By David Rose Today (Saturday, September 30) Guildford’s only department store that’s left in the town, House of Fraser, closes its doors for the last time. The closure of the store has, on local social media, seen an outpouring of people’s sadness and nostalgia, recalling how it…

Angry Reaction to Political Press Release Proclaiming GBC’s Success in Avoiding Effective Bankruptcy

By Martin Giles A “good news” press release on the financial situation at Guildford Borough Council from the party in control, the Lib Dems, has met with an angry reaction from opposition parties. The press release proclaimed: “Good news as Liberal Democrats leadership at Guildford Borough Council…

Water Watchdog Orders Thames Water to Pay Back £100 Million-Plus to Customers

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Thames Water has been ordered to pay back more than £100 million to its customers by regulators. Water watchdog Ofwat has ordered the under-performing company to return the money following a string of failings. The rebate follows its assessment of Thames…

Ash Road Bridge Has Majority Public Support, Council Believes

By David Reading More than 400 people turned up at Guildford Borough Council’s two public information sessions to provide facts and figures on the Ash road bridge project – and most of them supported the scheme, the council said this week. Despite concerns about the project voiced…

House-builder’s £1,500 Donation to Help People Facing Poverty

House-builder Barratt Homes has partnered with Riverside Foundation, to extend financial support to people facing poverty. The £1,500 donation from Barratt Southern Counties, whose head office is in Guildford, says it will “help towards tackling the high level of demand for the charity’s diverse range of projects…

Dragon Interview: Joss Bigmore, R4GV Leader at GBC

 It has been almost five months since the borough council election which gave a narrow victory for the Lib Dems. Enough time has now passed to reflect and assess. Dragon editor Martin Giles invited all five of the political group leaders to be interviewed. Sadly, council…

A Big Thank You to All who Took Part in Heritage Open Days

By Gavin Morgan founder of the Guildford Heritage Forum Congratulations to everyone who took part in this year’s Heritage Open Days events. If you missed them, click on the link below to watch a video of the town centre events on Saturday, September 9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8SsKQamw2Y There were…

Opinion: The Council is at a Crossroads – Where is the Required Leadership?

By Bernard Quoroll The recent announcement by GBC and its Liberal Democrat leadership raises questions. For the avoidance of doubt, I…

All Welcome to Attend Opening of Normandy’s New Community Shop and Café on October 14

Normandy’s new community-run village shop and café, which opened earlier this summer, has its official opening on Saturday, October 14. It…

Clients of Mental Health Charity Oakleaf Give Praise for its Support

Clients of Guildford-based mental health charity Oakleaf Enterprises have praised it for the support they have been receiving. The charity, located…

Dragon Interview: James Walsh, Leader of the Labour Group at GBC

 It has been almost five months since the borough council election which gave a narrow victory for the Liberal Democrats.…