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Letter: In Praise of Former University Vice Chancellor

From Bernard Parke I am sure that many Guildfordians will remember the late Professor Anthony Kelly with great affection for his remarkable dedication to his work in helping to create…

A Great Place That Helps To Bring People Together

Journalist Anna Valentina is from Russia and currently living in Guildford. Through the Guildford Volunteer Centre she is writing news and features for the Joining In! project’s website that supports community…

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…

Green Belt Group Will Not Stand in Borough Council By-election

A Guildford Greenbelt Group (GGG) spokesperson said last night (August 11) that the “GreenBelt Party” will not be fielding a candidate at the by-election for Lovelace ward, announced following the…

Letter: A281 Flooding Reveals Poor Maintenance and a Shabby Borough

From M. Bedforth I am writing regarding the A281 flooding on Sunday (August 10). Not so long ago, Surrey County Council (SCC) laid special drainpipes to take excess surface water…

Where Is This? No.122

By David Rose A good many replies to last week’s mysteries – the vintage photo showing the junction of Farnham Road and Bridge Street near the entrance to the railway…

Guildford City Get First Win To Kick Start Their Season

Farnham Town (0) 0, Guildford City (1) 1 By Barry Underwood After last week’s defeat, Guildford City deservedly got their season up and running with an excellent performance and result…

Cyclist’s Death Casts Shadow Over Wet London-Surrey Bike Event

The Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 event was overshadowed by the news that a cyclist participating in the event had died of a cardiac failure at Newlands Corner, yesterday (August 10).…

By-election Called In Lovelace Ward – Debates on Green Belt Issue Expected

A Guildford Borough Council (GBC) by-election is to be called in Lovelace ward following the death of Cllr John Garrett on July 26th. In a press release a GBC spokesperson…

Residents Appeal To Ombudsman Following Permission To Redevelop Historic House

Neighbouring residents of an historic property in Guildford are appealing to the Local Government Ombudsman following the grant of planning permission for the redevelopment of a Victorian house and the…