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Polls Close Across Guildford Borough – Unpredictable Result Expected Tomorrow

The polling stations in Guildford have now closed and the count for a new borough council in what could be the most significant local election in living memory, will commence…

Adverts Trial at Recycling Centres to Raise Cash for SCC

By Rebecca Curley local democracy reporter Adverts could soon be popping up at recycling tips and along roads as Surrey County Council trials selling advertising space to generate more cash.…

Letter: Local Plan Brings No Joy for the Celebrated Compton Phone Box

From Fiona Curtis The various incarnations of a phone box in Compton have made local and national news lately. The box was mentioned on Radio 2 by Zoe Ball who…

Mothers-to-be Will Have Dedicated Midwives at the Royal Surrey

A small team of midwives who will support women through their entire pregnancy has been started at Royal Surrey County Hospital. That means mothers-to-be will soon have their babies delivered…

Finances Are Safe, County Leader Says – Northants Comparisons ‘Completely Wrong’

By Rebecca Curley local democracy reporter Comparisons between Surrey and Northamptonshire’s financial crisis were “completely wrong”, the county’s council leader has declared. And he assured residents that Surrey County Council’s…

Notice: Family Gardening Festival Returns To RHS Garden Wisley

The Family Gardening Festival is back at RHS Garden Wisley this May half term with a variety of gardening-themed activities set to entertain. Half term activities at Wisley will include…

Letter: Councillor’s Tirade Illustrates Misunderstanding

From Julian Lyon member of the Guildford Vision Group In response to: Opinion: I Am Proud of Our Decision to Adopt the Local Plan Mr Jackson’s tirade is a lengthy…

New Records for Guildford Dragon Readership

In April, for the first time, The Guildford Dragon News had over 100,000 page views despite technical problems affecting readership on five of the days and the month having only…

Opinion: I Am Proud of Our Decision to Adopt the Local Plan

By Gordon Jackson Conservative candidate for Pirbright in the borough council elections to be held on May 2. It is very sad to read Mr Bigmore’s opinion piece, It is…

Letter: Our Historic Streets Are Being Spoilt by the Relentless Spread of Tarmac

From Bob Bromham, planning secretary, Holy Trinity Amenity Group I wish to thank The Guildford Dragon NEWS for highlighting this serious issue (see Watch your step in Guildford – SCC…