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Opinion: Councillor Votes Must Be A Matter of Public Record
By Martin Giles Council votes are normally taken by a show of hands, which means that the way individual councillors vote is normally not known or recorded, but things might…
Opinion: This Crucial Decision on Housing Must Be Scrutinised
By Susan Parker Leader of the Guildford Greenbelt Group at Guildford Borough Council Setting a housing target for our borough is probably the most important decision Guildford Borough Council will…
The Dragon Says: Readers Have A Right To Comment, The Dragon Is Right To Scrutinise
Who would be a council leader? The pay is modest, the responsibilities and time demands heavy and the likelihood of popularity, in current times at least, almost negligible. At the…
Opinion: Should A Criminal Record Bar Political Activity?
By Martin Giles Does a disgraced former councillor with a criminal conviction for dishonesty, on several counts, have the right to raise a petition that might influence the way we…
Opinion: Pedestrian Safety in Guildford is a Deadly Problem
By David Bentley Is there a problem in Guildford when it comes to recognizing the bleeding obvious? The death of a second person following the accident on Bridge Street, on…
The Dragon Says: EU Referendum To Be Decided With Hearts Not Minds?
The previous Dragon opinion piece on the forthcoming EU referendum has confirmed one thing at least. The EU excites debate and polarises opinion. There have been more comments on that article…
The Dragon Says: Attention Needed At Litter ‘Grot Spots’ Volunteer Pickers Cannot Reach
By David Rose There have been several comments to the story in which Guildford MP Anne Milton is encouraging people to undertake community litter picking ahead of the Queen’s 90th…
The Dragon Says: EU – In Or Out?
The referendum to decide whether the UK stays in the European Union looms closer. It could be as early as June this year. It will be one of the most…
Opinion: My Fears Over ‘The Great Wall Of Guildford’
By Robert Benjafield Guildford has, like many a town in south-east England, a problem. Demand for housing exceeds supply. Everybody knows that – especially those seeking a home for a…
Citizens Speak – Views on Proposed Changes at Newlands Corner
Surrey County Council is proposing improvements at beauty spot Newlands Corner (click here to see the proposals). Phase 1 will include a Family Play Trail, but with plans to charge for car parking to help to fund…
See Dragon story: GBC’s Explanation of Major Land Sale Notice Error ‘Borders on Arrogant’ Says Councillor
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