- Stay Connected
Socialize
Abraham Lincoln
If given the truth, the people can be depended upon to meet any national crisis...
Guildford news...
for Guildford people, brought to you by Guildford reporters - Guildford's own news service
Comment: Parties Start Their Stalk For Partners to Help Them Battle in The Political Jungle
By Martin Giles As the dust begins to settle after the most tumultuous week, perhaps ever, in Guildford’s local politics the question must be what next? The electorate has had…
Tories Lose Overall Control of GBC – Election Results As They Were Announced
The drama exceeded expectations at the borough council election count yesterday (May 3, 2019) and the Guildford result is one of many shocks demonstrating the depth of the Conservative rout…
Ten Complaints Against County Council Dismissed, One Referred, One Upheld
By Rebecca Curley local democracy reporter Failure to respond to emails or phone calls and making false statements on social media were among complaints about county councillors last year. There…
The Dragon Says: In Touch or Out of Touch?
Are the champagne corks already popping at Guildford’s Tory HQ in, er, Woking? Who could blame them for celebrating early? If national politics have any influence on the borough council…
Worplesdon Matters – ‘What a Joke!’
A Conservative election campaign newsletter is misleading, says Julian Cranwell, regular council critic, and Dragon commentator. “The Worplesdon Tory candidates have already published their flyer with the claim ‘preserving our…
R4GV Register As a Political Party
The new Residents For Guildford And Villages (R4GV) group has won registration as a political party, approved by the Electoral Commission. They say this will ensure its Independent candidates can…
Councillor Critical of University’s Blackwell Farm Plans
A borough councillor, in a letter to The Guildford Dragon NEWS, claims that the University of Surrey is going back on an undertaking given that Blackwell Farm would remain part…
Letter: Politicising the Pancake Races Was Inappropriate
From Jan Todd In response to: Pancake Politics Cause a Stir – Council Leader Accuses ‘R4GV’ of ‘Overstepping the Mark’ This year was the first time I had ever attended…
The Dragon Says: 2019 – A Crucial Year for the Future of Guildford
This year is going to be hugely significant for Guildford’s future. The months that lie ahead in 2019 are packed with controversy and challenge. First, there is the Local Plan…
Pollution Professor Advises Guildford Labour on the Importance of Clean Air
Air pollution in Guildford is a major concern for many residents also concerned in the international bid to help combat the growing problem of dangers connected with climate change. So…
See: E-Bikes for Hire Arrive in Guildford
Recent Comments