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Planning fees up to £70k issued correctly - council

Officers at Waverley Borough Council say it issued more than 20 levies in accordance with the law.

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Council leader accused of bias over report

Waverley Borough Council leader Paul Follow appeared to ask an officer to "skew" a proposal.

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'I am worried for our future' swim club chair says

Cranleigh Leisure Centre closed its pool on 14 January due to faulty ceiling tiles.

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Work begins on new affordable homes

Waverley Borough Council is set to build 26 new homes to "help more local people".

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MPs urge action to ease planning fee 'suffering'

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

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Couple's relief over £70k planning charge appeal

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

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Local authority partnership saves £600k - council

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

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Working together saves councils over £600,000

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

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Calls to improve mobile phone coverage

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