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The Dragon Says: Where is GBC’s ‘Openness and Transparency’?

The debate at Millmead a week ago on the future of the Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra was revealing. Not only did we find out about the poor way that the issue…

Cyclist Seriously Hurt in Stoughton – Police Appeal for Witnesses

Police officers are appealing for information from members of the public following a road traffic collision in the Stoughton area of Guildford this morning (Thursday, 3 May) in which a…

Waitrose Plan – There Are Other Factors

From David Smith I completely empathise with Ashley Harrison who wrote, ‘Waitrose Plan – Is It All Just About The Money?‘  and as a resident of Stoke Fields she must…

New All Girl Mayoral Team Appointed in Traditional ‘Mayor Making’ Ceremony

[thethe-image-slider name=”Mayor Making”] Guildford has a new mayor, Cllr Jenny Jordan (Con, Merrow). Although her appointment and that of her deputy Cllr Pauline Searle (Lib Dem, Stoughton) was agreed at…

GBC Scrutiny Committee Is the Right Forum for Decision on Orchestra

From Gordon Bridger Hon Alderman Congratulations to Guildford Borough Council for putting the issue of the future of the Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra (GPO) to its Scrutiny Committee for review. This…

Murder on the Nile – Yvonne Arnaud

By The Stage Dragon Disappointment awaits those hoping for an appearance from Hercule Poirot but not for long: this is not ‘Death On The Nile’, but ‘Murder on the Nile’.…

‘Dappy’ and Three Others Charged with Affray Following Petrol Station Incident

Guildford police have announced that four men have been charged with affray following an incident at a petrol station on Woodbridge Road, Guildford, in the early hours of Tuesday, February…

Waitrose Plan – Traffic Implications Don’t Add Up

From Graham Hibbert I attended the Waitrose presentation and fully support their entry into the Guildford market. I am, however, disappointed that the size of the site available to them…

Green Belt Around Guildford is Threatened Say Campaigners

Green Belt Countryside around Guildford and throughout Surrey is under threat from new waves of housebuilding despite the Government’s assurances, according to the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England…

Waitrose Plan – Is It All Just About The Money?

From Ashley Harrison I totally agree with the comments of Ollie Clokie in his opinion piece ‘What About the Kids and the Seniors?’ I find it very sad that Surrey…