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SCC Cabinet Member to Step Down and Avoid Conflict of Interest

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter The senior councillor responsibile for Surrey County Council’s money will step down from its cabinet amid a “potential conflict” as the Government calls for…

Letter: Planning Committee Councillor Displays Jaw-dropping Cluelessness

From: David Roberts Without wishing to destroy a reputation by naming the author, I think readers might be taken aback by the following reply sent last week by a councillor…

Guitar Concert Rescued at Short Notice

By Gillian Lloyd Three distinguished young guitarists stepped in to rescue a guitar concert at Holy Trinity Church when Paul Galbraith, a renowned innovative classical guitarist, was struck with Covid.…

Updated: Guildford MP Reiterates Her Support for Sunak as Next PM

By Martin Giles 2.55pm Angela Richardson has told The Guildford Dragon NEWS that she applauds Liz Truss’s decision to resign and continues to support Rishi Sunak to take over as…

‘Resign the Whip if Liz Truss Refuses To Go’ Lib Dem Candidate Tells MP

By Martin Giles Guildford’s prospective Liberal Democrat candidate at the next general election has called on Guildford’s Conservative MP to back up her words with action and resign the Tory…

Guildford’s MP Calls for PM to Resign and a Further, Fast Track Leadership Election

By Martin Giles Guildford’s MP Angela Richardson is calling for Prime Minister Liz Truss to resign and for a new Tory leadership election to be held. She was one of…

Letter: A Wisley Development Would Deserve a Fitting Monument

From: Philip Bushill-Matthews Having lived in the north of England, the Midlands and for 30 years in Surrey, I have been aware of local planning decisions, many of which have…

Letter: Council Needs to Publicise Ukrainian Refugee’s Plight

From: Ros McMillan Many Ukrainians who were sponsored to come to this area are nearing the end of their six-month sponsorship. Some sponsors may extend their stay; many are not…

Letter: Traffic Proposal Would Allow Pedestrianisation

From: Joe Taylor In response to: Better Solutions to Our Traffic Problems Have Been Identified The masterplan proposal isn’t about solving traffic problems, it’s about making Guildford more pedestrian friendly…

£10 million Owed to GBC by Troubled Thurrock Council Will Be Repaid

By Martin Giles £10 million owed to Guildford Borough Council by Thurrock council is safe according to an official appointed to administer the council’s financial affairs. GBC was one of three…