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Letter: Newlands Corner – What’s the deal?

From John Oliver People are allowed to roam freely at Newlands Corner because of an access agreement between the Albury Estate (the Duke of Northumberland’s estate which owns the land)…

Letter: Newlands Corner – Is the County Council Really Listening To Us?

From Valerie Thompson After the riotous meeting at Holy Trinity Church, regarding developments at Newlands Corner, I find it horrifying that a report in the Surrey Advertiser (18 March), refers to SCC’s…

An Unfortunate Injury Offers A Rare Close Up View Of A Lesser Known Bird

By Malcolm Fincham A photo submitted by Guildford Dragon readers Colin and Joan Mills has prompted me to write about one of our less mentioned birds, the siskin. Although frequently…

Councillors Can Talk Freely On Potential Planning Proposals

A former Mayor of Guildford has obtained, what he claims to be, important advice about councillors having the freedom to speak on planning issues without being accused of “pre-determination”. It…

Guildford’s MP Remains To Be Persuaded By the Case To Leave the EU

Guildford’s MP, Anne Milton, told The Guildford Dragon News that she remains to be persuaded by the case to leave the EU but that she will not be making her…

Guildford Marks Commonwealth Day at George Abbot School

Guildford marked Commonwealth Day (March 14) with a gathering of some of the great and the good at George Abbot School. At 10am the headteacher and students joined the Mayor…

Councillor Was Not Removed Over Clay Lane Disagreement Says Council Leader

Council leader Paul Spooner denied this afternoon (March 15) that he had removed Cllr Bob McShee from the Local Committee because of their disagreement over the Clay Lane relief road…

Letter: Students in Stoughton and Westborough Were Told to Vote Tory

From Brian Holt It is wrong that a person who should have been sent to prison for her crime is allowed to organise a petition that could change the way our…

Letter: It Is Good To See A Conservative Councillor Prepared to Stand Up to the Leadership

From Jenny Procter It is good to see that there are Conservative councillors, like Cllr Bob McShee [Worplesdon], who are prepared to put their head above the parapet and challenge…

Letter: The EU Debate – Some Economic Facts

From Gordon Bridger It has been suggested that we need more factual information in the debate on the EU, so here are a few economic facts. According the Office of…