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Opinion: Participant Involvement Not Welcomed at the London Road Scheme ‘Workshop’
By Terry Newman chair of the London Road Action Group (LRAG) based on his members’ update There were several disappointments about the London Road Active Travel workshop held on November…
Councillors Told of £16 million Contract Overspend in Closed Meeting
By Martin Giles Guildford councillors were told in an emergency closed meeting last night that £19 million had been spent on a contract expected to cost just £3 million. Around…
New Borough Council Executive Announced Following Lib Dem Election Win
By Martin Giles The leader of the Guildford Borough Council (GBC), Julia McShane, has announced her new Executive team. This follows her own election as leader at the Selection Council…
Opinion: I Wish the New Council Good Luck, They’ll Need It!
By Joss Bigmore As votes were counted, revealing who would be Guildford’s borough councillors for the next four years, only cruel fate prevented me from taking my proper place to…
Coalition Partners Trade Verbal Blows While Claiming Credit for Latest Council Budget
By Martin Giles Cracks in the Liberal Democrat and Residents for Guildford and Villages (R4GV) borough council coalition are widening following a Lib Dem press release on the recently approved…
Opinion: 20 Reasons Not to Build on Green Fields
By David Roberts What’s the difference between a field and a piece of derelict urban land? Not much from a developer’s point of view – except that the field is…
Letter: The Elephant in GBC’s Net Zero Room Is Energy-Hungry Spectrum
From: Ramsey Nagaty leader of the Guildford Greenbelt Group and borough councillor for Shalford In response to Dragon Interview: ‘Dream Job’ For Guildford’s New Climate Change Lead, George Potter The…
County Council Says Be Aware of the Flood Risk
Be prepared for flooding is the message being given to Surrey residents who live near rivers or other watercourses, or who can be impacted by surface water or groundwater flooding.…
Councillors Describe Wisley Campaign Video as ‘Powerful’ – Developer Says It Is ‘Inaccurate’
By Martin Giles A campaign video, widely praised by those objecting to the proposed 2,000 home development of the former Wisley Airfield, has provoked an angry comment on the site’s…
Elmbridge Council Criticises Spelthorne’s Draft Local Plan
By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Spelthorne councillors are “not behind” their own council’s plans to allow 9,000 homes to be built in the borough, according to a neighbouring council.…
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