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Surrey County Council Faces Biggest Increase in Debt in the UK

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey County Council has recorded one of the steepest rises in debt in the country, new figures show. Three of its boroughs, which Guildford…

Letter: I Did Not ‘Play the Man…’ But Glad That the Record Has Been Set Straight

From George Potter Lib Dem borough councillor for Burpham In response to: I Was Not Being Cynical, GBC Should Treat Members of the Public Fairly Bernard Quoroll says: “On reflection,…

Fallen Tree Makes River Wey Navigation Impassable

By Martin Giles A fallen alder tree made the River Wey navigation impassable yesterday but National Trust team members were soon on-site to start clearing the obstacle. Yesterday, Dragon photographer…

Guildford Views on Climate Change

Today (August 25) the maximum temperature in Guildford was 26ºC, probably a high point of the mildest of the several heatwaves we have suffered, or enjoyed, this summer – but…

Letter: I Was Not Being Cynical, GBC Should Treat Members of the Public Fairly

From Bernard Quoroll former local government CEO and independent person at GBC In response too: Former CEO Has Taken a Cynical View of Public Speaker Rules Cllr Potter’s criticism of…

Barclays Faces Another Guildford Protest – This Time on Its Israel Policy

By Esme Campbell Pro-Palestine protestors targeted Barclays Bank in North Street earlier today (August 23), placing more pressure on Guildford Borough Council’s decision to continue to use the bank for…

Notice: Sustain Film Festival August 29 to September 1

Over 80 films from more than 35 countries……

Research on ‘Game-changing’ Prostate Cancer Vaccine Launched in Guildford

A prostate cancer research project widely anticipated to be “game-changing” is to be launched in September. The Prostate Project, a Guildford-based volunteer-led charity, will launch a £250,000 campaign to raise…

Highways Bulletin: How Old Bollards Are Helping Us Build a Greener Future

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Junction 10, M25 news here.…

Letter: Former CEO Has Taken a Cynical View of Public Speaker Rules

From George Potter Lib Dem borough councillor for Burpham In response to: So Will the GBC Constitution Be Changed to Allow Fairer Debate? Mr Quoroll appears to have either not…