Real Progress Reported On Hog’s Back Path But Walkers Want Right of Way Established
By Martin Giles A new proposal for a path that would allow walkers to continue to enjoy views over the Surrey Hills from the Hog’s Back has been welcomed by those negotiating with Loseley Estate. But the community representatives are holding out for a public right of…
The Dragon Says: We Should All Be Outraged About the Failure to Deal with Legacy Debt
Is the penny beginning, at last, to drop? After months of apparent indifference, it seems that Guildford and Waverley voters are waking up to the reality that their existing borough councils, largely free of debt, are about to be subsumed into a new council that will be…
Bramley Fuel Leak: Clean-up Operation Making Progress, Residents Told
By David Reading Bramley residents have been assured that the clean-up operation following the fuel leak crisis in the village is making progress but residents’ concerns remain. The assurance came from Environmental Protection Services – the specialists dealing with the contamination – at a public meeting on…
‘Long Overdue’ Demolition of Empty Council Homes In Westborough Begins
By Esme Campbell Empty council homes that are unsafe to live in are being demolished in an effort to improve social housing across Guildford. Council-owned properties in Westborough and Park Barn, which have been vacant for several years, are being knocked down as part of Guildford Borough…
What Are Guildford People Saying About the West Surrey Elections?
The Dragon team went to Guildford High Street to see what Guildford people are saying about the impending local elections for the new West Surrey Council……
Waverley Candidates for West Surrey Council
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter In less than a month voters head to the polls in a landmark Surrey election. On Thursday, May 7, for the first time in over 50 years, local government will change as the county council merges with its 11 boroughs and…
Private Girls’ School Can Sell Alcohol to Parents at Sports Ground
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter An exclusive Surrey girls’ school has won the right to sell alcohol at its sports pavilion despite angry opposition from local people. Although council officers recommended that the plan to sell drinks at sports events should be refused, councillors ruled in…
Taxpayers ‘Angry’ About Potential Council Tax Hikes Following Reorganisation
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Surrey residents could face rising council tax bills and deep financial uncertainty under plans to overhaul local government and councillors say people are already “really angry” about it. At a West Surrey joint committee meeting on April 14, politicians warned that…
Deadlines for Postal and Proxy Voting
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Deadlines for those unable to vote in person at this year’s landmark Surrey elections are looming. Local government is changing with the 11 boroughs and districts dissolving and reforming as two mega authorities, East and West Surrey. The idea is to…
Dragon Interview: Greenham Common – “It’s Like Nothing That’s Ever Happened Before”
By Esme Campbell Ten miles south of Guildford, on the slopes of Hascombe Hill, there is a standing stone circle. It…
Public Invited to Find Out About Water Quality Testing
The River Wey Trust and Water Rangers UK at Zero Guildford are inviting members of the public to join them for…
Highways Bulletin: Surrey Celebrates Environmental Progress
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes…
Challengers Invite Fundraisers To Tackle Their Giant Obstacle Course
Challengers have been named Charity of the Year for the Guildford Inflatable 5k – described as the world’s biggest fun-filled five-kilometre…
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.347
By Malcolm Fincham During the first weeks of April the weather for the most part remained settled with temperatures lifting briefly…
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