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Cranleigh Businesses Fear High Street Project

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter, story and photos Cranleigh business owners remain sceptical about a “ridiculous” high street improvement project fearing it will “cut off trade”. The controversial plans…

Non-stop Scouting in Guildford with Activities Celebrations and Awards Presented

Report by Neil Wibberley Once again, Scouting in Guildford has been non-stop. As well as the sections (Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers) being active with their excellent programmes, local…

The Dragon Says: Coercing the Opposition Leader Was Unprincipled

By Martin Giles Last week was a heavy news week. On Thursday the general election was called, the next day a horrible sex crime against a six-year-old, right here in…

Ash House Buyers Claim They Were Not Informed of Road Bridge Project

By David Reading People who bought houses near the site of the new Ash road bridge say they were horrified to hear about the project after they had moved in.…

Highways Bulletin for May 27

The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council. For more information please click here. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here.  …

Dragon Interview: Paul Follows, Lib Dem Candidate for Godalming & Ash

By Martin Giles Following the Dragon’s exclusive interview with Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and candidate for the new Godalming & Ash constituency, we caught up with Lib…

Affordable Homes for Ripley Approved on Green Belt

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans for 25 affordable homes have been approved on the empty site of the former Highlands Nurseries, on Portsmouth Road, Ripley. An application for…

Insights Interview: GBC’s Issues Go Much Deeper Than Who Chairs the Scrutiny Committees

The Guildford Dragon has been very fortunate to have received contributions from a former local authorities chief executive officer and former Independent Person at Guildford Borough Council. In this interview…

Wisley Planning Appeal Allowed for 1,800 Homes on Former Airfield Site

By Martin Giles The development of the former Wisley Airfield is to proceed. An appeal by Taylor Wimpey to the Planning Inspectorate has been allowed and was announced yesterday afternoon…

Guildford Pensioner Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting a Six-year-old

A mother accused an 84-year-old Guildford man of  being “a monster” who had taken away her daughter’s innocence after he was sentenced to eight years in prison at Guildford Crown…