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Guildford Borough Council

Large wooden street planters, alongside a red "road closed" sign, in The Square, Shere.

Street planters dubbed April Fools' joke by locals

Residents feel the planters spoil the look of a Surrey village made famous by Cameron Diaz rom-com.

The front of a small black shop front with two large white windows either side of the front door

Restoration of 17th Century building complete

Guildford House dates back to 1660 and has been undergoing extensive restoration for four years.

An artist's impression on a proposal to build 248 homes. There are people cycling and walking along a residential area.

Views sought on major housing proposal

The proposed £86m scheme in Guildford will include 248 homes, with 40% affordable housing.

Exterior of the Electric Theatre in Guildford. Steps lead up to the main entrance and there is a sign saying 'Electric Theatre.' There are disabled parking spaces in front of the building.

Concerns over future of Electric Theatre

The Academy of Contemporary Music said the venue made a loss "in excess" of £250,000 in one year.

An artist's impression of the nature reserve which shows a wooden boardwalk with people on it, a river and grassy marshland with trees growing around it. There are birds in the sky and signs and wooden fences along the boardwalk.

Work to start on turning former farm into reserve

Guildford Borough Council says there will be wildflower meadows and new picnic areas.

A row of solar panels in a grassy field with another just visible behind it. The panels are on long metal legs and stretch off into the distance with the sun setting behind them.

Government will not review solar farm decision

The University of Surrey's application was approved by Guildford Borough Council in November.

A flooded street

Views sought on town centre flood defence plans

The Environment Agency and Guildford Borough Council are showcasing plans for new defences.

People walking on either side of a road in Guildford town centre. There is shops and businesses and blue skies.

Council seeks views on changes to anti-social order

A PSPO was introduced in Guildford in 2022 as part of efforts to combat anti-social behaviour.

Chester Bridge in Ash Road. The aerial photo of the bridge shows a road leading to the bridge with a construction site on the right hand site. The construction site has tractors and diggers in it.

New road bridge to open to traffic after delays

Chester Bridge in Ash Road will open to traffic on Saturday.