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Dragon Interview: MP Angela Richardson Responds to Criticism for Failing to Reply To Constituents

Guildford’s MP Angela Richardson,  elected in December, could not have imagined that her introduction to Westminster politics was going to include the unprecedented constraints the coronavirus pandemic has caused. A…

Caroline Reeves Thanked For “Strong, Compassionate Dedication” as GBC Leader

Guildford’s Lib Dems have formally thanked Cllr Caroline Reeves for “18 months of strong, compassionate leadership and dedication” as she passes the GBC baton to R4GV’s Joss Bigmore. See also:…

New Lib Dem Leader On Visit Praises Our ‘Amazing Council Team’ Power-Share

By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter with video interview by Martin Giles New Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has praised Guildford’s “amazing council team” for their innovative power-sharing as…

At last, Normandy PC Reveals Failures in Financial, Governance and Public Rights

By Hugh Coakley Normandy Parish Council has finally published their 2019/20 accounts and governance statement on their website (September 29) after a campaign by The Dragon highlighted their initial failure…

Long Queue for a Flu Jab at a Guildford Surgery

By Martin Giles About a 100 patients were queuing for an annual flu vaccination at a Guildford surgery this morning. See also: Letter: We Need Jabs By Appointment to Reduce…

Campaigners Mount Zoom Skirmish in Battle to Reopen MoD’s Ash Ranges

By David Reading Rambling campaigners are planning how to open their next battle in the war with the Ministry of Defence to re-instate public access in closed-off areas of Ash…

Local Parties Finally Bow to Pressure and Reveal Power-Share Details

By Martin Giles The Liberal Democrats and Residents for Guildford & Villages parties, pushed to fulfil their pledge of openness when elected last year, have finally released details of the…

SCC Spent Nearly £250k ‘Jumping Gun’ in Failed Unitary Authority ‘Power-Grab’

By Julie Armstrong, local democracy reporter and Martin Giles Under Lib Dem pressure, Surrey County Council has admitted spending £246,000 of taxpayer cash on their failed single unitary authority bid,…

Guildford Assault and Robbery Leaves Woman With Serious Injuries

A woman was robbed and left with serious injuries in the early hours of this morning (October 1). A police spokesperson said: “The victim was walking home when she was…

As Winter Looms, We Now Face National Shortage of Vital Flu Vaccine

By Hugh Coakley Some GP surgeries and pharmacies have no winter flu vaccines left and people are being told their earliest date for an appointment is November. The flu line…