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The Dragon Says: The Solace Report States the Obvious – Real Change is Needed Urgently

By Martin Giles There were no real surprises in the Solace report on the current state of Guildford Borough Council. For those who have been observing GBC in recent years,…

Insight: Guildford Borough Council’s ‘Incubation’

By Bernard Quoroll former local authority chief executive officer and  “independent person” at Guildford Borough Council What do I mean “incubation”? An egg has been laid in the form of…

Opinion: Action on Building Heights Is Needed Now

By Nic Allen retired architect and member of the Guildford Society There has been an ongoing discussion about the heights of new developments in Guildford and much concern raised that…

Insight: Running an Election – Part Three The Result

With more elections looming across the county, including one for the Police & Crime Commissioner role, Bernard Quoroll recounts his experiences as a local government officer and as a returning…

Insights: Running an Election – Part Two The Count

With more elections looming across the county, including one for the Police & Crime Commissioner role, Bernard Quoroll recounts his experiences as a local government officer and as a returning…

Insight: Running an Election – Part One The Vote

With more elections looming across the county, including one for the Police & Crime Commissioner role, Bernard Quoroll recounts his experiences as a local government officer and as a returning…

Insight: The Council Should Not Be Marking Its Own Homework

Part 3 of open letter from former local authority CEO Bernard Quoroll to the new joint CEO for Guildford and Waverley, Pedro Wrobel. See also Part 1: Guildford Needs You…

Insight: Lead from the Front on Values

Part 2 of open letter from former local authority CEO Bernard Quoroll to the new joint CEO for Guildford and Waverley, Pedro Wrobel. See also Part 1: Guildford Needs You…

The Worplesdon Witness April 2024

Jan Messinger with her round up of news from the parish of Worplesdon. Winning Worplesdon Young Musicians announced The overall winner of Worplesdon Young Musician 2024 is Connie Firth, age…

Insight: Guildford Needs You to Succeed

An open letter from former local authority CEO Bernard Quoroll to the new joint CEO for Guildford and Waverley, Pedro Wrobel. Dear Pedro Wrobel, Welcome to Guildford (and Waverley). I…