Guildford planning officers ‘failing residents’, tweets council leader
Council Leader, Paul Spooner, admits that planning officers are disgracefully letting down residents Read the full article in GetSurrey here
Category: Local Interest
Effingham Eye: A Parish Council Meeting To Forget
Chris Dick writes in the Guildford Dragon about recent events in and around Effingham: including the latest parish council meeting, the closure of the coffee bar in The Street, the return of a historic book, some updates on EVRT, and Continue Reading
Letter: Planned Property Development at Effingham Will Cause Problems
Jeremy Palmer letter to the Guildford Dragon highlights the problems that will be caused by the recently approved development in Effingham, and the lack of car parking at local train stations. Read the full letter here
Keeping Wisley Settlement in the Local Plan ‘Would Not Be Sound’, Claim Campaigners
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
Council Leaders Spread the Word to Guildford’s Farthest Ward
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
Evidence of ‘Laughing Gas’ Misuse Discovered in Effingham
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
Effingham Man Killed Driving Horse Drawn Cart on Major Road
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
Local Plan Update – 31 July at KGV Hall
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.
Young Street closed during August
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
Effingham Eye: Fresh Blood for the Village Recreational Trust
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