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Dragon Interview: New Guildford Mayor Howard Smith

If you did not already know the Borough of Guildford has a new Mayor, Howard Smith, a Labour borough councillor who represents Westborough ward. In an interview with Dragon editor…

Delaying the Net-Zero Transition Could Have Dire Consequences, Research Reveals

By Esme Campbell Delayed and disorganised energy transitions increase the economic risks of climate change, new research from the University of Surrey reveals. The paper, published in Ecological Economics, outlines…

County Council Leader Appeals to MPs Not to ‘Talk Down’ Children’s Services

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey County Council has made an apparent U-turn on MPs’ engagement with cases involving Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The council has denied…

Guildford Plays Its Part in Campaign to Protect Bees

Guildford Borough Council marked World Bee Day by highlighting the important role bees play in the ecosystem and what the council is doing locally to help protect them. Bees support…

A New Superdrug is Coming to Guildford’s Ladymead Retail Park

By Stella Kuchanny Guildford shoppers are set to see a new addition to the town’s retail scene: a brand-new Superdrug store on-schedule to open on Thursday, May 29 at Ladymead…

Two Candidates Compete for Seat on Ash Parish Council

By David Reading The residents in Ash South will go to the polls on Thursday, May 29, to elect a new parish councillor. The by-election follows the resignation of Sara…

MPs Unite in Criticism of SCC’s Handling of SEND Cases

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey MPs have slammed the council for apparently closing down discussions on constituent SEND cases. In a rare case of unity between parties, both…

Guided Walk and a Talk Celebrating Guildford’s Railway Heritage

Following Geoff Burch and David Rose’s successful recent exhibition of vintage railway photos and memorabilia at Guildford station, they have a free guided walk and a talk coming up. Join…

EasyJet to Run Its Full Half-term Flight Schedule Despite Strike Action

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Gatwick Airport’s largest carrier easyJet is expecting to run its full schedule during the busy half term period despite industrial action taking place by…

Stoke Mill To Be a Pub If Plans Are Approved by Borough Council

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Plans have been submitted for a new pub in Guildford. The building on Woking Road could be transformed into a destination pub. McMullen and…