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Opinion: A Straight Question Deserves A Straight Answer

By Martin Giles Whether Guildford’s council leader Stephen Mansbridge (Con, Ash South & Tongham) was strictly accurate when he replied to questions about his connection to a petition is one…

Planning Clash Triggered By Unwelcome Offer of Community Benefit Payments

A company making a planning application for a solar energy farm in Eashing offered to make “community benefit” payments to a political party, a parish council and an amenity group,…

Reactions to ‘Councillor Denies Misleading Council’ Story

More reaction to the Council Leader Denies Misleading Full Council Meeting story has been received today from two of the opposition parties at Guildford Borough Council (GBC). Leader of the…

Council Leader Denies Misleading Full Council Meeting

Council leader Stephen Mansbridge has denied misleading a full council meeting of Guildford Borough Council (GBC) about his association with a petition to bring in an elected mayor. The denial…

Letter: Cyclists Help Unblock Traffic Congestion

From Simon Schultz I think the response to Chris Ogles’ very good letter, Bikes Are the Answer to Guildford’s Traffic Problems, tells you why Guildford has not solved its logistical…

Did You See Hit and Run in Compton?

Guildford police are appealing for anyone who witnessed a hit and run collision in the Compton area in which a pedestrian was injured to contact them. Officers want to hear…

Full Borough Council Debate Clay Lane, Museum, Refugees, Governance and More…

This is a summary report of the full Guildford Borough Council (GBC) meeting held on Wednesday, October 7. Clay Lane Petition A petition of 877 signatures asking for a delay…

Letter: Bikes Are the Answer to Guildford’s Traffic Problems

From Chris Ogle I attended Guildford Vision Group’s meeting on the Masterplan on Monday (October 5). It was very disappointing that there was hardly any attention paid to bikes. One…

Letter: A Solution To Guildford’s Traffic Problem Must Be Equitable For All Road Users

From Bibhas Neogi The vision for Guildford by Allies and Morrison is excellent no doubt but there has to be much more balanced approach to making the town pedestrian friendly.…

Opinion: If Our Local Culture and Heritage Is Important – We Must Be Prepared to Pay For It

By Gordon Bridger Hon alderman and former mayor As Benjamin Franklin said: “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”  Most us do our best to mitigate…