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Dragon Interview: MP Hopes Thames Water Fine Will Be ‘Final Nail in Its Coffin’
Guildford’s MP tells Dragon editor Martin Giles that she was pleased to see the £122 million fine imposed on Thames Water for its continued poor performance and would welcome the…
Conservative Claims on Use of CIL Payments ‘Political Theatre’ Say Lib Dems
By Martin Giles Conservative councillors at Waverley Borough Council (WBC) are demanding answers from the council’s Liberal Democrat-led Executive over the use of the estimated £2.9 million of interest income…
Public Asked for Views on SCC’s Proposal for Reduced Speed Limits
By Martin Giles Speed limits on some of Guildford and Waverley’s rural roads are being reviewed. Currently, unless specific speed restrictions have been imposed, they are all subject to the…
Will the Government Help Save Community Pubs? Asks Surrey MP
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter An “amazing” not-for-profit community pub has topped a poll of best watering holes – and even got a shout out in the House of…
Letter: SCC Directs Weedkilling Policy
From George Potter Lib Dem borough and county councillor In response to: If GBC Wishes To Be Nature-friendly, Stop Spraying Weedkiller Given that Mrs Redpath has emailed me about pavement…
Flashback: Around the Very Top: Slow Progress to Our First Remote Stop
Flashback looks at Dragon NEWS stories of a decade ago. Ten years ago this week the the editor of the Dragon took a break to cycle around the top of…
Letter: Weeds Are Just Flowers in the Wrong Place
From Nigel Keane In response to: If GBC Wishes To Be Nature-friendly, Stop Spraying Weedkiller Weeds are just flowers in the the wrong place. If you worry about this sort…
Summary of GBC Planning Decisions – May 21, 2025
Guildford Borough Council has provided the following summary of the decisions taken by the Planning Committee at their meeting in Millmead on Wednesday, March 21. The webcast of the meeting,…
Discounted Parking Scheme for Night-time Economy
An initiative to support local businesses and their employees by providing affordable and convenient parking options for night-time staff has been launched. Guildford Borough Council has introduced the scheme in…
Guildford Museum Shares Jekyll’s Boots with British Library for New Exhibition
A special object from the Guildford Museum collection is on display in a new exhibition at the British Library in London. A pair of boots owned by Gertrude Jekyll, one…
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