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Comment: It Is All About Power, Not Democracy

By Martin Giles Make no mistake, the real motivation behind the Labour government’s rush to impose its reorganisation of local government is its desire for power. Don’t believe any nonsense…

Opinion: We Need to Talk About… Potholes 

By Cllr Jane Austin leader of the Conservative Group at Waverley Borough Council As a borough councillor, I’ve been as frustrated as everyone else by the explosion of potholes over…

Opinion: Those Who Say They Are Apolitical Are Being Dishonest

By George Potter Lib Dem borough and county councillor It is a shame that Gavin Morgan, a man whose dedication to the town is undeniable, seems to be labouring under…

Opinion: Cultural Change and Leadership Will Be Required by West Surrey’s Children’s Services

By Fiona Davidson former R4GV Surrey county councillor As the former chair of the Children and Families’ Select Committee at Surrey County Council I was pleased to learn that central…

Opinion: A Brave New World – with No Party Politics Please

By John Ferns Whether anyone likes it or not, Guildford is moving towards a “unitary authority” model of local government, so it is timely to reflect on what works –…

Opinion: Seven Years of Inaction Is Not Good Enough

By Cllr Daniel Husseini Conservative Waverley borough councillor for Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse Since my election to Waverley Borough Council, I have pushed hard for progress on the redevelopment of…

Column: Ben’s Record – Titbits of Guildford News

Introducing a new occasional column written by the very well-known Guildford character Ben Darnton of Ben’s Record’s in Tunsgate. In the column Ben, who also publishes Guildford Past & Present,…

Opinion: Why We Need an Independent Investigation of CIL at Waverley

By Cllr Jane Austin leader of the Conservative Group at Waverley Borough Council One year on and Waverley’s CIL scandal continues. Not one victim has been refunded under Waverley’s review…

Opinion: Guildford Does Need a Town Council

By Gavin Morgan founder of the Guildford History Forum Most of us in the town centre will by now have received a booklet about a proposal to set up a…

Opinion: The Shocking £20m+ Cost of Cancelling the Guildford Park Road Development

By Philip Brooker Conservative leader of the opposition at Guildford Borough Council Last weekend’s excellent article in the Guildford Dragon by Alistair Smith of the Guildford Society, Guildford Deserves Better…