Amended plans for 62 homes in Surrey village only pay ‘lip service to genuine objections’ say residents

• The original plans were met with a fierce response from the village, but new amendments have been submitted

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SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Plans for 400 homes in small Surrey village also include new primary school • The village has a population of barely a few thousand people but could soon welcome up to 400 homes

SurreyLive — Guildford · yesterday Demolition work continues in Guildford neighbourhood where some homes are ‘falling down’ • The council says it wants residents to ‘play a crucial role’ in how the area is rebuilt

SurreyLive RSS feed · yesterday Surrey's healthiest town with 'exceptionally long life expectancy' named • The pretty market town has a population of around 17,881 people

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Specialist Team Appointed To Support Westborough and Park Barn Regeneration • Guildford Borough Council has appointed specialist architecture and community engagement consultancy Levitt Bernstein to lead a team to support the first phase of the Westborough and Park Barn Better Homes Programme. • The appointment marks an important next step in the programme, which aims to improve homes and neighbourhoods while ensuring residents play a central role in shaping future proposals.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Doorstep fraudsters carrying biometric machines ask for fingerprints in chilling scam • Warning: Fraudsters posing as Home Affairs Officers are targeting UK homes in a census scam. • Stay vigilant—report suspicious doorstep activity to Action Fraud or 101.

Guildford Dragon · Local news · 2 days ago Petition Forces Council to Debate Celebration of Ali G Link • By James Moules local democracy reporter A petition calling for an attraction celebrating Ali G in Staines to tie in with the release of his new film is set to be discussed by councillors after it crossed a crucial signature threshold.

Surrey Comet · Local news · 3 days ago How JMW Turner found inspiration on Twickenham’s riverside • Discover JMW Turner’s enduring connection to Twickenham and the Thames, from Sandycombe Lodge to his poignant tribute to Alexander Pope’s demolished villa.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 54 priority public listings from 54 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

29 Aug · Labyrinth Guildford90s Day Party: Guildford

29 Aug · 13 Stoke Fields, GU1 4LS Guildford, United KingdomA Celebration of The Stone Roses - The Boileroom, Guildford

3 Sep · St Mary's Church Guildford with Guildford Methodist ChurchAn Evening with Bella Mackie at St. Mary's Church, Guildford

6 Sep · Guildford, Surrey, UKAwakening Gong Bath with 10 Gongs & 42@ Shamanic Drum- double session

29 Aug · Guildford CathedralBest of Hans Zimmer and Film Favourites Illuminated: Guildford Cathedral

5 Sep · Thirty3HzConcrete Day & Night - Joey London Style @ Thirty3Hz

11 Sep · Hogs Back Brewery LtdElles Bailey in Guildford

5 Sep · Rosamund Community GardenNature Time with Jane at Guildford Community Garden, GU4 8PP

11 Sep · Thirty3HzGoldie

4 Sep · Thirty3HzGray

4 Sep · G Live, GuildfordGuildford | BBC Radio 2 Dance Sounds of the 90s: The Live Tour with Vernon Kay

11 Sep · GuildfordGuildford Heritage Open Days 2026

30 Aug · Guildford High StreetGuildford Vegan Fiesta and Villages

30 Aug · Guildford High StreetGuildford Vegan Fiestas and Villages

8 Sep · G Live GuildfordJimmy Carr Guildford Tickets

8 Sep · G Live GuildfordJimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

9 Sep · Guildford Cathedral, GuildfordRecomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

6 Sep · Shere Hill ClimbShere Hill Climb 2026: the Quiet Riot Racing Team "Power Up" Shere Hill

3 Sep · BoileroomThe Felice Brothers in Guildford

29 Aug · Guildford CathedralTribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated: Guildford

11 SepThe Deluded @ Rogues Wine Bar - Three decades of hits. One seriously good night.

5 Sep · Knaphill Scout Hall3rd Michael Bailey Memorial Concert on Sat 5th September @ Knaphill Scout Hall

2 Sep · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsA Taste of Greece

29 Aug · Woking Leisure CentreAll Card Expo - Woking

3 Sep · Woking LibraryAn Evening with Matt Baker

5 Sep · Millbrook Animal Centre (RSPCA), ChobhamCar boot

4 Sep · The Inn at Maybury, Old WokingGoldsworth Gerry at The Inn at Maybury, Old Woking

29 Aug · The Bisley YurtImmersion KAP & Non Dual - Kundalini Activation Process - Surrey UK

2 Sep · Woking TheatreJack Whitehall: Work In Progress

30 Aug · Woking, Surrey, UKLadies & Kids Dance - Indian Cinematic Dance

1 Sep · Woking LibraryMy photographic journey through landscape and wild places

10 Sep · Knaphill Scout HallNCT Woking Sling & Nappy Library

8 Sep · Cellar Magnifique: Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsPaint & Sip in Woking at Cellar Magnifique

31 Aug at 19:00 · The WheatsheafPaint the fab 'Summer Vibes' at The Wheatsheaf in Woking

1 Sep at 10:15 · GU21 4SS Woking, United KingdomPILATES MONDAYS 10:15-11:15am - WEEKLY - FREE PARKING

30 Aug · GU21 4AA Woking, United KingdomStudio Sundays

6 Sep at 14:00 · Woking TheatreThe Archers: Live at 75 in Woking

29 Aug · Unit F6Weekly Boxercise Class

5 Sep · Wisley RHS gardensWHA Outing: Late Summer at RHS Wisley Flower Show

29 Aug · Trinity Methodist Church明日陽光燦爛 It Won't Be Long Now

5 Sep2026 SLG Bisley 1500 Open

31 AugCircus Cortex at Ripley, Surrey. 27-

3 Sep at 09:30Audio Described Tour: Philip Colbert

4 Sep at 09:30Drawing for Adults

8 SepLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 2026

8 SepLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 2026

8 SepLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 2026

9 SepNoonans Mayfair Valuation Days Guildford Valuation Days 2026 Wed 9 Sep 2026 - Wed 28 Oct 2026

30 AugAmerican Day 30 Aug >

29 AugIndian Motorcycle Festival 28-29 Aug >

29 AugJanine Partington: Small Works

29–30 AugPhotography

29 Aug at 10:00PlayFest! 2026

29 AugSummer Holiday Activities

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Did you know? · Surrey

On 28 July 2012, an estimated 15,000 spectators climbed Box Hill to watch the London Olympics men's cycling road race tackle the famous Zig Zag Road climb.

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