Fringe Box

Socialize

Twitter
Home » Entries posted by Martin Giles (Page 518)
Stories written by Martin

Letter: Where is the Promised Social Housing?

From: Howard Smith Vice-chair Guildford Labour Two years after they came to power, the R4GV/Liberal Democrat administration at Guildford Borough Council have finally revealed a draft of their town centre…

The Dragon Says: Wisley Garden Village Bid Investigation – Where is the Accountability?

Things went very wrong but no one can be blamed. The council was misled but nothing need be done. The council was brought into disrepute but “…the issues raised do…

Retired Colonel with Local Roots Awarded an MBE

By Martin Giles Col (retd) Patrick Crowley chief executive of the South East Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association is another local award winner in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Col…

Letter: I Hope There is Proper Consultation Between the Councils and the University

From: Bibhas Neogi In response to: GBC and University Scrap Over Cancellation of Roundabout Improvement A spokesperson for the University of Surrey told The Dragon: “…..We remain committed to working…

County Council Leader Elected Chair of National Network

Surrey County Council’s leader will speak on behalf of England’s largest councils after being elected chair of their national network. The County Councils Network (CCN) is the national voice for…

Dragon Interview: Henry Blofeld – Legendary Cricket Commentator

Our new sports editor Julian Cooper achieved a scoop this week, he secured an interview with cricket legend Henry Blofeld. Listen to the two talking about Henry’s life, cricket at…

Two Surrey Chief Officers Recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

The Chief Constable of Surrey Police, Gavin Stephens, and the Chief Officer of Surrey Special Constabulary, Ken Iredale, have both been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List published today…

Surrey Police Kick Off Crack Down on Summer Drink and Drug Drivers

A summer campaign to crack down on drink and drug drivers kicks off today (Friday, 11 June), in conjunction with the Euro 2020 football tournament. Both Surrey Police will deploy…

Surrey Schools Lose Over £1million for Disadvantaged Pupils This Year

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter Schools in Surrey are having to wait a whole year to get funding for some pupils who became eligible for free school meals during…

Dangerous Driver in High Speed A3 Police Chase Jailed for 12 Months

A London man was last week sentenced to 12 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 18 months after a dramatic police pursuit. On August 2, 2018, police officers on…