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by willforster on 19 July, 2022
Last week, the Lib Dem administration on Woking Borough Council agreed a number of governance reforms following a review of its companies. Local authorities have the power to set up companies or bodies, which they own, for commercial activities related to their ordinary functions. Woking Council has 15 wholly owned companies and eight joint ventures […]
Read moreby willforster on 12 July, 2022
My Lib Dem colleagues and I have criticised Stagecoach over cancellations and cuts to key bus services in Guildford and Woking. From yesterday, the 1 and 2 bus service in Guildford, have been reduced to every 30 minutes – and from Monday 25th July, the 91 bus service in Woking will reduce to 15 minutes during […]
Read moreby willforster on 7 June, 2022
The Lighthouse in Woking has been awarded a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for their hard work in supporting local people. As you may know, The Lighthouse is a vibrant community hub in the heart of Woking town centre that hosts a diverse range of projects to support, encourage, and empower those residents who may […]
Read moreby willforster on 21 March, 2022
There are plans to build almost 100 properties and a care home on former Green Belt land off Egley Road in Mayford. The land to west of Egley Road between Mayford and Woking was recently released from Green Belt by both the Government’s Planning Inspector and Woking Borough Council. As a result, Cala Homes and […]
Read moreby willforster on 3 September, 2018
The Red Ensign, the recognised flag of the British Merchant Navy since 1854, is now flying proudly above Woking Borough Council’s Civic Offices to mark today’s Merchant Navy Day. As an island nation, we pride ourselves on our rich maritime heritage. It is very important to mark Merchant Navy Day and pay tribute to the […]
Read moreby willforster on 27 June, 2018
Surrey County Council is set to introduce low emission buses to three bus routes in south Woking. The County Council’s Cabinet yesterday agreed to re-tender contracts for several subsidised bus services in Surrey, including the 81, 462 and 463 services that run in Woking. When the new bus contract starts on 2nd September, buses on […]
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