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Letter: Better Government? Where is the Transparency or Competence?

From: Ben Paton In response to: We Do Need Better Government That’s Transparent and Competent John Rigg’s statement: “…most don’t even understand the difference between borough council, county council and…

Letter: Only The Dragon Focuses on Guildford

From: Brian Creese former chair of Guildford Labour We are very lucky to have The Guildford Dragon NEWS here, and personally I will support it in any way I can.…

Letter: Revaluation of Properties Urgently Required for Fairer Local Taxaxation

From: David Roberts In response to: If Councils Had the Power to Raise Local Taxes… In case anyone has been asleep for the last 15 years, big government is back.…

Letter: We Do Need Better Government That’s Transparent and Competent

From: John Rigg Former R4GV borough councillor In response to: If Councils Had the Power to Raise Local Taxes… I welcome Ben Paton’s letter as we really need to think…

Letter: Should London Road Scheme Be Postponed Until Gosden Hill Decisions Are Made?

From: Anthony Mallard In response to: Developer Announces Public Consultation Events for Gosden Hill Site I moved to Guildford in 1986 and can well recall at that time the large…

Letter: If Councils Had the Power to Raise Local Taxes…

From: Ben Paton In response to: Centralisation of Power Can Only Be Tackled By Constitutional Change It is very simple, always has been. Government’s power and legitimacy derives from taxation.…

Letter: Why Not Try the Bus?

From: Mark Worley chair North West Surrey Bus Users Group I often read ill-informed comments about the poor state of Guildford’s bus service. It is true that Park & Ride…

Letter: Centralisation of Power Can Only Be Tackled By Constitutional Change

From: Bernard Quoroll former local authority CEO In response to: Do We Want Totally Centralised Government? Sadly, that moment has long since passed. A half-hearted attempt to proclaim some sort…

Letter: Leave London Road As It Is

From: Dave Middleton In response to: Action Group Unhappy With SCC Meeting on London Road Proposals As a bicycle rider (I refuse to be considered a ‘cyclist’ for fear of…

Letter: Proposal Would Have a Major Impact on Adult Learning

From: Sarah Brandon In response to: SCC Considering Adult Learning Centre for Children’s Services It would be sad day if the community loses this resource. If SCC Children’s Services moves…