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Reactions to News of GBC Asking for Reconsideration of Doubled Housing Target

Reaction was sought on the news that Guildford Borough Council has asked the government to reconsider its proposed doubling of the housing target for Guildford as part of a a…

Letter: Thank You Dragon

From Fiona Curtis Having moved from the area a few years ago, I just wanted to thank the editorial team at The Guildford Dragon NEWS for keeping up the good…

Letter: Let’s Hear It for Our Bus Services

From Mark Worley I am the Chairman of the North West Surrey Bus Users Group, which covers Woking, Runnymede, Elmbridge and Spelthorne, not Guildford, but I am a Guildford resident…

October is Special for Book Lovers in Guildford

By Alice Fowler For book-lovers in Guildford, there’s something special about October. What other month of the year can you find international best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith chatting at the…

Gloomy Outlook for Surrey Police Staffing

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Staffing cuts at Surrey Police could be in the pipeline as the force attempts to fill a potential £23.4 million financial hole. Surrey Police…

Letter: Just Saying ‘Make It So’ Is Not Good Enough

From Jim Allen In response to: GBC Asks Housing Minister to Reconsider Guildford’s Housing Target I have often been accused of having my head in the sewers but adequate sewage…

GBC Asks Housing Minister to Reconsider Guildford’s Housing Target

By Martin Giles Guildford Borough Council has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). At present, Guildford’s Local Plan housing…

Child Murder Trial to Commence

The trial of those accused of the murder of ten-year-old Sara Sharif in Horsell, Woking last year is expected to commence at the Old Bailey in London on October 7.…

Increase to Bus Stop Suspension Charges

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Charges for suspending bus stops will increase from October onwards to encourage shorter interruptions and reduce the inconvenience to passengers. It is hoped that…

Dame Patricia Wishes Theatre ‘Good Luck’

Dame Patricia Routledge has wished the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre good luck for its refurbishment project Play Your Part. She visited the theatre last week and was filmed being shown around…