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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…

The Dragon Says: Let’s Create A Museum That Future Generations Will Appreciate

In the debate over the sad state of affairs at Guildford Museum everyone seems to agree on one thing: the museum, as it stands, is failing. Annual attendance numbers, it…

The Dragon Says: Ms Juneja Should Show True Remorse

“And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for you meddling kids.” This is how every episode of Scooby Doo, the American animated children’s show from the 1970s,…

The Dragon Says: It Is Time For The Council Leader To Answer

What are we to make of the behaviour of the leader of Guildford Borough Council Stephen Mansbridge? Since the conviction of his close friend and business associate he has said…

Opinion: Death Threats Have No Place in Guildford’s Politics

You might feel extremely strongly that the green belt around Guildford needs protecting. You might feel very strongly that Guildford needs more houses and a fraction of the green belt…

The Dragon Says: Monika Juneja – The Remaining Question

One stand out question remains in the wake of the Monika Juneja court case this week. It is not what sentence she will receive, no doubt the judge will consider…

The Dragon Says: We Must Have No Double Standards in Guildford

The Mayor of Guildford has acknowledged his mistake in allowing a councillor to overrun his speaking time limit while, in the same debate, cutting off some public speakers mid sentence.…

The Dragon Says: It Is Time For Cllr Juneja To Step Aside

It is right and proper that only the courts should decide on the case against Cllr Monika Juneja. Only they will hear all the evidence. But there are many precedents…

The Dragon Says: Silly Questions? Don’t Worry – Tell the Council Your Views Anyway

Imagine you are a Guildford Borough councillor. Imagine, and this might be a bit tougher, you really want to represent your constituents views on the Draft Local Plan – not…

The Dragon Says: A Congestion Charge For Guildford Should Be Considered

Should planners consider the introduction of a congestion charge for Guildford? In a letter Bernard Parke, a former mayor, has suggested that it should. The letter has sparked some interest.…