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Dragon Interview: Guildford’s MP on the Mini Budget and Local Planning

The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s mini-budget has caused economic turmoil. The pound is now at near parity with the US dollar and the Bank of England was forced to step…

Dragon Interview: Former Council Leader Joss Bigmore

Until last Thursday Joss Bigmore was the leader of Guildford Borough Council. But there is no scandal or shock attached to his resignation, it is all part of his R4GV…

Dragon Interview: Hong Konger Explains ‘Guildford Stands With Hong Kong’ Demonstrations

By Martin Giles It might surprise you to hear that there are now, it is believed, 1,000 Hong Kongers living here in Guildford. They have moved to the UK because…

Dragon Interview: Olha – a Ukrainian Refugee in Guildford

Olha (who did not wish to give her surname) is one of the 500 Ukrainian refugees said to now be living in Guildford. She managed to leave the Ukrainian capital…

Dragon Interview: Peter Gordon – Oh No It Isn’t… Oh Yes It Is!

Peter Gordon is probably the best-known voice in Guildford local broadcasting but he is also well known for his regular pantomime appearances at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. This year’s pantomime,…

Dragon Interview: Jan Harwood on His Resignation from the Conservative Party

With all the political shenanigans over Boris Johnson’s resignation, one can be forgiven for forgetting we have a newsworthy resignation at Guildford Borough Council. It might not have quite the…

Dragon Interview: Angela Richardson MP on her Levelling Up Speech

Angela Richardson‘s speech on her view of the “levelling up” Guildford requires gave an interesting insight in the priorities she has identified. But how far are they in line with…

Dragon Interview: Cllr John Redpath on the Problems with GBC’s Customer Service

When your bin has not been collected, your council house needs fixing or there is a problem with your council tax what do you do? For many of us, our…

Dragon Interview: Cllr Catherine Young on Decision to Delay Local Plan Review

Anger in the villages to the east of Guildford over the impact of the Local Plan is tangible. With green belt protection removed, unpopular developments have proved impossible to resist.…

Dragon Interview: Local Plan Review Decision – Council Leader Joss Bigmore

GBC’s decision to delay a formal review of the Local Plan will have come as a disappointment to many Residents for Guildford and Villages supporters. But does our borough council…