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Pushing Pedals: Stop the Cycling Culture War and Admit We are Addicted to the Car

This is the regular column on local cycling by the Guildford Bicycle User Group (G-BUG). Its vision is to make cycling in Guildford safer, more convenient and fun. Members share…

Opinion: Accountability Should Not Be Measured by Minutes Being Videoed

By Will Salmon Lib Dem borough councillor for Onslow   In response to: Dragon Editor on Interviewing Local Politicians Accountability and time spent on video interviews are not the same…

Opinion: We Simply Want the Same Level of Access to Our Park As the Able-Bodied

By Karen Robinson Before becoming disabled, I had no idea how vital being out of the house and reconnecting with the world is, and living in Burpham with the beautiful…

Opinion: Food Shortages – Government Needs to Think Healthy and Think Local

By Roberta Sonnino Professor of sustainable food systems at the University of Surrey When Covid first hit, we were forced to quickly grow accustomed to empty shelves in our once…

The Dragon Says: Dodging Questions Is a Telling Failure

What do you think when someone says, “No comment” or refuses to answer questions? It happens more and more on TV news programmes: “We asked the government for a spokesperson…

Opinion: A New Strategy Is Required for Guildford Planning

By Richard Mills chair of the Guildford Town Centre Conservatives but writing in a personal capacity In recent weeks, The Dragon’s columns have echoed a widespread view that Planning in…

Opinion: Another High Building Brings Questions for May Elections

By Alistair Smith Chair of the Guildford Society The approval allowing redevelopment of No 1 Onslow Street highlights that Guildford town centre is changing in ways that need proper consideration…

Opinion: Our Development Will Provide an Affordable Housing Choice

By Antonis Pazourou At Taylor Wimpey we have a long and proud track record of delivering new homes across the UK, including homes the government defines as “Affordable Homes”. So,…

The Dragon Says: What’s Going On at GBC Planning?

It’s been nearly two years since The Dragon first alerted our readers to GBC’s problems with delays in its planning department. It’s frustrating for everyone but none more than the…

The Worplesdon Witness February 2023

Jan Messinger with her round up of news from the parish of Worplesdon One hundred years old and doing well It’s not every day a Worplesdon resident reaches the milestone…