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Letter: There Will Be Further Consultation on the Local Plan But No Requirement to Heed It

From Susan Parker leader of the Guildford Greenbelt Group and borough councillor for Send In response to: The Local Plan – It Seems We Are Being Stitched Up Well done…

Letter: First Past the Post – Favoured By Those Who Prefer To Rule Rather Than Serve

From John Perkins In response to: Tories Silence a Decent Voice of the Silent Majority It’s not as simple as Stuart Thompson suggests when he says in his comment: “If Cllr…

Requirement to Accept 20% of Woking’s Housing Need is ‘Atrocious’ Says Councillor

The requirement for Guildford to accept 20% of Woking’s unmet housing need was called “atrocious” last night (September 4, 2018) by a Guildford councillor. The accusation was made as the…

Effingham Eye: A Tale of Two Footpaths and Other Stories

In this month’s Effingham Eye, Chris Dick gives his personal report on: one footpath closes, another heads to committee, a fundraiser tops £30,000 and two Effingham events, and more… Footpath complaints Two…

Clandon Parish Councils Need More Hands

The parish councils of East Clandon and West Clandon need more councillors. But they have to get agreement from Guildford Borough Council before they can increase their memberships and residents…

Letter: What Lens Does Malcolm Fincham Use For His Bird Photos?

From Len Walker I met The Dragon’s bird-watching columnist Malcolm Fincham some time ago on the path near Triggs Lock, and I subsequently subscribed to his excellent diary. I now…

Letter: The Only People Who Challenge the Council Are Chucked Out

From Gordon Bridger hon aldermen and former Mayor of Guildford Congratulations on The Dragon’s thorough coverage of the latest development in the long-standing issue of Tyting Farm. I will not…

Missing 17-year-old From Guildford Found

Missing 17-year-old From Guildford Found

The missing 17-year-old girl from Guildford has been found safe and well.  Britney Garman went missing on Wednesday, August 22 (2018) and returned yesterday evening (September 3) to a relative’s…

Opinion: Why More State School Sixth-formers Should Apply to Oxbridge

Laura Neuhaus is a student reporter attached to The Guildford Dragon NEWS. As part of her experience, working with us, it was suggested she write some opinion pieces on subjects…

New Broadband Infrastructure Planned for Surrey Hills

By Amina Sahbegovic The borough council are to invest £10,000 in a project to bring high-speed broadband to the more remote, rural areas of the borough. Overall the project is…