Developers unveil plans to build 32 new homes in centre of Guildford on former pub site
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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
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Epsom & Ewell Timestoday Epsom’s Woodcote Stud homes plan approved despite transport and Green Belt concerns• Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has approved plans to redevelop the former Woodcote Stud site in Wilmerhatch Lane with 14 homes — half of them affordable — and expanded supported-living |
Guildford Dragontoday 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. |
SurreyLive — Epsomtoday Women's health services at St Helier Hospital in Sutton to be moved to 'temporary' site• It comes after two types of bacteria were located in its water pipes |
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 Inside Rolf Harris' final years in Berkshire from school incident to cause of death• Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator is now streaming on Prime Video, so let's take a look at what we know about the last years of the disgraced presenter's life |
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 — 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 |
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