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
Category: Local Interest
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
Effingham Traffic Lights to be replaced
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
GBC Leader/Lead Councillor visit – Effingham Parish Council – 31st July 2018
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
Guildford planners ordered to modify housing plan before it can be implemented
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
Cycle Race – Road Closures on Sunday 29 July
Prudential RideLondon returns on the weekend of 28-29 July with more than 100,000 riders expected to participate in seven separate events, four of which take in parts of Surrey. Details about the event can be found on the Prudential RideLondon Continue Reading
EVRT AGM on 3 July
The Annual General Meeting of Effingham Village Recreation Trust (EVRT) for 2018 will take place on 3 July at the KGV Hall. Doors open at 8pm and the meeting will formally begin at 8.15pm. Further details on the EVRT website Continue Reading