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New Dorking MP Says SEND School ‘Must Go Ahead’

From Emily Dalton local democracy reporter “Betchwood Vale Academy special needs school must go ahead,” according to new Dorking and Horley MP Chris Coghlan in his acceptance speech after the…

Dragon Says: Cultural Change at GBC – Still ‘Work in Progress’

We all know that politicians are too often dishonest. It is not that most of them are on the take – thankfully that’s unusual. It is more often that if…

Updated: Main Guildford to Godalming Road Closed Until August 1

Emergency road works have closed the main A3100 Old Portsmouth Road road between Guildford and Godalming at Peasmarsh, south of Guildford. It is not expected to reopen until August 1.…

‘Cuckooing’ Can Be a Hidden Crime in Surrey

A woman forced to sleep on the kitchen floor of her own home and a 93-year-old great-grandmother are among the “hidden” Surrey victims of a little-known form of exploitation, according…

Letter: Ash Residents Will Continue to Scrutinise GBC’s Actions on the Road Bridge

From: John Ferns Tongham resident GBC’s response to The Dragon’s report: GBC Denies Misleading Government Agency Over Ash Road Bridge Funding is ambiguous, either accidentally or deliberately. It says: “GBC…

Bid to Extend Hours of Fast-food Chicken Shop Rejected

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A Guildford fast-food restaurant has been told to “work with residents” and solve issues of public nuisance before increasing its opening hours. Neighbours say…

Letter: Upstream Reservoirs and Gyratory Removal Are Essential for Shaping Guildford’s Future

From: Bibhas Neogi In response to: GBC Should Not Ignore ‘Shaping Guildford’s Future’ I fail to understand what John Rigg means by: “The flood alleviation scheme (FAS) does not and…

GBC Denies Misleading Government Agency Over Ash Road Bridge Funding

By Martin Giles & David Reading Guildford Borough Council has denied intentionally misleading a Government agency about the funding of the controversial Ash road bridge. The bridge was deemed necessary…

Letter: Congratulations to GBC for Green Flag Award

From: Olly Azad In response to: Guildford Castle Grounds and Stoke Park Awarded the Coveted Green Flag Hurray on some positive and reassuringnews about Guildford Borough Council. In the past…

Free Walking and Cycling Training for Free School Meals Kids

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Free cycling and walking training is to be delivered to support primary school children who are on Free School Meals (FSM) so they can…