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APC Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

By John Tonks | 29/04/2026 | 0 Comments

Ash Parish Council is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. The Closing date for applications is 1 May 2026. Interviews commencing 22 May 2026. Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Salary: NJC – SCP 19-24 (£32,061-£35,412), out of London Fringe (£729) (salary depending upon skills and experience). We have an opportunity for a […]
Residents Warn of Night-Time Lorry Surge Through Surrey Villages

By John Tonks | 27/04/2026 | 0 Comments

Residents across Ash, Normandy and Pirbright have raised serious concerns over a planning application that could allow up to 50 overnight Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) movements through local villages if approved following consideration by Guildford Borough Council’s Planning Committee on 29 April 2026. The image above highlights the A323 and […]
Shawfield Road Closure: SGN Utility Works

By John Tonks | 27/04/2026 | 0 Comments

SGN (Scotia Gas Networks) has been granted permission to carry out essential gas utility works in Ash. These works will require temporary road closures on Shawfield Road and nearby areas. Shawfield Road Works The works will take place at two locations along Shawfield Road: Between Ashdene Crescent and Culverlands Crescent Between […]
West Surrey Council Election – 7 May 2026

By John Tonks | 24/04/2026 | 1 Comment

On Thursday, 7 May 2026, local elections will be held across West Surrey for the new West Surrey Council. How many candidates can you vote for? At the West Surrey Council election, each voter will be able to choose up to two candidates on their ballot paper in their ward. […]

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NetworkRail: Shawfield Road Traffic management 2025

By John Tonks - 03/01/2025

Surrey County Council (SCC) Highways has issued an advanced notice of the lane closure of Shawfield Road by Network Rail. This is currently scheduled […]

Where to recycle your Christmas tree 2025

By John Tonks - 01/01/2025

Guildford Borough Council (GBC) has placed two free live Christmas trees collection points in Ash. These are Coronation Gardens (Ash Hill Road) […]

Merry Christmas 2024 from Ash Parish News

By John Tonks - 25/12/2024

Christmas is a season of joy and generosity, of cherished moments by the fire and hearts aglow with love. The greatest treasures […]

GBC Starts Work on The Briars New Playground

By John Tonks - 17/12/2024

Guildford Borough Council (GBC) has started work to enhance its playground at The Briars in south Ash. The build of the new […]

Christmas and New Year 2024 Bin Collection Changes

By John Tonks - 16/12/2024

Christmas and New Year Bin Collection Changes Guildford Borough Council (GBC) has confirmed the bin collection days will change over the Christmas […]

New Book: Bridges of the Canal

By John Tonks - 16/12/2024

The Basingstoke Canal Society has issued a press statement advertising a new book, by author Peter Whitlock. The profits from its sale […]

Rotary Christmas Charity Float 2024

By John Tonks - 10/12/2024

Christmas would just not be the same without the appearance of the Rotary Christmas charity float, collecting money for good causes in […]

New Book: My Mother Brought a Canal

By John Tonks - 10/12/2024

The Basingstoke Canal Society regularly hosts “Chobham Talks” events, which not only discuss future plans and policies relating to the canal but […]

Christmas Foodbank Parcels 2024

By John Tonks - 04/12/2024

Whilst Christmas comes once a year, the work of the Food Parcels Project continues all year round. The team organise their deliveries, […]

When will the Ash Road Bridge open?

By John Tonks - 03/12/2024

Alex Skinner (Community and Communications Manager for VolkerFitzpatrick) has issued a statement regarding the opening of the Ash Road Bridge. The statement […]

APC statement on Street Lights

By John Tonks - 27/11/2024

Ash Parish Council (APC) has reported that it is aware of continuing issues with its street lights. This matter has been discussed […]

Chester Bridge opening delayed until 2025

By John Tonks - 25/11/2024

Guildford Borough Council (GBC) announced on Friday 22nd November 2024, that the opening of the recently named Chester Bridge will now be […]

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