Letter: What Would Be the Real Benefits of City Status?

Published on: 29 Oct, 2021
Updated on: 29 Oct, 2021

From Anthony Mallard

In response to: Guildford Launches Its Third Attempt For City Status

I have to admit that the further bid for city status appears to continue a long-held ambition for our town. Many people believe that with a cathedral and a university it should receive this perceived accolade.

But is it a rather a vanity project, are there real benefits? I don’t know and I believe that, setting aside the superficial thoughts that it would be a good idea, there are few facts that are in the public domain to enable a balanced decision on costs and benefits to be made. Could the money be better spent?

This is an ideal opportunity for the borough to set out its stall and consult/inform the community. After all, it is the local community that will pay for any associated costs.

We need to be shown that it is not just a good idea and that it has real merit.

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