Plans for nearly 300 homes in Surrey village and hundreds more are in the pipeline

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        September 3, 2026

Plans for nearly 300 homes in Surrey village and hundreds more are in the pipeline

Good Morning Guildford — 2026-09-03

The village is facing the prospect of almost 1,000 homes being built in the area
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Plans for nearly 300 homes in Surrey village and hundreds more are in the pipeline
• The village is facing the prospect of almost 1,000 homes being built in the area
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Surrey County Council news · yesterday
New specialist SEN Unit at St John the Baptist School to create 30 places for Surrey children
• A new specialist education facility at St John the Baptist School in Woking has been completed, creating 30 new places for children and young people with SEND
Guildford Borough Council news · yesterday
Help shape the future of Guildford: Local Plan consultation opens
• Residents, businesses and community groups can share their views on the future of the local area as we launch our Local Plan Scoping Consultation.
Surrey County Council news · 2 days ago
Fourth annual Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival to inspire the next generation
• Young people from across Surrey are invited to the Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival on Saturday 26 September 2026 at Staines Library Hub.
Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday
Another M25 Collision, Another Witness Appeal
• Another M25 collision in Surrey resulted in a motorcyclist, a woman in her 20s, being taken to hospital with serious injuries.
• Police are appealing for witnesses.
Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday
Heritage doors open across Epsom and Ewell
• Historic buildings, forgotten stories and rarely seen corners of Surrey will be brought to life when Heritage Open Days return from Friday 11th to Sunday 20th September.
• The annual festival
Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday
Mental health patient wins national art prize
• A woman receiving support at a mental health hospital in Woking has won a national competition for her artwork.
SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday
Motorcyclist, 20s, seriously injured following crash with lorry on M25 in Surrey
• The motorcyclist, a woman in her 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving a lorry
Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday
New cycling event encourages riders to enjoy the sport with a social twist
• Called Pedals & Pints, the event was launched by Molesey dad Angus Effemey, who is a personal trainer and indoor cycling instructor.
Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday
Posters from historic Nick Drake and New York Dolls shows go up for auction
• Posters for a rare Nick Drake gig and the New York Dolls’ first UK show are set to go under the hammer alongside more than 300 other items.
Guildford Dragon · Local news · 2 days ago
Notice: Keep Fit for Senior Fairlands Practice Patients – September 29
• Please come to this meeting for Fairlands patients who want to keep fit and healthy as they get older…
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Official notice: Guildford Borough Council news. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Woking Borough Council news. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Experience Guildford BID events. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Guildford Dragon. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: ONS - Guildford Census 2021 area change. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->
What's On · 40 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 40 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
10 SepAn Evening with Max Adams Waterstones Guildford3 & 10 SepBowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum11 SepBooming Lovelies The Guildford Institute11 SepDele Sosimi Afrobeat Experience The Boileroom11 SepHeritage Open Days Festival 2026 - Everyday Histories at The Guildford Institute - FREE EVENT The Guildford Institute6 & 11 SepThe Magic of Ava Beaux: Family Edition Art & Grind12 SepThe Art Of Your Womb Workshop: Painting To Reconnect With Your Body New House Art Space12 SepThe GI Music Lounge - Vic Cracknell Jazz Quartet with special guest Duncan Lamont, Jr The Guildford Institute13 SepGuildford Antiques and Brocante Market Guildford High Street13 SepThe Energy Edit: VAYU Studio x NEOM Pilates Experience VAYU Studio15 SepCommunity Tuesday Coffee Culture15 SepThe Other Side Of Murder Yvonne Arnaud Theatre9 & 16 SepSunflower café Guildford Reformed Church16 SepYouth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs) Yvonne Arnaud Theatre3 SepExhibition Preview: Ellen Doggett (Winner of GFA Public Vote 2025) New House Art Space4 SepGuildford Fringe Festival‬ 2026 Town Centre4 Seplunch Club Guildford United reformed Church5 SepThe Mantecas Castle Grounds6 SepNorwood Wind Ensemble - Bandstand Concert Castle Grounds6 SepOpera on the Balcony The Guildhall6 SepThe Big Buzz - Family Fun Zone Guildford Pavillion6 SepThe Big Buzz 26 - Bee-lieve XI v Lashings World XI T20 Cricket Guildford Pavillion7 SepAn Evening with Meg Mason Waterstones7 SepExploring Ink and Bleach The Guildford Institute7 SepLunch Time Jazz: Alan Barnes & David Newton Guildford Institute8 SepArt for Relaxation Workshop – Drawing Nature The Guildford Institute8 SepCreative Writing Workshop The Guildford Institute3, 6, 8, 10 & 12 SepGuildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 12 September 202613 SepHidden Guildford | Guided Walk - Sunday 13 September 20265 SepLaw & Disorder | Guided Walk - Saturday 5 September 202615 SepPubs & Inns | Guided Walk - Tuesday 15 September 20268 SepLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 20268, 9 & 15 SepOriginal Theatre in association with Theatr Clwyd present The Other Side Of Murder Starring Rufus Hound, Susie Blake & Carla Mendonça Tue 15 Sep 2026 - Sat 19 Sep 20268 SepLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 20268 SepLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 20268 SepLittle Notes: Taster Session 14mos-2.5yrs Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Tue 8 Dec 2026 Fun-filled music classes8 SepLittle Notes: Taster Session 2.5-4.5yrs Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Tue 1 Dec 2026 Fun-filled music classes8 SepLittle Notes: Taster Session 5-14mos Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Tue 8 Dec 2026 Fun-filled music classes9 SepNoonans Mayfair Valuation Days Guildford Valuation Days 2026 Wed 9 Sep 2026 - Wed 28 Oct 202616 SepYouth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs) Wed 16 Sep 2026 Youth Theatre for young people aged 13 to 16 years old.
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Fire-engine maker Dennis Brothers started in Guildford in 1895 selling bicycles, built its first fire engine in 1908, and the last Dennis fire engine left the town in 2007. Source →
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