New West Surrey Council Will Be Based in Guildford and Woking
The new West Surrey Unitary Authority will be based in Guildford and Woking if recommendations are accepted. Guildford Borough Council’s offices, with its council chamber, in Millmead, has been recommended for the civic headquarters while Woking Borough Council offices and Victoria Gate in Woking have been recommended…
Guildford Shopmobility Saved By Council and ‘True Community Effort’
Article sponsored by Experience Guildford. The Guildford Shopmobility service has been saved, thanks to a community grant of £44,874 provided by Guildford Borough Council. In June, The Guildford Dragon reported that Age UK Surrey faced funding issues and had reluctantly decided to close the service, with the…
Pest Infestations and Mould Affecting Army Camp Accommodation
By James Moules local democracy reporter Soldiers in a Surrey army training camp have reported living in housing infested with rats, ants and mould, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal. In this year alone, service personnel at Pirbright Camp have complained of finding various pests…
Progress Towards Creation of New Unitary Council for West Surrey Continues
By Martin Giles Plans for the new West Surrey Council are continuing to move forward, with shadow councillors approving a series of governance arrangements they claim are designed to support transparent and accountable decision-making from day one. But opposition leader Jane Austin disagrees. She believes the picture…
Security Threats to Muslim Centre Considered in Granting Retrospective Planning Consent
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Security measures to ward off terror threats and attacks at a Surrey mosque have been approved. The Islamabad site in Sheephatch Lane, Farnham, is the headquarters for the Ahmadiyya Muslim community. It will keep its security kiosks and its control centre,…
East Surrey Councillor Wants to Start Local Planning Now
James Moules local democracy reporter A leading councillor on East Surrey’s shadow authority is imploring the government to let them start work on the area’s Local Plan before it replaces the existing district councils next year. Under the current system, Surrey’s 11 district councils are each responsible…
Trespassing On The Railway Is a Major Cause of Passenger Disruption, New Report Shows
Figures released by Network Rail and British Transport Police reveal that trespass on the railway caused 9,437 minutes of delays to passengers across the South Western network last year. This is equivalent to around six and a half days. Across Network Rail’s 14 routes, South Western had…
Dragon Interview: Paula Moss – Founder of “Rural Roar”
Dragon editor Martin Giles interviews Paula Moss, who has started a campaign “Rural Roar” seeking to change the current controversial criteria for “grey belt” designation. Paula, an Effingham parish councillor, originally from Liverpool, explains why protecting the countryside is so important to her and all the residents…
New Interim Bishop’s Chaplain Appointed
The Revd Ellie Lister has been appointed as interim chaplain to the Rt Revd Paul Davies, Bishop of Dorking and Acting Bishop of Guildford. A bishop’s chaplain serves as a trusted adviser and key support to the bishop, helping to co-ordinate ministry, build relationships across the diocese,…
City Exit Aldershot Senior Cup on Penalties
Cove 0 Guildford City 0 (Cove won 5-4 on penalties) By Barry Underwood It was Cove who progressed in the Aldershot…
New Canadian Forward into the Flames
Flames have added Canadian forward Alexandre Lavoie, who joins the club with heavy experience from across North America and Europe. The…
How 3D Printing Can Help Children Suffering From Serious Illness or Injury
Under a new, national scheme, 3D printing will be used to help hospitalised children rebuild skills lost to illness or injury.…
Dragon Review: Tristan and Yseult – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
By Martin Giles The agony and ecstasy of love is an age old theme but it can rarely have been portrayed…
Jigsaw’s Newly Relocated Guildford Store is all About Craftsmanship
Article sponsored by Experience Guildford British fashion brand and clothes retailer Jigsaw has settled into its newly relocated home on Guildford…
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