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Shalford Cricket Club Under Threat from Planned A281 Widening In Shalford Common

Plans for a dual carriageway for a stretch of the A281 in Shalford could mean that, “In the long run it could lead to cricket no longer being played on…

Post Office Move to WH Smith’s Confirmed – Consultation Results Undisclosed

By Hugh Coakley Post Office Ltd have confirmed the move of Guildford Town Post Office from the top of North Street to WH Smith in the High Street but would…

Surrey Police Headquarters Leaving Guildford for Leatherhead

Surrey Police are moving their headquarters and operational base from Guildford’s Mount Browne to Leatherhead, the Police and Crime Commissioner, David Munro, said today (March 21). The new £20.5 million…

‘Shame on You’, SCC Told After Backdown on Climate Change

By Rebecca Curley (local democracy reporter) and Martin Giles Environment campaigners stormed out of a Surrey County Council (SCC) meeting after a motion to set a target to tackle climate…

Ash Bridge Proposal Overshadows Longest Council Executive Meeting for Years

Local controversy over Ash Bridge dominated a busy and lengthy GBC Executive meeting last night (March 19, 2019). With the borough council elections only weeks away, the meeting lasted nearly…

Replacement of Guildford Spectrum Leisure Centre

The council Executive last night (March 19) agreed to set up a detailed business case to build a replacement for Guildford Spectrum, the popular venue used by local residents, sports…

All Guildford Taxis to Take Card Payments From April

Paying for your town taxi will be easier from April 1. From then, all Guildford-licensed taxis must have a card payment device and accept payments by credit and debit card.…

PCC Announces Preferred Candidate for Chief Constable of Surrey

David Munro, Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner, has announced that Gavin Stephens is his preferred candidate as new Chief Constable of Surrey (March 18). The appointment is subject to a…

Residents Get Road Resurfaced With Help From Their County Councillor

A thorough resurfacing of Byrefield Road in Rydes Hill, Guildford has finally been completed after residents called their local county councillor to help them get the work done. However, it…

Worplesdon Matters – ‘What a Joke!’

A Conservative election campaign newsletter is misleading, says Julian Cranwell, regular council critic, and Dragon commentator. “The Worplesdon Tory candidates have already published their flyer with the claim ‘preserving our…