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Flashback: Alderman Hits Out Over Railway Station Revamp Plans and ‘Misleading’ Brochure
Flashback looks at Dragon NEWS stories of a decade ago. Ten years ago this week proposals for the redevelopment of Guildford railway station were beginning to gain attention and attracted…
Coroner Calls for Action Following Suicide and ‘Serious Failings’ in Prison’s Mental Health Care
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A coroner has called for a Surrey prison to take action after finding “serious failings” contributed to a man’s suicide. Former publican Haydar Jefferies…
Highways Bulletin for January 6
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. Further information on Guildford Borough…
Letter: Increased Distance Between Voters and Elected Bodies Diminishes Influence
From Anthony Mallard In response to: SCC Leader Seeking Postponement of County Council Elections to Focus on Devolution Surely, the correct way to determine whether or not the voters of…
Public Urged to ‘Make the Right Choice’ to Relieve High Pressure on Surrey Hospitals
Health leaders are encouraging the Surrey public to help make sure emergency care is available to those who need it by using the right service. The call comes as flu…
Surrey Fire & Rescue Service Urges Residents to Stay Safe with Lithium-ion Batteries
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) recently attended fire caused by a lithium-ion-powered mobility scooter charging in a communal hallway in Guildford. Thanks to the quick response of the…
Surrey Police Spent £23 million on Aborted Move to Leatherhead
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter In an attempt to save money, Surrey Police spent over £23 million in a failed attempt to move its headquarters. The force originally planned…
Letter: Planned ‘Devolution’ Will Not Help the Voluntary Sector
From Chris Stanton In response to: SCC Leader Seeking Postponement of County Council Elections to Focus on Devolution What sort of community do we want to see as a result…
‘Unaltered’ Plan for 25-storey Block in Woking Resubmitted and Recommended for Approval
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter An “unaltered”, previously rejected 25-storey tower block on the former BHS site in Woking town centre is due back before the planning committee next…
School Head Says There Should Be VAT Exemptions for SEN Kids
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Private schools are “not a lifestyle choice but a necessity” for children with special educational needs (SEN), argues the headteacher of an independent school…
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