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Dragon Interview: MP Angela Richardson Responds to Criticism for Failing to Reply To Constituents

Guildford’s MP Angela Richardson,  elected in December, could not have imagined that her introduction to Westminster politics was going to include the unprecedented constraints the coronavirus pandemic has caused. A…

New Lib Dem Leader On Visit Praises Our ‘Amazing Council Team’ Power-Share

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter with video interview by Martin Giles New Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has praised Guildford’s “amazing council team” for their innovative power-sharing as…

Dragon Interview: SCC Leader on Delayed Unitary Authority Bid

Political leaders get annoyed when their internal communications are leaked but it can lift the curtain on the internal workings of our government, in this case at national and county…

Dragon Interview: Hannah Dalton, RASSU

The proposal put forward by Surrey County Council’s leader Tim Oliver to make Surrey a single, large unitary authority caught most by surprise. Battle lines are now being formed within…

Dragon Interview: Sarah Gobran, Guildford Shakespeare Company

Life is especially tough for theatre companies at the moment; audiences and social distancing are difficult to combine. We thought it would be good to hear first-hand how the Guildford…

Dragon Interview: Carla Morson, Community Support Organiser in Ash

Dragon Interview: Carla Morson, Community Support Organiser in Ash

Carla Morson has become a well-known figure in Ash Vale, having founded in March the Coronavirus Support Group to help people hit hard by the pandemic. Now she is hoping…

Dragon Interview: Cllr James Steel on ‘Decolonising’ the Museum

The proposal announced by Guildford Borough Council to “decolonise” Guildford Museum is proving controversial. Martin Giles interviews Cllr James Steel, lead councillor for the Environment, whose portfolio includes the museum,…

Dragon Interview: GBC Looking for Solar Farm Opportunities Says Climate Change Councillor

Is Guildford Borough Council doing enough on Climate Change? The Guildford Dragon NEWS reporter Hugh Coakley challenges Cllr Jan Harwood, who now has the lead councillor responsibility for the issue,…

Dragon Interview: The Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Richard Billington

The Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Richard Billington, is interviewed by Guildford Dragon editor Martin Giles and describes the impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on his mayoralty and gives a…

Dragon Interview: Former Conservative Group Leader – Why I Resigned

Cllr Paul Spooner (Con, South Ash and Tongham) surprised many when he survived as the Conservative group leader at Guildford Borough Council despite an unprecedented defeat at last year’s borough…