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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…

Opinion: Valuable Contribution Of Volunteers At Electric Theatre Must Be Acknowledged

By Hon Alderman Gordon Bridger The concern for the economic costs of the Surrey Archaeological Society, the Electric Theatre and possibly the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, and the now long lost…

Opinion: The Latest Station Design From Solum is a Disgrace

By Martin Giles Am I the only person outraged at the latest offering by Solum for a redeveloped railway station for Guildford? I actually felt angry when I saw the…

The Dragon Says: Is The Review of the Electric Theatre Truly Open?

Is the review of the future of the Electric Theatre really open-minded or has, in truth, the die been cast from the outset? Last week, apparently out of the blue,…

Opinion: The Election of a Local Political Leader Is Not a Private Affair

By Martin Giles There is little doubt that the controversial demise of Stephen Mansbridge has brought Guildford Borough Council (GBC) into the limelight. This year there has been some real…

Opinion: Cramming Housing Into The Town Centre Is Not The Answer

By Caroline Reeves leader of the opposition at Guildford Borough Council (GBC) and Lib Dem borough councillor for Friary & St Nicolas As expected, the Guildford Greenbelt Group’s (GGG) comment…