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An Elected Mayor Could Not Have Solved The Problems We Face
From Fiona Curtis At the University of Surrey’s debate on the Elected Mayor referendum questions were asked about Michel Harper’s financial involvement in the campaign. Both Mansbridge and Juneja refuted…
Post Referendum, The Council Will Still Follow The Mansbridge/Juneja ‘Trajectory’
From Ben Paton Mr Mansbridge and Ms Juneja’s refrain when they were in charge of the Local Plan was that they were speaking for the “silent majority”. Many will consider…
Where Were the Petition Supporters?
From Bernard Parke It is noticeable that there were more people who signed the petition than actually voted in favour of having an elected mayor? I wonder why?…
Letter: Council Governance? – Better the Devil We Know
From Ben Paton The essential choice we face in the forthcoming “elected mayor referendum” is between direct democracy and representative democracy. Today we elect councillors who in turn select someone…
Letter: What Would Be the Difference If We Did Have an Elected Mayor?
From John Robson To play devil’s advocate, what would be the difference between an all conquering elected mayor and the current system, which has allowed domination by one party since…
Letter: Elected Mayor Referendum: Points Voters Should Consider
From Guildford borough councillor Tony Rooth When considering voting in the referendum on Thursday, October 13, for a directly elected mayor (DEM) in Guildford, I would suggest voters are aware of the…
Letter: History Writer Seeking Details Of Burpham’s Weybrook Park
From Moira MacQuaide Hall who is researching and writing a book on the history of Burpham. I’m looking for help again please folks! I’m writing my chapter on housing in Burpham…
Letter: Hospital Car Park Takings Can Be Estimated
From Ben Paton In response to: Hospital Refuses To Say How Much It Collects In Car Park Fees Looks like “Sir Humphrey” played a dead bat to the questions about…
Letter: What Does Our Local Entrepreneur Expect to Achieve With An Elected Mayor?
From Gordon Bridger Hon Alderman and former Mayor of Guildford I am very puzzled by what Mr Michel Harper, our dynamic entrepreneur, expects to achieve as a result of the…
Letter: The Council Should Try Harder to Catch Fly-tippers
From John Cooke I would like to support the letter sent by Worplesdon Parish Council (see: Parish Council Fires Broadside To Local Authorities Over Fly-tipping Concerns). Here’s what the parish…
I'm living well for nothing at all! (See: No Trifling Matter: Magpie Trapped in Godalming Sainsbury’s)
Next stop, Debt Chasm! (See: We Should All Be Outraged About the Failure to Deal with Legacy Debt)
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