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The Dragon Says: We Should All Be Outraged About the Failure to Deal with Legacy Debt
Is the penny beginning, at last, to drop? After months of apparent indifference, it seems that Guildford and Waverley voters are waking up to the reality that their existing borough…
Opinion: Why Are We Still Waiting for Answers on a £19m Housing Overspend?
By Bilal Akhtar Conservative borough councillor for Worplesdon Why are Guildford residents still waiting for answers on a £19 million Housing overspend? In May 2023, shortly after the local elections,…
Opinion: £7m of Overspends in Six Months – The Cost of Lib Dem Rule in Waverley
By Jane Austin Leader of the Conservative Group at Waverley Borough Council I have been knocking on a lot of doors recently, and many residents ask why I am standing…
Opinion: Guildford Needs a Town Council
By George Potter Lib Dem county and borough councillor The numbers at the borough council meeting on Monday spoke for themselves. After a long and thoughtful debate, 24 councillors from…
Opinion: A Parish Council for Guildford – Not Needed and Not Wanted
By Bob Hughes Conservative county and borough councillor This week, Guildford Borough Council voted to push forward their ambition to establish a parish council for the town itself. Unlike the…
Insights: Time is Running Out for the Masterplan
By Bernard Quoroll former local authority CEO The recent exchange between Cllr George Potter and former Cllr John Rigg, deserves some unpicking. It followed publication of John Rigg’s opinion piece:…
Column: Ben’s Record – Titbits of Guildford News
An occasional column written by the very well-known Guildford character Ben Darnton of Ben’s Record’s in Tunsgate. Ben, who also publishes Guildford Past & Present, puts on the record titbits…
Opinion: Guildford Cannot Afford to Delay Decisions on Flood Alleviation
By John Rigg former Residents for Guildford & Villages borough councillor and chair of the Guildford Vision Group Guildford faces a decision that could shape the future safety and prosperity…
Comment: How An Elderly Man’s Accident Shone a Light on 21st Century Healthcare
By David Reading A young man I’d known for years knocked on the door and pleaded for help. His 83-year-old Dad had fallen over in the street outside our house…
The Dragon Says: Marry in Haste, Repent at Leisure
So, in the face of comprehensive apathy, GBC’s recommendation is to press ahead with the formation of a council for Guildford Town. But it can only be a recommendation. Already,…
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