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Criminal Behaviour Order Bans Guildford Man From Town Centre Area

A 29-year-old man has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from an area of Guildford town centre for two years. As well as being banned from the…

Court Ruling Will Help Council Provide Affordable Homes

A High Court ruling will enable councils to force small-scale developers to include affordable homes into schemes they draw up, overturning new rules introduced by the government last year. The…

Opinion: Who Did You Vote For In Your Parish Council Election?

By Bill Nelson Bill Nelson is the chairman of Seale and Sands Parish Council. In a series of articles he will explore the role of parish councils in local government…

Independent Panel To Review Councillor Allowances

Guildford Borough Council (GBC) is commissioning a review of the allowances it pays to borough and parish councillors. As an initial step, the appointment of three residents from the borough…

Guildford Tickled Pink By Giggling Squid

It’s always great fun to try out a new restaurant and the Giggling Squid hits just the right notes. Contrary to the understated grey exterior, the inside was happily rustic.…

Councillor, Given Brief to ‘Sort Out’ The Museum, Criticises The Dragon’s Coverage

In an unsolicited statement Geoff Davis, the lead councillor for economic development, tourism and heritage, says that one of the first tasks is to “sort out” Guildford Museum. Cllr Davis…

Canal Trust Fighting A Pretty Nasty Invader

Volunteers have been pulling up pretty flowering plants because it is feared they are a huge threat to a waterway restoration project in Surrey and Sussex. Workers have been “bashing”…

‘Meet The Bee’ – Your Chance For A Fascinating New Experience

The first time you see a beehive opened in front of you is a memorable experience. It is certainly one us beekeepers remember. Reactions can be a mixture of surprise…

New Hon Freeman and Hon Aldermen Appointments Announced

The Borough of Guildford is to have a new honorary freeman and three new honorary aldermen. Former Conservative councillor Jennifer Powell has been nominated to become only Guildford’s sixth freeman…

Photo Feature: Cornflowers, Poppies and Belted Galloways

One of the joys of living in Guildford is our close proximity still, despite the inexorable suburban creep, to the countryside. Here are just a few images taken on a…