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The Dragon Says: Democracy Demands Open Government

On Saturday, the main editorial in The Times entitled “Secret State” highlighted a list of examples where local councils were “circumventing scrutiny and blocking newspaper coverage for no good reason”.…

Letter: Councillors Must Be Allowed to Speak Freely

From Gordon Bridger hon alderman and former Mayor of Guildford We should all be grateful for reporter David Reading’s excellent coverage of the astonishing event in which it is claimed…

The Clandon Dragon – Exposed Once More

A chalk dragon, carved on the embankment by the westbound carriageway of the A246/A25, between West Clandon and the Merrow Park & Ride, is being brought back to its former…

Letter: Those on Guildford’s Housing Waiting List Are Those That Matter

Letter: Those on Guildford’s Housing Waiting List Are Those That Matter

From Brian Creese Spokesperson for Guildford Labour In response to: Opposition Parties Welcome Announcement that Housing Borrowing Cap is to be Lifted Any money borrowed would be to build social housing.…

Kessie Will Get Her Bath – Crowdfunding Campaign Raises £5,000 Target

A young Guildford girl who is suffering from Rett’s syndrome, and who dislikes using showers, will get a specialized bath thanks to the generosity of Guildford residents and businesses who…

Letter: Building in the Green Belt Is Just a Cheap Option for Developers

From David Roberts In response to: There Has Been No Collapse in Housing Need Everyone is impressed by the way Cambridge has developed as an international centre, and with the…

Do You Know a Hospital Hero?

The Royal Surrey County Hospital (RSCH) is asking local residents to nominate a “Royal Surrey Star”, a member of staff they believe outdid himself and helped patients above the call…

Feature: Optimism is the Seasonal Bouquet in Our Local Vineyards

Feature: Optimism is the Seasonal Bouquet in Our Local Vineyards

By Amina Sahbegovic It’s autumn and as the leaves fall, temperatures drop and days shorten, moods can be depressed. But not in our local vineyards. This year optimism is in…

Ash Aspect: Why Was a Councillor Unable to Speak on a Planning Matter Important to His Constituents?

By David Reading Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I always thought the elected councillors and officers of Guildford Borough Council existed to represent their local population and to conduct their matters…

Letter: The Cap on Borrowing for Housing Is Only One of Our Problems

From Gordon Bridger hon alderman and former Mayor of Guildford In response to: The Dragon Says: So the Housing Numbers Were Wrong A thoughtful article which should encourage more debate. In…