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Have You Got Japanese Knotweed?

A mild winter and early spring has created ideal growing conditions for the dreaded Japanese knotweed – one of the most invasive plants in the UK. Commercial property specialists at…

Letter: Councillors Should Not Expect A Living Wage

From Bernard Parke, Hon Alderman In response to Zoe Franklin’s opinion piece: “Opinion: Why I Can’t Continue To Be A Councillor“ Nearly half of the total number of 48 borough…

Letter: Councillor Franklin Deserves Thanks – She Stood For Her Own Ward

From Julian Lyon In response to Zoe Franklin’s opinion piece: “Opinion: Why I Can’t Continue To Be A Councillor“ Whilst not specifically commenting on the question of viability, I would…

Opinion: Why I Can’t Continue to Be a Councillor

By Zoe Franklin 22 councillors are standing down at the forthcoming election, most probably because they wish to retire from the role, but when The Guildford Dragon heard that one…

CEGB Site, Dormant for Over Twenty Years, To Be Developed As Retirement Flats

A town centre site that has laid dormant for over 20 years is to be developed as 90 “retirement living” flats if plans obtain approval. PegasusLife that specialises in the development and…

Full Congregation Celebrates the Life of Much Loved Local Politician

The life of Doreen Bellerby, Hon Freeman of Guildford, was celebrated at Holy Trinity church on Thursday with many of Guildford’s civic leaders forming part of a full congregation of…

Vision Group Reveals Its Masterplan and ‘Manifesto’ for Guildford

The Guildford Vision Group (GVG) has revealed, exclusively to The Guildford Dragon NEWS, its draft masterplan for Guildford town. It has also issued a “manifesto”, listing objectives its members hope candidates in the…

Opinion: Guildford – A Town On The Brink

By John Rigg John Rigg is a founder and chairman of the Guildford Vision Group (GVG) who have released, exclusively to the Guildford Dragon NEWS, their masterplan and election manifesto.…

Museum Bid For Heritage Lottery Funding Fails Again

A bid for nearly £2 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a “heritage hub” to be based at Guildford Museum has been rejected. Reports that the bid had failed…

Lib Dems Rule Out Council Coalition With Conservatives

Caroline Reeves, the leader of the Liberal Democrat group at Guildford Borough Council, has squashed rumours circulating of a possible Conservative/Lib Dem coalition, should the forthcoming election produce a “no…