satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2025. * Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all institutions listed in the Guardian University Guide league tables 1. • Boost your career prospects Ninety-three per cent of our graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2026, HESA).

SurreyLive — Wokingtoday The family friendly Surrey café overlooking a lagoon swimming pool with slides • And there's a playground outside with a huge sandpit too

What's on: next 7 days

A quick-view of 8 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 7 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Thu 2 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events2 Jul Bowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

Thu 2 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events2 Jul Hysteria The Back Room

Fri 3 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events3 Jul Glass Bridges The Back Room

Sat 4 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events4 Jul Guilfest Stoke Park

Sun 5 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events5 Jul Staines Brass - Bandstand Concert Castle Grounds

Tue 7 Jul · Experience Guildford BID events7 Jul Community Tuesday Coffee Culture

Sun 5 Jul · Visit Surrey - Guildford eventsArts and Makers Market - Sunday 5 July

Sun 5 Jul · Visit Surrey - Guildford eventsGUILFEST 4 - 5 July 2026

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Did you know? · Guildford

Guildford's Royal Grammar School traces its origins to a bequest in the 1509 will of Robert Beckingham, who left provision to make a free school in the town. Source →