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Letter: The Guildford Christmas Market Deserves Better Publicity

From: Fiona Giles I was very sad to see so few customers attracted to the Guildford Christmas market by the Electric Theatre on Sunday (December 19). Many stalls had attractive…

Care Provider Says Government Funding ‘An Insult’ – Carers Could Earn More Working in Lidl

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter The chief of a Surrey care provider says Government funding is “an insult” as carers could earn more working in Lidl. And the millions…

£1 million Raised by Guildford Philanthropy to Support Good Causes

Guildford Borough Council’s charitable fund, Guildford Philanthropy has raised £1 million to support the local community. The fund was started with the Community Foundation for Surrey in 2014 and exists…

Six Councils Club Together to Secure the Future of Nature Reserve

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Six councils have clubbed together to protect a nature reserve near Tongham and keep it open to the public.  Surrey County Council (SCC) and…

Stage Dragon Review: Dick Whittington – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

By Ferenc Hepp – Photos Craig Fuller Considering the current situation, it is always a bonus to be able to attend a live theatre production, so I was delighted to…

Dragon Interview: Jan Harwood’s Right of Reply

Cllr Jan Harwood’s defection from the Liberal Democrats to the Conservatives at Guildford Borough Council was the most surprising local political news of 2021 and, as he readily admits in…

£16m Mortuary Planned as Hospital Facilities Run Out of Space

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter A £16 million mortuary could be built in Surrey as the space to store bodies has become overwhelmed. There is not enough storage during…

Letter: Hopefully A New Lead Councillor Will Bring Service Improvements

From: George Potter Lib Dem borough councillor for Burpham In response to: Even Councillors Can’t Get Through to GBC Unfortunately, Mr Elliott is quite correct about the difficulty in contacting…

Letter: What Will GBC Do to Improve Its Answering Service?

From: Brian Holt In response to: Even Councillors Can’t Get Through to GBC Council tenants have had this problem for the last two years. They are put “on hold” then,…

Notice: MAN v FAT Football Club Launches in Guildford

With a heavy week of mince pies and sherry looming as he sets off to deliver gifts around the world, Santa got some pre-Christmas exercise in when he joined players…