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Dragon Reporter Gets Update On M25/A3 Junction 10 Project

Guildford Dragon reporter Chris Dick was invited to a behind-the-scenes view of the recent M25 closure. This is his account… The second of five closures of the M25 over the…

Police Appeal for Witnesses to Compton Collision

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Guildford on Saturday, May 4. Officers were called after reports of a collision between the drivers of a black Toyota…

What More Does the Solace Report Tell Us About the Housing Revenue Account Investigation?

Following the complex story of the Housing Revenue Account investigation is difficult especially as GBC has been so reticent. Recent publication of the Solace Housing Governance Review has provided more…

‘Damning’ Report Debated at Council Meeting – CEO Calls for Councillors to Come Together

By Martin Giles “Shocking”, “astonishing” and “damning” were words used to describe the recently published Solace report on Guildford Borough Council when it was debated at the Corporate Governance and…

Surrey Children’s Services Improvement Recognised by Ofsted

During a recent focused visit of Surrey’s children’s services, Ofsted recognised the “comprehensive improvement programme”, noting that “progress for children is evident in the improved quality and timeliness of assessments,…

Cyclist Dies in Peaslake

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following the discovery of a cyclist found unresponsive in the road. Officers were called to Lawbrook Lane in Peaslake at 8.34am this morning (May…

Surviving Strategic Director Quits to Take Up CEO Role with a West Sussex Council

By Martin Giles Dawn Hudd, joint strategic director of Place for Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils and the only remaining member of the senior management team that was in place…

New Leader of the Opposition at Waverley

Jane Austin becomes leader of the opposition following an unopposed election by Conservative councillors. Cllr Austin, who represents the ward of Bramley & Wonersh, is now leader of the second…

Mistreated Former Sub-postmasters Receive Standing Ovation

By Martin Giles A full house at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre gave two former sub-postmasters a standing ovation last night having heard about the Great Post Office Scandal from journalist…

Man Arrested for Attempted Rape in West Horsley

Police are investigating an assault and attempted rape in West Horsley. Officers were called shortly after 3pm on Tuesday afternoon (May 14) after a report of a woman being attacked…