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The Dragon Says: The London Road Saga – How Not to Manage Change

News that Surrey County Council Cabinet’s decision to scrap the Active Travel scheme for London Road has been “called in” is not surprising: it was very contentious. Cynics might observe…

Woking Council Had ‘No Business’ Making £2.4m Loan to a Private School

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Woking Borough Council had “no business” handing over millions of pounds in unsecured loans to a private school and was “cosplaying” at being a…

City More Than Earn an Away Point – But Still Look for Their Next Win

Balham (1) 1, Guildford City (1) 1 By Barry Underwood Guildford City left Imperial Fields with a point which was the very least that the team deserved. In a fine…

Highways Bulletin for November 18

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Further information on Guildford Borough Council’s Ash Road Bridge works…

Surrey’s Gritters Gear Up for Winter

With colder weather forecast, Surrey’s team of gritter drivers are ready and available 24/7 to grit the county’s busiest routes before and during severe weather to help keep residents moving…

Mayor’s Diary – November 17 to December 1

The diary for the Mayor of Guildford, Sallie Barker MBE, and Deputy Mayor Howard Smith as provided by GBC. All information supplied by GBC. Find out about Guildford’s Mayor &…

Ben Tries a Beryl

By Martin Giles and Stella Kuchanny Whether you like them or not, the new e-bikes for hire in Guildford are definitely being used. Beryl told The Dragon over a week…

Letter: Many Residents Appreciate LRAG

From Fiona Davidson R4GV county councillor for Guildford South East It is very disappointing that Cllr George Potter [Lib Dem, Burpham and Guildford East] has resorted to personal attacks, which…

Guildford Residents Left Stranded After Heathrow Bus Breakdowns

By Stella Kuchanny Guildford residents were left frustrated and out of pocket after repeated breakdowns on the First Bus service to Heathrow Airport led to significant delays and travel disruption.…

Mole Valley’s Finance Director Warns ‘All the Low Hanging Fruit Is Gone’

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Mole Valley District Council is facing serious financial pressure and must make “very difficult decisions” over the future of its services. The bleak warning…