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Shalford Councillors Renege on Election Green Belt Pledge
Two Shalford borough councillors have failed to explain to The Guildford Dragon NEWS why they have reneged on an election commitment to oppose development of Blackwell Farm, near the Hog’s…
Local Plan Debate Produces No Change In Battle Lines
The following article is a sketch style report of Tuesday night’s (May 16, 2017) Guildford Borough Council (GBC) debate on the Local Plan… Although eventually decided by a large majority,…
Borough Council Approves Further Public Consultation on the Local Plan
Guildford Borough Council (GBC) voted overwhelmingly, by 34 votes to 8, last night (May 16, 2017) to proceed to a further round of public consultation on the changes made to…
Effingham Planning Appeal Hearing Commences
A planning appeal hearing for a major development proposal in Effingham commenced today (May 16, 2017). Howard Partnership Trust and Berkeley Homes are appealing against Guildford Borough Council’s refusal to…
Guildford’s Labour Candidate for the General Election Announced
Howard Smith has been announced as Guildford Labour’s candidate for the general election to be held on June 8. Smith is a local man. Born and bred in Guildford, he…
Royal Surrey Confirms It Is Unaffected By Cyber-attack
A statement on the Royal Surrey County Hospital website confirms that the hospital trust has been unaffected by the worldwide “ransomware” cyber-attack that is still troubling seven UK hospitals. In…
A Pint of Science and Two Packets of Crisps Please
One only has to consider a smart phone to release that scientific advances can affect our lives hugely and for curious minds finding out more of the science that shapes…
Puttenham Golf Course’s 150-year-old Landmark Oak Tree Is No More
The ancient oak tree that was a proud landmark in the middle of the first fairway at Puttenham Golf Club finally succumbed to Father Time on Tuesday (May 9). No…
Six Guildford Candidates Nominated for the General Election
Six general election candidates have been nominated for the Guildford parliamentary constituency. They are: Mark Andrew Bray-Parry (The Green Party) Semi Essessi Zoe Louise Franklin (Liberal Democrat) Anne Frances Milton…
Send & Ripley History Society’s Appeal To Save Its Museum
With serious structural issues having recently come to light, Send & Ripley History Society is fundraising to save its much-loved museum building. Once a branch of National Westminster Bank, the building which…
See Dragon story: GBC’s Explanation of Major Land Sale Notice Error ‘Borders on Arrogant’ Says Councillor
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