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Letter: I Apologise to Julie Iles

From: George Potter Lib Dem borough and county councillor In response to: Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word I am sorry Ms Iles is so disappointed by my delay…

Drivers Using County Roads for Airports Causing ‘Wear and Tear’ Issues

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter A petition has been launched calling on the government for more money for road repairs to deal with the ‘wear and tear’ of drivers…

Letter: Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word

From: Julie Iles former Conservative county councillor for The Horsleys Readers with a long memory may recall that I was reporting Cllr George Potter [Lib Dem, Guildford East] to the…

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…