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Letter: ‘Levelling Up’ is about Real, Achievable Policy Not Soundbites

From: Brian Creese Chair of Guildford Labour In response to the speech on the Levelling Up Bill by Angela Richardson MP as reported in: Guildford’s MP Outlines the ‘Levelling Up’…

Guildford’s MP Outlines the ‘Levelling Up’ Guildford Requires But Political Opponents Are Critical

By Martin Giles Angela Richardson joined in the Parliamentary debate on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill this week to remind her fellow MPs that two Guildford council wards, Westborough…

Letter: Millmead – the Dead Centre of Guildford

From: Jenny Grove Yesterday I had reason to visit Guildford Borough Council’s offices in Millmead, a hive of activity and helpfulness and an apparently thriving hub of our Local Government.  I…

Letter: The Planned Investment is Not Enough to Make Local Cycling Safe

From: Simon Firth In response to: Surrey Conservative Group Announce ‘Boost in Investment in Road Safety and Active Travel’ The planned investment is not good enough and probably a drop…

Letter: A View from the ‘Royal’ Car

With the Royal family’s diary rather congested last week it is reassuring to know that tribute acts, of various quality, are always available… By “Prince Charlie” (aka Harry Eve) Mummy…

Letter: My Apology for Any Offence Was Met With Bemusement

From: Colin Cross R4GV borough and county councillor In response to: The Annual Parish Meeting is Not a Political Platform On Monday, June 6, I attended the East Horsley Parish…

Borough Council’s £13m Spend on Consultants Hailed as Good News

Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter GBC’s £13 million a year spend on expensive consultants and agency staff has been hailed as “good news”. The spend was down from £14.8 million…

Guildford Teen Who Ended His Life Thought He Was ‘Omnipotent Puppet-master’

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter A Guildford teen who ended his life thought of himself as an “omnipotent puppet-master” and compared his social interactions to playing chess. A student…

Guildford Conservatives Back MP’s ‘No Confidence’ Vote Decision

By Martin Giles The chair of the Guildford Conservative Association, Sallie Barker says that the association is proud that Guildford’s MP voted against Boris Johnson in the “no confidence” vote…

The Dragon Says: Truth Matters

Last night a Conservative MP said if we don’t care when Parliament is misled we are on a slippery slope that ends up in Putin’s Russia. He is right. But…