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Boy, 14, Arrested After School Attack
By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after an assault on a pupil and a teacher at an Ash school. Two males ‘scaled the fence’…
Letter: ‘Special Measures’ Cannot Come Soon Enough for Guildford Planning
From: John Ferns In response to: Cllr Spooner’s Comment Is Absolute Nonsense Cllr Fiona White says: “Cllr Spooner’s request for a site visit was discussed in detail at a chairman’s…
Freeman Jenny Powell ‘Passed Away Peacefully’
Hon Freeman Jenny Powell has died. The Dragon NEWS was told “she passed away peacefully yesterday morning. Her son and daughter were with her.” Jenny Powell was a Conservative borough…
GBC Decision on Howard of Effingham Houses Overturned on Appeal
By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter A development of 110 homes on the Howard of Effingham site will be allowed after a borough council’s refusal was overturned. But inspectors have…
I Will Withdraw From the Planning Committee for Wisley Application, Says Councillor
By Martin Giles A borough councillor will withdraw from the Planning Committee when it decides on an outline planning application for a 2,000 home development at Wisley because of a…
Surrey Conservative Group Announce ‘Boost in Investment in Road Safety and Active Travel’
By Hugh Coakley An initiative of “further highways investment to reduce road casualties, tackle speeding and make walking, push scooting and cycling to school easier and safer” has been announced…
Letter: How Can This Inconsistent Pattern of Voting be Understood?
From: John Ferns I write as a proud member of the “Ash Rabble”. In his opinion piece, Who Cares What Guildford Borough Residents Want? Martin Giles says: “It is certainly…
Headteacher Wants Apology for Jimmy Carr’s Joke About Gypsies in Holocaust
By Julie Armstrong local democracy reporter A Camberley headteacher has told MPs there should be an apology for Jimmy Carr’s joke about Gypsies killed in the Holocaust. The Eight out…
‘Draconian’ or Necessary? Politicians Comment on Police Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
By Hugh Coakley Local politicians have given a mixed reaction to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill going through its later stages in Parliament. But all opposition spokespersons are…
Councillor Questions the Future Provision of the Borough’s Leisure Facilities
By Emily Coady Stemp local democracy reporter A Labour councillor is questioning the future provision of leisure services in Guildford following the latest annual report on GBC’s contract with Freedom…
See Dragon story: GBC’s Explanation of Major Land Sale Notice Error ‘Borders on Arrogant’ Says Councillor
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