News in Godalming

Among those making the most of the last day of rest today before heading back to the hospitality frontline on Monday is Red Lion manager Charlie Neill-Hall.

Charlie and his team will be reopening the doors of the High Street pub at noon tomorrow, and hope the fresh start will enable them to put the troubles of last year behind them and forge a successful future.

Monday will see the second phase of restrictions easing as part of the Government's four-step plan to move the country out of lockdown.

The following changes will take place:

Godalming will mark the first NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers Day on July 5th with decorations and celebratory events.

The day will mark 63 years since the National Health Service was formed in 1958, and is being organised across the country to pay tribute to the workers who kept essential services running during the pandemic.

Waverley Mayor Penny Mariott has paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following his death today at the age of 99.

Cllr Marriott said: "On behalf of all the residents of Waverley I would like to express how deeply saddened we are at the news of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. He leaves behind a huge legacy of sacrifice and service to the country, through his time in the military and an incredible range of charitable works.

Money will be put aside to pay for repairs to the driveway at Eashing Cemetery, which has deteriorated so much that it now presents a safety issue for pedestrians and cars.

Godalming Town Council's Joint Burial Committee agreed to allocate the cash for repairs at its meeting on Thursday night.

Godalming town councillors have agreed to back Waverley's plans to adopt new legal powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in Godalming and Farncombe - despite some dissent over the wording of their recommendation.

The town council had set up a working group to look at the proposal at its last meeting, despite being urged by Cllr Steve Cosser to approve the plan immediately.

A spokesperson for Godalming Town Council has expressed its 'profound sadness' at the death of Prince Philip, who died this morning at the age of 99.

An announcement from Buckingham Palace said: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

A convicted child sex offender from Milford will serve a further eight and a half years in jail after pleading guilty to historic sex abuse against a 14-year-old boy.

Christopher Coleman, 59, pleaded guilty at Guildford Crown Court yesterday (Thursday) to six charges against the same victim, including three counts of gross indecency, two counts of indecent assault and one count of buggery. The offences began in 1998 and took place over the course of a year, after Coleman befriended the victim through an internet chatroom.

Plans for an assisted living complex at the bottom of Brighton Road have been scaled down in response to comments received during the consultation.

The scheme, proposed by developer Birchgrove, was criticised for being too big and overbearing when it came before Godalming Town Council in February.

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