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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.…
The Dragon Says: Conservative Party Turmoil – Do They Take Us For Fools?
You can’t fool all the people, all the time: Abraham Lincoln. The big local news is that Alan Young has left his leadership of the Guildford Conservative Association (GCA), larded…
Opinion: Freedom of Speech Is Precious – But Nothing To Be Scared Of
It is a sign of our mature and free society that we take freedom of speech for granted – but, of course, we shouldn’t. The cost of that freedom is…
The Dragon Says: Here’s To 2014
As some people are still recovering from the floods that have caused huge disruption for families and businesses alike, we reach the end of one year and the beginning of…
See Dragon story: GBC’s Explanation of Major Land Sale Notice Error ‘Borders on Arrogant’ Says Councillor
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