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Lib Dem Franklin Issues Open Letter to Guildford’s Tory MP

Zoe Franklin, Guildford’s Lib Dem parliamentary spokesperson, has raised “key issues” on the Coronavirus emergency in an open letter to Guildford’s Tory MP, Angela Richardson. Tomorrow (Saturday, April 17) Martin…

Emotional Scenes As Emergency Services Gather to Applaud and Show Mutual Support

By Hugh Coakley Tears flowed last night as police blue lights flashed, fire engines sirens wailed and hospital staff gathered outside of the main entrance of the Royal Surrey County…

Council Pays Out £3 million in Grants to Suffering Guildford Businesses, Have You Applied?

Guildford council has already distributed £3 million in government pandemic crisis grants to businesses in the borough and is encouraging other local proprietors suffering trade problems to apply so further…

Letter: Is River Flow Speed Properly Appreciated in Weir Repair Planning?

From: Jim Allen In response to: Weir Repair Will Take Two Years Interesting comments, but no mention of running the river at high speed during flooding undermining the weir sitting…

Council Leader: Car Parks Closed to ‘Help People Comply With Government Guidance’

The Dragon’s opinion piece by Martin Giles, titled Does the Council’s Closing of Car Parks Really Reduce Risk of Infection? has provoked various reactions? So we asked Guildford Borough Council…

Dragon Interview: Weir Repair Will Take Two Years

The River Wey towpath by the collapsed Tumbling Bay Weir in Millmead will not be restored for two years under current plans for the repair project. But work currently underway…

Effingham Eye: Tower Restoration Underway and Verges to Follow

Chris Dick offers some insight on local matters of interest; a tower undergoes restoration, locals assemble PPE,  the county council agrees to sort the verges, a new website for the…

For Those at Risk of Domestic Abuse, Police Offer Wide Range of Support Services

Police in Surrey have released advice on possible domestic abuse, saying they understand the stay-at-home measures may increase pressure and can cause more anxiety for those at risk.  Victims may…

Letter: Thank You Dragon For Keeping Us Informed

From Julie Howarth I just wanted to thank The Dragon NEWS team for all you are doing to keep the community informed. It is certainly the place to go to…

Letter: Council Has Appointed KPMG to Review Burchatts Barn Decision Process

Letter: Council Has Appointed KPMG to Review Burchatts Barn Decision Process

From: Anthony Plumridge agent of the Guildford Chiropractic Centre during the July 2019 planning committee hearing In response to: Council Has Appointed KPMG To Review Burchatts Barn Decision Process This…