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Letter: London Road Cycle Lane Scheme – So Much for Local Involvement

From: George Swirski See also: Timespan of Criticised County Council Cycle Lane Scheme Reduced This letter was submitted before SCC announced the work would be completed by May 31. I…

‘No Expectation’ That Surrey County Council Will Raise Council Tax By Full Amount

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Surrey County Council’s leader says he has “no expectation at all” that council tax will be put up by the full amount allowed despite…

Timespan of Criticised County Council Cycle Lane Scheme Reduced

By Martin Giles A plan for improved footways and cycle lanes in both directions between Boxgrove Roundabout and the New Inn Lane roundabout on London Road (A3100), Burpham, next year…

Thames Water to ‘Work Through the Night’ to Fix Guildford’s Water Supply

Thames Water says it will be “working through the night” to restore a water supply to Guildford homes, following problems at Ladymead Water Treatment Works. The problem has now, it…

GBC Decision on Howard of Effingham Houses Overturned on Appeal

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter A development of 110 homes on the Howard of Effingham site will be allowed after a borough council’s refusal was overturned. But inspectors have…

Opinion: The Council Must Stop Ignoring the Community on Planning

By Gavin Morgan Founder of the Guildford Heritage Forum Are we losing control of our town? We need to unite around a plan that delivers what Guildford needs rather than…

Letter: Councillor’s Resignation Leaves No Time to Elect a Replacement

From: Carla Morson Independent Ash Parish Councillor for Ash South In response to: Absent Parish Councillor Resigns Hours Before Disqualification Meeting. Comment was requested by The Guildford Dragon. Despite the…

Letter: West Horsley Place Trust Should Reconsider Its Proposal

From: Penny Penman In response to: Charity’s Plan to Sell Land for More Development in West Horsley Angers Residents Feelings are running high in the Horsleys because of the hundreds…

Letter: The Political Party System Does Not Work in Local Government

From: Stuart Barnes In response to: Debenhams Plan – the Whole Character of Our Town is at Stake It seems to me that the political party system, when considering local…

Absent Parish Councillor Resigns Hours Before Disqualification Meeting

By Martin Giles One of two physically absent parish councillors has resigned hours before a meeting was due to be held to decide if she should be disqualified. The meeting…