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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…

Opinion: We Can All Help The Refugees – In Guildford Too

By Caroline Reeves Many of us have seen and read the really harrowing accounts of life for refugees across Europe and while we wait for the government to be pro-active,…

Opinion: Pssst… Don’t Talk To The Dragon

If you are reading this you are probably already more interested in Guildford’s local politics than most. That’s good. We should all be interested. As we often have said, the…

Opinion: The Masterplan – GGG say Too Little, Too Late

By Andrew Procter writing on behalf of the Guildford Greenbelt Group Guildford stands at a critical point in terms of its future development. There are some very exciting opportunities for…

Stephen Mansbridge – A Look Back On An Eventful Council Career – Part 3

The sudden departure of the leader of Guildford Borough Council caught many by surprise and it can be directly linked to recent Guildford Dragon NEWS’ stories that he had kept…

Stephen Mansbridge – A Look Back On An Eventful Council Career – Part 2

The sudden departure of the leader of Guildford Borough Council caught many by surprise and it can be directly linked to recent Guildford Dragon NEWS’ stories that he had kept…

The Dragon Says: Questions Remain Over the Eashing Solar Farm Affair

Reports of money being offered to a political party, payable when planning permission is granted, quite properly, rings alarm bells. Then when the party concerned knows nothing about the offer…

Opinion: Lib Dems Are Up For The Fight to Rebuild

Former Guildford MP and local party chair  Sue Doughty attended the Lib Dem conference in Bournemouth. The Guildford Dragon asked her to report… Party conferences are when members come together…