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Consultation on Cranleigh High Street Proposals To Be Repeated Following Petition

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans to make Cranleigh “feel less car-dominated” and safer for pedestrians will be put out for consultation once again. Petitioners argued there had been…

Opinion: It’s Time for Some Honesty and Openness

By Brian Creese Former Guildford Labour chair I was delivering Labour leaflets on Slyfield yesterday when I came across a chap standing outside his door surveying the rain. “Don’t bother…

A Warm Welcome for the First Female Archdeacon of Surrey

The Revd Canon Catharine Mabuza has been formally installed as the first female archdeacon for the Diocese of Guildford, and the new Archdeacon of Surrey, at a service at Guildford…

Through Time: Guildford Castle and King Arthur

Guildford Castle opens its doors today, Saturday (March 30), for the summer. If you have not been up the tower for a while it is worth the experience, offering great…

Reward Offered in Continuing Search for Wanted Man

James Carthy, from Dunsfold, is still at large. He is wanted by the police for breach of court bail and now a reward has been offered. The independent charity Crimestoppers…

Meet the New Joint CEO: ‘I’m Here To Make Guildford and Waverley Brilliant Places’

The new joint chief executive officer for Guildford & Waverley Councils has taken up post at a particularly challenging time, especially for Guildford, where financial management problems have now been…

Opinion: The Guildford Society’s View of How the Local Plan Update Should Be Conducted

The Guildford Dragon invited the public speakers at February’s borough council meeting, held to decide on the update of Guildford’s Local Plan, to write articles explaining their views… By Alistair…

Trial Could Lead to Reduced Cancer Treatment Time

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter The first cancer patient set to undergo a revolutionary new procedure that could cut treatment time by almost a quarter said it was a…

GBC ‘Planning Breach’ Causes Flooding Ordeal for Ash Vale Residents

By David Reading A group of Ash Vale residents whose gardens suffer from flooding after heavy rain are involved in a longstanding battle with Guildford Borough Council. There have been…

Lib Dem Says Conservatives Must Put Thames Water into Special Administration Now

The Liberal Democrats want Thames Water, heavily criticised for recent water supply problems in Guildford, to be reformed as a Public Benefit Company, with an environmentalist on the company board.…