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Dragon Interview: Guildford MP Angela Richardson

By Martin Giles Life is busy for all MPs and the life of Guildford’s MP Angela Richardson is no exception, so it was good to get the opportunity of an…

Dragon Interview: Bigmouth Guildford

By Mandy Millyard Last weekend, I had the privilege of meeting up with Stuart Alexander, the man behind “Bigmouth Guildford”. I asked Stuart or “Stu”a few questions about himself, and…

Dragon Interview: Dragon Editor on Interviewing Local Politicians

By Hugh Coakley We have had recent examples of our local politicians and others being unwilling to allow themselves to be interviewed by The Dragon. I asked the editor, Martin…

Dragon Interview: Lead Councillor Explains Council Policy on Tumbling Bay Weir

By Martin Giles The council has formally and publicly decided to “do nothing” about the continuing closure of the towpath over the Tumbling Bay Weir since its collapse in 2019.…

Dragon Interview: Cllr Rigg Says ‘If the Developers Walk Away It Will Be A Disaster for Guildford’

John Rigg, the lead councillor at Guildford Borough Council responsible for Regeneration, is still clearly smarting from the rejection in January of the North Street Planning application from the St…

Dragon Interview: Pt 1 – Council’s Complaints Process Is ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ – Says Retired Chief Exec

It is rare to get an insider’s objective view of the borough council, so we should really value this contribution from Bernard Quoroll, a retired solicitor living in Guildford, who…

Dragon Interview: Local Artist Leaves Her Mark at One of England’s Most Historic Buildings

By Martin Giles Have you heard of Mary Branson? You should have done, she is a Guildford artist who has her artwork New Dawn permanently installed in Westminster Hall, one…

Dragon Interview: Lib Dem Planning Chair: ‘Current Policy Doesn’t Work for Local People’

By Martin Giles Planning is the red hot issue at Guildford Borough Council so it is timely to hear from Cllr Fiona White (Westborough) on the Liberal Democrat approach to…

Dragon Interview: New Ash Councillor Outlines The Challenges The Village Faces

By David Reading Long-time Ash Vale resident Richard Lucas has been co-opted on to Ash Parish Council following the resignation of Cllr Helen Gorham. Cllr Gorham stepped down on November…

Dragon Interview: GBC Reaction to the Government’s Expected Decision to Relax Housing Targets

Yesterday’s news that the government was going to soften its policy on housing targets might have a significant impact on future developments in the borough. Further details are needed before…