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Millmead Views: Orchestra Great – But We Haven’t Got The Money

An occasional column written by our local GBC councillors… By Richard Billington  Conservative Councillor for Tillingbourne Ward So now the nights are drawing in and we approach the season of…

Opinion: The Demise of The Guildford Philharmonic Strikes An Undemocratic Note

By Julian Lyon I have, for a long time now, been an active observer and regular letter-writer on matters about which I feel strongly.  I tend not to hold back…

The Dragon Says: This Must Be A Fresh Start For A Better Guildford

The sudden resignation of Council Leader Tony Rooth has not come as a complete surprise to those who have been watching the council over the past few months. The final…

Opinion: Can we plan a better Guildford?… Yes we can

By Martin Giles Have you ever tried to cycle up the High Street? It’s quite possible for most cyclists but hard work for those of us who, let’s be kind,…

Open Debate: Should We Pay Our Councillors?

Part of the reason that The Guildford Dragon NEWS was created was to encourage local debate. Here are presented two points of view on the subject of paying councillors. Even…

Claire’s Column – A Poisoned Chalice?

In this regular monthly column – a must read for all those interested in Guildford business – Claire Dee reports on the government’s business bank and Autumn Statement This week,…

The Dragon Says: Major Decisions On Guildford’s Future Must Be Made By Full Council

Democracy is the cornerstone of our country. Local democracy is a vital element. It requires that major decisions about the future of our town must be taken in full council…

Millmead Views: Grow Your Own

An occasional column written by our local GBC councillors… by Angela Gunning Cllr for Stoke Ward and Leader of the Labour Group Food airmiles, water use, Fair Trade… Worried about…

The Dragon Says: A plan for Guildford? It’s Time For All Of Us To Step Up To The Challenge

Whatever else the Guildford Vision Group meeting on Tuesday may have done it has certainly stirred up interest in GBC’s plans for our town. This is a good thing. We…

Time Ladies and Gentlemen Please! – Does the Demise of Guildford Pubs Matter?

By Martin Giles My great-grandmother was a bit of a character. She was a brown-ale-drinking, Players-Weights-smoking (at 85 she could still blow a mean smoke-ring), Victorian lady that liked to…