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By Martin Giles The Guildford Dragon NEWS is one year old today. Many might have doubted our chances of survival, but we are still here trying our best to live…
March 27, 2013 / 6 Comments / Read More
“The wheels of local government turn very slowly,” said Cllr David Goodwin, the other day, to a resident asking why it was taking so long to paint some lines on…
March 24, 2013 / No Comment / Read More
So the plans to build Waitrose may face two judicial reviews and many residents, especially parents with young children, remain fed up with the announced intention to close the York…
March 18, 2013 / 2 Comments / Read More
Honorary Freemen and Honorary Aldermen should be seen but not heard. That seems to be the view of many councillors at Millmead. A few months ago all the party leaders…
October 19, 2012 / 3 Comments / Read More
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…
September 20, 2012 / No Comment / Read More
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…
September 11, 2012 / No Comment / Read More
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…
September 1, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More
There is something wrong at Guildford Borough Council. So say seven Alderman who between them have decades of experience of council affairs. Five of the seven served as town mayors…
July 17, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More
Are you fed up with the state of local roads? Our story on Cabell Road reports the anger of Park Barn residents about the state of their roads. Others have…
June 28, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More
Who cares if you vote in a local election? It won’t make any difference will it? They are just a glorified opinion poll of what we think of the national…
May 13, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More
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