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Highways Bulletin: Roadside Rangers Making a Visible Difference Across Surrey
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Junction 10, M25 news here.…
Letter: The Enduring Role of Parish and Town Councils
From Gaynor White clerk to Worplesdon Parish Council Recent commentary in The Guildford Dragon NEWS has raised important questions about the role, relevance, and value of town and parish councils…
Mr Carpenter’s Byfleet Seedling and Other Varieties of Apples
By Mark Coxhead and David Rose, with additional information by Martin Keys George Carpenter was head gardener at a large house called West Hall, between Byfleet and West Byfleet, when…
Guildford MP Visits Local Satellite Firm During 40th Anniversary Year
Guildford MP Zöe Franklin visited Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), one of the town’s leading scientific and technological institutions, as part of the company’s 40th anniversary celebrations. The visit provided…
Letter: Only a Town Council Will Give Us to the Option to Choose on Some Local Services
From George Potter Lib Dem borough and county councillor In response to: What Do Parish Councils Do? In his letter, Labour’s Brian Creese has lashed out at the concept of…
Comment: Parish Councils – Who Cares?
By Martin Giles A letter from the former chair of Guildford Labour on parish councils has triggered a significant reader reaction. Excellent! Part of the role of The Dragon is…
North Street Re-opened
By Martin Giles July 26 – North Street was reopened to traffic today at 12 noon, according to market traders who earlier had had to position their stalls above Market…
Letter: Parish and Town Councils Will Become More Essential Than Ever
From John Ferns In response to: What Do Parish Councils Do? Brian Creese’s recent letter suggests that parish councils are outdated, ineffective, and poor value for money. That may reflect…
Plans for Several Railway Repair Projects Over August Bank Holiday
Buses will replace trains on the lines surrounding Guildford over the August Bank Holiday weekend Saturday August 23 – Monday August 25 while engineering improvements are carried out on the…
Letter: We Should Thank Parish Councillors
From Gavin Morgan In response to: What Do Parish Councils Do? There’s nothing wrong with a healthy discussion about the pros and cons of any branch of government – so…
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