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CEGB Site, Dormant for Over Twenty Years, To Be Developed As Retirement Flats

A town centre site that has laid dormant for over 20 years is to be developed as 90 “retirement living” flats if plans obtain approval. PegasusLife that specialises in the development and…

Full Congregation Celebrates the Life of Much Loved Local Politician

The life of Doreen Bellerby, Hon Freeman of Guildford, was celebrated at Holy Trinity church on Thursday with many of Guildford’s civic leaders forming part of a full congregation of…

Vision Group Reveals Its Masterplan and ‘Manifesto’ for Guildford

The Guildford Vision Group (GVG) has revealed, exclusively to The Guildford Dragon NEWS, its draft masterplan for Guildford town. It has also issued a “manifesto”, listing objectives its members hope candidates in the…

Opinion: Guildford – A Town On The Brink

By John Rigg John Rigg is a founder and chairman of the Guildford Vision Group (GVG) who have released, exclusively to the Guildford Dragon NEWS, their masterplan and election manifesto.…

Museum Bid For Heritage Lottery Funding Fails Again

A bid for nearly £2 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a “heritage hub” to be based at Guildford Museum has been rejected. Reports that the bid had failed…

Lib Dems Rule Out Council Coalition With Conservatives

Caroline Reeves, the leader of the Liberal Democrat group at Guildford Borough Council, has squashed rumours circulating of a possible Conservative/Lib Dem coalition, should the forthcoming election produce a “no…

Guildford Parliamentary Hustings Meeting Announced

All eight Guildford parliamentary candidates will share a platform when Guildford Baptist Church, on behalf of the churches in the borough, hosts a hustings meeting on Tuesday, April 21, at…

Council Denies Advising Alderman Against Proposing GGG Candidate

One of Guildford’s aldermen, Bernard Parke, is accusing the borough council of double standards, following advice he says he was given that nominating a council candidate would be deemed a…

Letter: I Serve Local, Not Party Political, Interests

A Lib Dem Stoughton councillor, Pauline Searle, writes in response to Tony Ferris’ letter: “Why I Am Standing As An Independent For Stoughton“. Being elected as a ward councillor means…

Letter: I am Pessimistic Too

From Dominique Kelly I totally agree with Martin Giles’ article, “Why I am Pessimistic for Guildford“.  Having recently moved into the area in the last three years, I have started…