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GBC Admits Collaborating with Property Developers on SCC Letter Backing Wisley ‘Garden Village’ Bid

A letter written by agents of property developers was presented as a letter of support from one council leader to another, a Freedom of Information report has revealed. The support…

On The Campaign Trail With The Lib Dems

The Guildford Dragon NEWS wanted to see how candidates and party supporters canvassed potential voters for the May 2 council election. We contacted all political groups at Guildford Borough Council…

Packed Schedule Of Courses, Events And More At The Guildford Institute This Summer

This summer the Guildford Institute will be offering more than 50 courses, as well as a packed schedule of special events, group visits and a host of clubs and societies.…

Surrey Police and Council Officers in Weapons and Street Sweep in Ash

A sweep for potential weapons and general clean-up has been staged on Winchester Road and surrounding areas of Ash with a team of Surrey  police and Guildford council officers. The…

The Fascinating World of Worplesdon’s Historic Perry Hill

The Fascinating World of Worplesdon’s Historic Perry Hill

By Janet Ashton Encouraged by Gavin Morgan’s articles Focus on Heritage on Guildford’s Heritage, I would like to highlight another historic part of our borough, Perry Hill in Worplesdon. It…

Delay Adopting Local Plan Until After the Election, Say Opposition Councillors

Guildford opposition parties are calling for adoption of the Local Plan to be deferred until after the borough council elections on May 2. In the wake of criticism of the…

Currys PC World to Move To Ladymead, Homebase Future Uncertain

By Hugh Coakley The Currys PC World store is to move to Ladymead Retail Park and replace the Homebase store there, says a planning application submitted  to Guildford Borough Council.…

SCC Leader Oliver Quits Elmbridge Role to Concentrate on ‘Massive’ Job

By Rebecca Curley local democracy reporter Surrey County Council leader Tim Oliver has announced he will not stand again as a borough councillor for Elmbridge. The former leader of the…

Time Honourably Served or Had Enough – Councillors Who Are Standing Down

There will be some changes to embrace at Guildford Borough Council after the May 2 election. In addition to the replacements caused by electoral success or failure, in a contest…

Nominations Close for Local Election, the Most Unpredictable in Living Memory

Surprisingly, despite today’s febrile political climate, fewer candidates will contest the 48 seats at Guildford Borough Council on May 2 than fought in the 2015 election. Rumours are rife that…