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Letter: Waverley’s Management of CIL Money Is Morally Questionable

From Paul Spooner chair of the Godalming & Ash Conservative Association and former leader of GBC In response to: Conservative Claims on Use of CIL Payments ‘Political Theatre’ Say Lib…

Dragon Interview: MP Hopes Thames Water Fine Will Be ‘Final Nail in Its Coffin’

Guildford’s MP tells Dragon editor Martin Giles that she was pleased to see the £122 million fine imposed on Thames Water for its continued poor performance and would welcome the…

Conservative Claims on Use of CIL Payments ‘Political Theatre’ Say Lib Dems

By Martin Giles Conservative councillors at Waverley Borough Council (WBC) are demanding answers from the council’s Liberal Democrat-led Executive over the use of the estimated £2.9 million of interest income…

Thames Water Faces £122 Million Penalty Following Ofwat Inquiry

By David Reading and Martin Giles Thames Water has been fined more than £122 million by regulator Ofwat following an investigation into its operations. The water industry regulator imposed the…

New Knife Crime Strategy for Surrey Announced

By Esme Campbell A new strategy to tackle Surrey knife crime was unveiled last week by the Police and Crime Commissioner which focuses on working with communities to prevent offences…

Public Asked for Views on SCC’s Proposal for Reduced Speed Limits

By Martin Giles Speed limits on some of Guildford and Waverley’s rural roads are being reviewed. Currently, unless specific speed restrictions have been imposed, they are all subject to the…

Guildford Healthcare Staff Celebrated for Transformative Mental Health Support

Two staff members from Farnham Road Hospital have received top honours at the annual Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Staff Awards, recognising their creative and compassionate work in…

Will the Government Help Save Community Pubs? Asks Surrey MP

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter An “amazing” not-for-profit community pub has topped a poll of best watering holes – and even got a shout out in the House of…

A Lighthouse in the Centre of Town Showing the Way to Community

By Stella Kuchanny From the outside, The Lighthouse on the Upper High Street, may seem like an ordinary store, but step inside and a very different story unfolds. Run almost…

Letter: SCC Directs Weedkilling Policy

From George Potter Lib Dem borough and county councillor In response to: If GBC Wishes To Be Nature-friendly, Stop Spraying Weedkiller Given that Mrs Redpath has emailed me about pavement…