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Category: Local Interest

The Guildford Dragon News

Keeping Wisley Settlement in the Local Plan ‘Would Not Be Sound’, Claim Campaigners

Posted on10 August 2018AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

The Wisley Action Group claim, after receiving legal advice, that keeping the former Wilsey Airfield in the Guildford Local Plan would cause considerable harm to the Green Belt, and would be contrary to the recent decision by the Secretary of Continue Reading

CategoriesLocal Interest

The Guildford Dragon News

Council Leaders Spread the Word to Guildford’s Farthest Ward

Posted on9 August 2018AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

The Guildford Dragon reports on Guildford Borough Councillors Paul Spooner and Matt Furniss answering questions on the Local Plan at Effingham Parish Council meeting on 31 July. Read the full article here

CategoriesLocal Interest

The Guildford Dragon News

Evidence of ‘Laughing Gas’ Misuse Discovered in Effingham

Posted on9 August 2018AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

The Guildford Dragon reports that miniature nitrous oxide canisters have been found in the woods behind St Lawrence Church, suggesting illegal use. Read the full article here

CategoriesLocal Interest

The Guildford Dragon News

Effingham Man Killed Driving Horse Drawn Cart on Major Road

Posted on1 August 2018AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

Effingham resident, Michael Christopher Connors, was killed on 28 July whilst driving a horse-drawn buggy. The Horse had to be put down due to injuries received. The driver of the car involved in the accident has been arrested. Michael used Continue Reading

CategoriesLocal Interest

Effingham Parish Council

Local Plan Update – 31 July at KGV Hall

Posted on26 July 2018AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

The Leader of Guildford Borough Council, Paul Spooner and the Deputy Leader, Matt Furniss, will be available to answer questions on the Local Plan at the King George V Hall on Tuesday 31 July at 7:30pm.

CategoriesLocal Interest

Surrey County Council logo

Young Street closed during August

Posted on18 July 2018AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

Young Street will be closed for five weeks from 1st August for essential maintenance. Surrey County Council (SCC) will be waterproofing the bridge, repairing damaged bridge joints, replacing kerbs and resurfacing the road. Unfortunately due to the width of the Continue Reading

CategoriesLocal Interest

The Guildford Dragon News

Effingham Eye: Fresh Blood for the Village Recreational Trust

Posted on15 July 2018AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

Chris Dick writes in the Guildford Dragon with a roundup of the news in Effingham over the last month. The EVRT AGM on 3rd July saw some new trustees join, whilst two trustees stepped down. Paula Moss was appointed vice-chairman Continue Reading

CategoriesLocal Interest

Surrey County Council (SCC)

Effingham Traffic Lights to be replaced

Posted on12 July 2018AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

The traffic lights on the A246 crossroads with Beech Avenue and The Street are due to be replaced. Work is planned to start on Monday 30 July and is expected to last for two weeks (i.e. 10 August). There will Continue Reading

CategoriesLocal Interest, What's on?

Effingham Parish Council

GBC Leader/Lead Councillor visit – Effingham Parish Council – 31st July 2018

Posted on12 July 2018AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

The leader of Guildford Borough Council, Cllr Paul Spooner, and Lead Councillor, Cllr Matt Furniss, will attend the Effingham Parish Council meeting on 31 July 2018. The parish meeting will start at 7:30pm at King George V Hall, Browns Lane, Continue Reading

CategoriesLocal Interest, What's on?

getSURREY

Guildford planners ordered to modify housing plan before it can be implemented

Posted on10 July 2018AuthorEFFRALeave a comment

Planning inspector Jonathan Bore in his summing up of the hearing into Guildford’s Local Plan has stated that a number of modifications are required before it can be implemented. Full details of the GetSurrey article can be read here

CategoriesLocal Interest

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