Angry Reaction to Political Press Release Proclaiming GBC’s Success in Avoiding Effective Bankruptcy
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…
Local Plan System ‘Totally Unfit for Purpose’ says Council Leader Declaring Tandridge Plan ‘Dead’
By Emily Coady Stemp local democracy reporter A land scam, £3.5 million spent and residents being “ignored” have come to a head as a district council finally looks set to call an end to its 6,000-home Local Plan. As well as uneven development between the north and…
Guildford Lido Closing for ‘Urgent and Major’ Repairs
By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Guildford’s lido is closing for “urgent and major repairs”, which could risk its long-term future if not fixed. The outdoor pool, in Lido Road, needs work done on a leaking tank, which requires it being completely emptied. Rumours of the closure…
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.…
Teenager Killed in Motorbike Collision
A collision between two motorbikes on the road between Guildford and Godalming left one teenager dead and one injured. The fatal…
Dragon Interview: Patrick Oven, GGG Leader at GBC
It has been almost five months since the borough council election which gave a narrow victory for the Lib Dems. Enough…
Talk on Stoughton History by David Rose and Music by the Rhythm of Life Community Choir Too!
Local historian, writer and musician David Rose will be giving an illustrated talk on the history of Stoughton and performing with…
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