Just Scrapping Ofwat Will Not Solve Guildford’s Pollution Problems, Says MP
By Martin Giles News that the water industry regulator Ofwat is to be replaced has been welcomed by Guildford’s Lib Dem MP Zöe Franklin but, she says, it is not enough, the government has taken too long to act and it must now ensure the new regulator…
Nurse Campaigns for 24hr Train Tickets
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter A specialist NHS nurse is calling for urgent train ticket reform after revealing she spends over £200 a month commuting to her job at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Alicia Arias, a paediatric cardiac intensive care nurse, has launched a campaign urging…
Cathedral To Hold Special VJ Commemoration To Mark End of Second World War
Guildford Cathedral will host a special service in August to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the official end to the Second World War. A statement from the Cathedral says the service, entitled The War Is Over, “will honour the courage, endurance and sacrifice of…
New Toucan Crossing In Operation
There is a new pedestrian crossing on the A320 Woking Road, by Bellfields Estate. Work to install the toucan crossing was completed by Guildford Borough Council this week and it is now in operation. Located between Old Woking Road and Fir Tree Road, the crossing allows pedestrians…
Burglars Jailed After South East Crime Spree
Two burglars from south-west Surrey have been jailed after taking part in a two-month crime spree across the South East last year. Terence O’Reilly, 23, and James Carthy, 33, carried out nine burglaries, three attempted burglaries and a vehicle theft across four counties (Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, and…
‘We Need To Get This Right,’ Says Coroner at Sara Sharif Pre-inquest Review
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter An inquiry into the murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif will examine questions about possible systemic failure and potential breaches of the State’s duty to protect life. Ten-year-old Sara died in her Woking home following serious injuries and neglect inflicted on her…
Another Housing Revenue Account Overspend Revealed at GBC
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter and Martin Giles Guildford Borough Council has discovered another overspend of a housing maintenance contract. Already facing serious financial challenges, a new report reveals the council has already spent £4.1 million on a fire door replacement scheme – far above the…
Highways Bulletin: Guildford Trial Paves the Way for Greener Roads
The information for this bulletin comes from Surrey County Council and is written by them. See interactive map here. Report potholes and highway issues here. Junction 10, M25 news here. We have successfully completed an innovative road resurfacing trial on Worplesden Road, Guildford, made possible by a…
Insights: The Devil Remains in the Detail of this Sorry Mess of a Bill
By Bernard Quoroll former local authority CEO Dragon readers might be forgiven for not spotting and reading, ‘The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill”, printed on July 10 and conveniently laid before Parliament just before it recesses on July 24. It has 79 Clauses, and 31 Schedules,…
Void Discovered Below North Street – Road Closed
By Martin Giles Part of North Street has been closed to traffic to allow an investigation into an area of subsidence…
Surrey and Sussex NHS Boards to Merge
By Sarah Booker-Lewis local democracy reporter Hundreds of jobs are at risk as two key NHS boards for Sussex and Surrey…
2,000 Homes on Surrey Border Proposed for ‘Grey Belt’ Site
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter Over 2,000 new homes could be built on the Surrey border, to the right of…
City Manager is Aiming for Promotion
Guildford City’s manager, Carl Taylor, is aiming for promotion this season, and the season starts imminently. Last season Carl’s aim was…
Mayor Supports Charity Day at Guildford Model Engineering Society
By Stella Kuchanny The Mayor of Guildford recently attended a charity day hosted by the Guildford Model Engineering Society (GMES), showing…
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