Plans unveiled for 160 new homes near Sunbury school

• The development would be a mix of one, two and three-storey homes, with around 50 per cent classed as affordable

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SurreyLive — Surrey Newstoday Major 200-home development facing appeal 'would have been rejected by councillors' • The plans would see the existing buildings at the site knocked down to make way for the new homes

Guildford Dragontoday ‘Grey Belt’ Rules Once Again Make Planning Objections Futile • By James Moules local democracy reporter An 18-home “grey belt” development on an old stable patch has been granted planning permission, despite resistance from residents. • The planning application to build the new houses at Hill Place Farm, off Oak Hill in Wood Street Village was considered by Guildford Borough Council’s Planning Committee. • This development would

Guildford Dragontoday GBC Invites ‘Expressions of Interest’ To Make Sure The Electric Theatre Survives • Guildford Borough Council’s Executive has endorsed a series of actions to move plans forward for The Electric Theatre. • This includes inviting Expressions of Interest from potential operators. • The agreed approach is based on an independent assessment, which found that a mix of cultural, community use and commercial activity is the best way forward.

SurreyLive — Surrey Policetoday Police appeal for public's help to locate man they have been 'unable' to find • Police said that "despite extensive enquiries" officers have so far been "unable" to locate the wanted man

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 — Guildfordtoday Market stalls in heart of Guildford given green light to operate for 5 more years • The stalls have sat in the historic location since 1991

SurreyLive — Surrey Policetoday Teenager rushed to hospital after being hit by car in Woking • Officers are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision to get in touch.

SurreyLive — Wokingtoday Surrey school named the very best there is at the Oscars for Education • There were winners across Surrey at this prestigious education award

SurreyLive — Wokingtoday The free beach themed park in Surrey with giant sandpit and trickling stream for paddling • The family-friendly spot is next to a swimming pool - plus parking is free too

SurreyLive — Surrey Newstoday Surrey Barclays branch issues 'ask us' message to customers over July change • Customers are invited to contact Barclays if they need help

SurreyLive — Surrey Policetoday Surrey woman focusing on 'survival' after horrifying false imprisonment • Investigating officer, PC Nina Hume said: "This was a serious incident of false imprisonment which left the survivor feeling trapped and unable to leave the property.

Guildford Dragontoday Council Would Have Refused Development Proposal Had It Not Gone to Appeal • By James Moules local democracy reporter A highly controversial 200-home proposed development in a Surrey village would have been rejected by Guildford councillors, had the decision not already been sent to appeal. • The plans for Shortlands Farm in the parish of Normandy, between Ash and Guildford, would see the existing buildings at the site knocked

Guildford Dragontoday Letter: Charity Needs to Maintain Public Trust • From John Ferns In response to: Garage ‘Invasion’ Sparks Fury for Elderly Evicted Tenant There are two sides to every story and, at the moment, despite The Dragon’s invitations to comment, we have not heard from “the accused”. • Having been involved in the management and oversight of a substantial charitable trust between 1988 and 2007,

What's on: next 7 days

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Sat 27 Jun · Experience Guildford BID events27 Jun Everywhere at Once Night Two The Back Room

Sun 28 Jun · Experience Guildford BID events28 Jun Everywhere At Once Night Three The Back Room

Sun 28 Jun · Experience Guildford BID events28 Jun Guildford Coffee Club New House Art Space

Tue 30 Jun · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre what's onLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Summer Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 30 Jun 2026

Tue 30 Jun · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre what's onLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Summer Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 30 Jun 2026

Tue 30 Jun · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre what's onLittle Notes: 3-14mos Summer Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 30 Jun 2026

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Did you know? · Guildford

Portrait artist John Russell, a Royal Academician known for his pastels, was born in Guildford in 1745. Source →