By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter How did an ambitious 1,650 home development become the “biggest financial risk” to a Surrey council? The Weyside Urban Village (WUV) scheme, led by Guildford Borough Council, could see hundreds of new homes, community buildings, employment space and improved infrastructure built.…

Dragon Interview: MP Zöe Franklin Reviews Topical Issues

It is now a full year since Zöe Franklin became the MP for Guildford and in this long-format interview with Dragon editor Martin Giles, she is invited to consider if she would do anything differently if she could have her time over again. See also: MP Hopes…

Wildlife Group Invites Nature Lovers To Spot and Record Threatened Species

People throughout Surrey are being invited to look for and record sightings of five key species which typify the range of the area’s wildlife – but could disappear if their decline continues. The search has been launched by Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT), which has produced a specially-designed…

Proposed New Leisure Contract Should Improve Facilities and the Council’s Income

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A new water play area, re-designed gym and increased lido opening hours – these are some of the changes that could be coming to Guildford’s leisure operations under a proposed new contract. Guildford Borough Council has announced it hopes to award…

Witness Appeal Following Fatal Collision

Surrey Police were called to the A286 Grayswood Road in Brook shortly before 3.20pm on Friday,  June 27, by South East Coast Ambulance Service, following reports of a single vehicle collision at the location involving the rider of a black Triumph Tiger motorcycle. Sadly, despite the best…

Celebration at Guildford Cathedral of Its Latest and Future Church Leaders

The annual celebration of the latest and future church leaders has taken place at Guildford Cathedral. This included deacons who have been newly ordained in the Church of England and priests who have completed their first year of ordained ministry within the Diocese of Guildford. The annual ordination…

One Homeowner Recompensed but Fight Continues Over Waverley CIL Charges

By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter and Guildford Dragon reporters A homeowner who faced the threat of court action, heavy fines and even imprisonment over planning fees charged by Waverley Borough Council has finally been vindicated – but the battle continues for 20 other residents who are…

GBC Working Hard To Mitigate Looming Weyside Urban Village Deficit

By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Funding a 1,650-home development project is still “the biggest financial risk” to Guildford Borough Council as it tries to manage its growing budget deficit. The council hopes its flagship Weyside Urban Village (WUV) scheme will see hundreds of new homes, 40…

NHS Surrey Issue Heatwave Advice Following Met Office Warning

The NHS in Surrey is reminding the public in ways which they can keep themselves safe after UKHSA and the Met…

Guildford Charity’s Tribute To The Great Stevie Wonder

By David Reading The influential Billboard magazine in the USA has just declared Stevie Wonder to be the greatest R&B artist…

Busy First Half of 2025 for Scouting in Guildford

Report by Neil Wibberley The first half of 2025 has been busy for Scouting in Guildford. February saw Scouts from both…

Comment: The 10-year NHS Plan – What Is the Challenge for Guildford?

The Guildford Society is supporting improved community based healthcare services in Guildford in line with the NHS 10-year plan and best…