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Opinion: Is the ‘Consumerism Age’ On the Wane?
By Martin Giles When I was five, in 1960, my mother, who had become the main family breadwinner, had made such a success of her small wool and drapery shop…
Reactions to Julian Lyon’s Statement of Intent to Stand as an Independent
The announcement by the chairman of the Guildford Society that he is to resign, so that he can prepare to stand as an Independent candidate in next year’s borough council…
Letter: Lower Rents and Rates to Encourage Independent Businesses
From Keith Parkins In response to: Edinburgh Wool Mill Puts Pressure On Landlords in Lease Negotiations We see increasingly deserted town centres, but greedy landlords and developers refuse to drop their…
Notice: Discover Affordable Art At Watts Gallery
From Saturday, January 12, to Sunday, February 24, Surrey-based artist Celia Lewis will present over 100 artworks, many new and previously unseen, in a sweeping solo exhibition at Watts Contemporary…
Archaeological Society Has Concerns Over the Future of the Surrey History Centre
By Rebecca Curley Local Democracy Reporter Surrey Archaeological Society members are concerned about the future of historical documents and archives if the county’s history base is to close. They fear…
Letter: Use Our Shops or Lose Our Shops
From Tony Rooth Independent borough councillor for Pilgrims Shoppers have stayed away from high streets over this last weekend which is usually a peak trading weekend before Christmas. Freezing temperatures…
Dragon Interview: Guildford’s Leading For and Against Brexit Campaigners
We might all be heartily fed up with Brexit news but it is a hugely important issue for our country and all of us. With news that the local Leave…
Letter: I Was Disappointed With Negative Response from Parish Council to My Suggestion
From Norma Miller In response to: Effingham Eye: Resignations Leave Space for New Trustees I was most disappointed to receive such a negative response from the [Effingham Parish Council] meeting…
Labour Says Tory Showed ‘Scant Regard’ for Others When He Asked for His Own Road to be Repaired
Surrey Councillor Graham Ellwood is under fire for having his home cul-de-sac, resurfaced while nearby, more heavily used roads are in worse state. Two months before the £17,500 repair a…
New SCC Leader Wants to Simplify Mental Health Service Access
By Rebecca Curley Local Democracy Reporter Surrey County Council’s new leader has stressed the need for better working with voluntary organisations and charities to help meet mental health needs in…
I'm living well for nothing at all! (See: No Trifling Matter: Magpie Trapped in Godalming Sainsbury’s)
Next stop, Debt Chasm! (See: We Should All Be Outraged About the Failure to Deal with Legacy Debt)
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