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Dragon Interview: Directors Named in HRA Report Were “Phenomenal” Says R4GV Leader

By Martin Giles In a revealing interview, the leader of the Residents for Guildford & Villages (R4GV) at Guildford Borough Council gives his recollections of the period when the problems…

HRA Report Shows Overspend and Possible Fraud Occurred Despite Many Warnings

By Martin Giles Warning after warning, red flag after red flag, were ignored by senior managers at Guildford Borough Council allowing a £multi-million overspend and possible fraudulent misuse of its…

Camberley’s House of Fraser To Be Left Mothballed

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The House of Fraser building in the heart of Camberley will be left vacant and mothballed after Surrey Heath Borough Council said its redevelopment…

Press Regulator Condemns Behaviour of News Group Newspapers

Impress, the press regulator for The Guildford Dragon NEWS and over 200 other news publications, has criticised the behaviour of The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World. The…

MP Says Raw Sewage Flooding Gardens Is ‘Absolutely Disgusting’ – ‘Thames Water Must Stop It’

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Raw sewage flooded a village and now the area’s MP is calling on Thames Water to sort the “unacceptable” problem once and for all.…

Opinion: We Should Restore Clandon House

How Clandon House should be repaired following the devasting fire that occurred a decade ago has divided opinion. Should it be restored to look, as far as possible, as it…

Council Tenants Unhappy with the Way GBC Handles Their Complaints

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Guildford council tenants are not happy with the way the council deals with complaints. People living in social housing have said they want the…

Police Operation Puts Drug Gang Members Behind Bars

Members of a drugs gang are now behind bars for their part in bringing illegal drugs into West Surrey and Hampshire. Their sentencing at Guildford Crown Court concludes months of…

Declaration Marks 750th Anniversary of a ‘Dark Day in Guildford’s History’

By Martin Giles Jews were expelled from Guildford 750 years ago and a ceremony to mark the anniversary and commit to freedom of religion and belief with the signing of…

Reported Council Collaboration Savings Contested By Opposition Councillors

By Martin Giles Guildford & Waverley Councils say that a report written by Local Partnerships, a consultancy that is part-owned by the Local Government Association (LGA), shows the Guildford and…

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