New Ash Housing Can Go Ahead After Inspector Says the Site is ‘Grey Belt’ Land

• By David Reading A developer has won its appeal for outline planning permission to build up to 200 homes at Shortlands Farm, Guildford Road, Ash.
• The planning inspector agreed the land can be designated as “grey belt”.

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SurreyLive — Surrey News · 2 days ago No guarantees controversial Leatherhead housing regeneration will save 'dying town' • 'What have the people on Leatherhead done to deserve such municipal vandalism?', asked one councillor

SurreyLive — Guildford · Local news · yesterday Magical winter walk based on Tom Fletcher's novel The Christmasaurus to open in Surrey • The park's historic cobbled courtyard café will be serving festive food and drink daily

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Cranleigh Leisure Centre Rebuild Still Uncertain, Warn Opposition Councillors • By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The potential redevelopment of Cranleigh Leisure Centre reached a “key milestone” when pre-construction agreements were signed off, but opposition councillors have warned it is still far from certain the project will be fully funded and actually happen.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · 5 days ago Surrey Council leader urges an elected Mayoral office for the County • The outgoing leader of Surrey County Council has warned Surrey risks being “left behind” if the county does not adopt an elected mayor in the near future. • Councillor Tim Oliver

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27 Oct · All Bar One Guildford20s&30s Singles Night @ All Bar One Guildford|Love at First Sign

21 Oct · All Bar One Guildford30s&40s Singles Night @ All Bar One Guildford|Love at First Sign

22 Oct · All Bar One Guildford40s 50s Singles Night at All Bar One Guildford | Love at First Sign

31 Oct · Labyrinth Guildford90s 00s Dance Anthems Day Party: Guildford

30 Oct · The Star InnA Night of the Jam and the Clash - Woking Calling - Live in Guildford

28 Oct · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomCeltic Nights

18 Oct · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomDaniel Foxx: How Lovely Sun 18 Oct 2026 Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia

23 Oct · Holroyd ArmsEX TC support from LEAVE IT TO JOHNNY

23 Oct · The Holroyd Arms / Suburbs VenueEX TC THIS IS POP TOUR with LEAVE IT TO JOHNNY

29 Oct · Popworld - GuildfordF*CK ME It's Halloween | Surrey Freshers 2026

21 Oct · Holiday InnFirst Aid at Work (FAW) Course - Guildford

31 Oct · G Live, GuildfordGuildford Stitches Comedy Club

24 Oct at 07:00 · Holroyd ArmsGUITAR GANGSTERS/DAMAGEUK/PUBIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT/JOE BITTER

30 Oct · Guildfords / Surrey's Best VenueHALLOWEEN PURGE Surrey's Biggest Halloween Event

30 Oct · Five And LimeHalloween Singles Party @ 5 & Lime Guildford| Love at First Sign

23 Oct · Thirty3HzHalogenix

30 Oct · Thirty3HzJungle Cakes Haunted House - Thirty3hz - Guildford

26 Oct · WaterstonesMidnight release of ACOTAR 6: An Evening at the Night Court - Guildford

30 Oct · Newlands Corner, Guildford, GU4 8, United KingdomMurder Mystery Dinner or Weekend Guildford, Surrey

24 Oct · Guildford Cathedral, GuildfordMusic of Twilight Saga by Mystery Ensemble

26 Oct · G Live, GuildfordNigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks

23 Oct · Refresh CafePaint & Sip With A Twist - The Creative Social, Guildford

27 Oct · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomRainer Hersch: All Classical Music Explained - Live!

24 Oct · Thirty3HzRed Cup Collective: RYAN NICHOLLS @ THIRTY3HZ

19 Oct · G LiveThe Beat in Guildford

31 Oct · Thirty3HzThe Secret Masquerade

19 Oct · G LiveThe Selecter in Guildford

26 Oct · WaterstonesThe World of Oliver Jeffers Book Signing Tour - Guildford

31 Oct · Guildford Cathedral, GuildfordTim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

31 Oct · Popworld - GuildfordUnderworld

23 OctNew Wave Showcase at The Rowbarge

18 Oct at 10:00Southern Counties Heavy Horse Association Annual Ploughing Match

31 Oct · Shaftesbury Road, GU22 7DT Woking, United KingdomAll Saints Light Party

20 Oct · Bush Hall, Shepherds BushANDY CROFTS LIVE AT BUSH HALL 20/10/26

25 Oct · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsChanson and Champagne Soiree

31 Oct · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsChildren's Mask Making - Day of the Dead

27 Oct · Woking LibraryCreating Nightmares: An Author talk with Don Campbell

31 Oct · Horsell Birch, GU21 4XB Horsell, United KingdomFeasting by Candlelight: Halloween Menu 31/10 | The Cricketers, Horsell

24 Oct · Woking, Surrey, UKFree parent support group

24 Oct · School Cl, GU24 9EG Woking, United KingdomGuildford Shakespeare Company's Romeo and Juliet

31 Oct · 10 Gorsewood Road, WokingHermitage Halloween

24 Oct · Knaphill Working Mens ClubKey Of JAY | Knaphill

18 Oct · Woking, Surrey, UKLadies & Kids Dance - Indian Cinematic Dance

23 Oct · 32 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6JT Woking, United KingdomPride & Prejudice: The Hoedown Edition - Fiery Bird, Woking

30 Oct · Woking LibrarySecrets, Destiny and Fantasy Worlds: An Afternoon with Ricky Smith

20 & 24 Oct · Woking TheatreSIX Live at New Victoria Theatre Woking

18 Oct · GU21 4AA Woking, United KingdomStudio Sundays

18 Oct · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsSunday Roast with a South Asian Twist

31 Oct · The Bisley YurtThe Ancestors’ Wheel: A Samhain Ceremony

24 Oct · Lightbox GalleryThe Art Escape (Halloween art&carft family fun) £8 pp

19 Oct at 19:00 · GU21 4SS Woking, United KingdomYOGA MONDAYS 7pm-8pm - WEEKLY - FREE PARKING

24 Oct at 09:00Indoor Car Boot Table Top Sale

29 OctKoala Kids Halloween Party!

21 OctThe Bisley Open Day - Clay shooting for adults & juniors on Wednesday 21st October

25 OctWoking Halloween Disco

30 Oct at 01:00Everyone Gallery Tours

23 Oct at 09:30Drawing for Adults

29 Oct at 01:30Children Haunted Mansion Workshop (7-12yrs)

28 Oct at 10:30Families Halloween Family Day

24 Oct at 01:00Families The Art Escape Halloween Crafts (3yrs+)

22 OctCreative Make-Up: Special Effects 12-16yrs Thu 22 Oct 2026 Become a theatrical media-makeup artist for the day

23 OctCreative Make-Up: Special Effects 7-11yrs Fri 23 Oct 2026 Become a theatrical media-makeup artist for the day.

20 OctLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 20 Oct 2026

20 OctLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 20 Oct 2026

20 OctLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 20 Oct 2026

24 OctRosalie Sat 24 Oct 2026 Inspired by Rosalie Chichester 1865-1949: Scientist, Photographer, Explorer, Collector, and unapologetic eccentric.

29 OctSam Bradshaw Productions presents Spot's Birthday Party Thu 29 Oct 2026 - Sat 31 Oct 2026

23 OctSister Queens The dynamic journey of two amazing women Fri 23 Oct 2026 Was the death of one the only answer?

20 OctTheatre Royal Windsor presents The Anastasia File Starring Jenny Seagrove Tue 20 Oct 2026 - Sat 24 Oct 2026

25 OctTracy Borman OBE: Tudors On Tour Sun 25 Oct 2026 Discover the Tudors as you’ve never seen them before with historian.

25 OctUshers Unplugged Sun 25 Oct 2026 - Sun 25 Oct 2026 Our Volunteer choir hits the stage!

18 OctLondon Bus Museum Transportfest Sun 18 Oct >

18 OctAutumn Market at Denbies Wine Estate

18 OctWisley: Then and Now

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Did you know? · Surrey

A 7-metre stainless-steel Martian tripod sculpture by Michael Condron stands in Woking town centre, unveiled in 1998 to mark the centenary of The War of the Worlds.

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