‘Significant’ progress on route to Guildford’s 1,550 home redevelopment as new council depot completed

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        September 19, 2026

‘Significant’ progress on route to Guildford’s 1,550 home redevelopment as new council depot completed

Good Morning Surrey — 2026-09-19

The next phase of development will see 1,550 homes constructed next to the River Wey
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‘Significant’ progress on route to Guildford’s 1,550 home redevelopment as new council depot completed
• The next phase of development will see 1,550 homes constructed next to the River Wey
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Ash Neighbourhood Plan Meets with Independent Examiner’s Approval
• By David Reading An independent examiner has declared that the proposed Ash Neighbourhood Plan meets all basic legal requirements and can proceed to the next stage – a local referendum.
Guildford Dragon · yesterday
Asset Sale Allows Councillors to Hope Woking ‘Eyesore’ Will Be Removed
• By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The gateway into Woking town centre has been sold with the borough council hoping its buyer will regenerate the “eyesore” that has stood empty for far too long.
SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday
'Eyesore' gateway to Woking town centre finally sold for regeneration
• The sale is part of the bankrupt borough council's continued asset disposal to pay down its debt
SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday
‘Parking crisis’ in Surrey town as main station car park closes due to structural damage
• The sudden closure has led to a ‘parking crisis’ according to local organisations
Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday
Criminal convictions follow Banstead construction site death
• Two companies and a manager have been sentenced 9th September), after being found guilty of a health and safety charge of failing to discharge their duties following the death
Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday
Young Legends offered free autumn activities in Epsom and Ewell
• Children aged nine to 11 living in Epsom and Ewell can take part in up to two free sports or creative activities through the return of the borough council’s Young
Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday
Football sponsor bins its own brand: Fans ditch old shirts for blackout kit
• QPR’s new third kit is making it difficult to spot the sponsors this season, with the all-black design keeping logos firmly in the background
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