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Dragon Interview: New Bishop of Guildford Talks About New Job, Guildford Diocese and Refugees

The new Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Andrew Watson, was appointed in February (2015). Here he talks about his role, his view of Guildford as a diocese and the…

Notice: Friary Brass Band Concert – November 21

Brass band concert – all proceeds to the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance.…

New Planning Tsar Says Guildford Should Double in Size

Two of the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decisions made public yesterday (October 7) during the Conservative Party conference in Manchester could have a significant impact on Guildford’s future. One is…

Letter: Personal Attacks by Council Leader Are Uncalled For

From Fiona Curtis Organiser of the Guildford Parish Forum The personal attacks aimed by Cllr Mansbridge in his article at Cllr Parker are, in my view, wholly uncalled for and…

Letter: County Council Should Leave Newlands Corner Alone

From Dave Middleton A story in the Surrey Advertiser (September 26 issue), referred to plans by Surrey County Council to “improve” Newlands Corner and make it “more viable”. There were various vague…

Letter: Conservatives Said That The Green Belt Would Be Safe In Their Hands

From Ray Briggs Councillor Mansbridge takes an interesting position in his opinion piece, Greenbelt Group Is Wrong – We Must Be Broad Minded and Holistic. It that appears superficially reasonable,…

Letter: The Clay Lane Link Road Is Not The Answer

From Frank Phillipson I am writing in response to the debate on the Clay Lane Link Road. The A320 Woking Road is only really a problem in capacity terms in…

The Dragon Says: How About Some Real Democracy on the Green Belt Issue?

The leader of Guildford Borough Council, Stephen Mansbridge, was in bullish mood this week and went on the attack. He told the people of Guildford that they had better understand that if they…

Guildford Needs 693 Houses-a-year According to Housing Market Assessment

The Borough of Guildford requires 693 houses to be built each year until 2033 according to an assessment carried out by consultants jointly hired by Guildford, Waverley and Woking Borough…

Judges Come To Town – Procession Reminds Us Of Our Legal Tradition

The colourful annual judicial procession took place again in Guildford High Street on Friday, October 2. Here we tell the story mainly in pictures. This year we are featuring the…