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An exterior image of the Waverley Borough Council offices in Godalming. There are a number of cars parked outside the two-storied brown building.

MPs urge action to ease planning fee 'suffering'

Some householders are facing Community Infrastructure Levy charges of up to £97,000.

Homeowner Steve Dally stands in front of his new extension holding pictures of the 1960s garage that was there before.

Couple's relief over £70k planning charge appeal

Waverley Borough Council is now agreeing to ensure that CIL charges can be appealed.

An aerial view of a town in Waverley. A number of houses can be seen either side of a road running directly through the town. There are also a number of green trees in the image.

Local authority partnership saves £600k - council

Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils began sharing services in 2022 to cut costs.

A big pile of £20 and £50 notes on a table.

Working together saves councils over £600,000

Guildford and Waverley councils share chief executive, leadership team and planning department.

An image of the centre of Cranleigh, including a former drinking fountain, which has become a well known monument in the village. Cars drive past on the high street. Shops, including Sainsbury's, are in the background. Also in the background is the local war memorial.

Calls to improve mobile phone coverage

MP Jeremy Hunt and Waverley Borough Council say a lack of connectivity is causing frustration.

New red brick homes part way through construction, still surrounded by scaffolding poles.

Decisions due in 2025 on thousands of new homes

Planning decisions on nearly 15,000 new homes across Surrey are due to be taken in 2025.

A dirt track road leading to a metal farm fence which opens up into a green field.

Mini sports pitches approved amid traffic concerns

Neighbours are worried about increased traffic and a loss of character due to removing hedgerows.

An exterior view of the Museum of Farnham, a red brick building, surrounded by scaffolding poles.

Date set for restoration work at historic museum

The work will include repairing brickwork and restoring windowsills to their original condition.

An artist's impression showing the outlines of the proposed homes in outline and surrounded by existing houses, fields and trees.

Green light given to 320-homes plan at town's edge

Plans include 96 affordable homes and have been changed since a decision was previously deferred.