Guildford Bids to Become UK’s First Town of Culture 2028
By Martin Giles Guildford has submitted its bid to become the UK’s first ever Town of Culture 2028, with plans to turn the town into a year-long celebration of playful culture, creativity and discovery. Hoping to put its unique mix of ancient heritage and world‑leading creativity on the national stage, Guildford…
West Surrey Councillors To Get £19k Basic Allowance Once New Council Takes Overs
By Martin Giles A basic allowance of £19,315 per annum will be paid to the newly elected members of West Surrey Council but this will be limited to £12,072 during the first year, when the new council will be shadowing the existing county, borough and district councils.…
Can You Help Police Identify These People?
Surrey Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man and woman, who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation into thefts in Guildford as well as Weybridge and Farnham.The first offence took place on Wednesday, April 1, at around 5pm at…
Anger Over Local Government Organisation Continues as Transition Plans Prepared
By Esme Campbell Councillors remain dissatisfied with the local government reorganisation as the transition to West Surrey Council begins, and the issue of a multi-billion-pound debt remains unresolved. A final draft of an Implementation Plan, intended to support a smooth shift to unitary governance, will be presented…
Election: As the Count Was Underway Voters Gave their Views
Why did voters vote the way they did in Guildford? While the count was going on at the Spectrum Leisure Centre, Dragon reporter Cristina Trujillo collected a mixture of views from the public upstairs and some candidates. Please watch……
Dragon Interview: MP Jeremy Hunt says Local Democracy Is Broken
By Isabelle Trubshaw We have experienced the biggest shake up in local democracy for decades but will it really fix things or will it remain broken, as many believe it is? Sir Jeremy Hunt, MP for Godalming and Ash, former Chancellor of the Exchequer and senior Conservative,…
Applause for New Mayor and Civic Procession on Guildford High Street
By Martin Giles Warm applause greeted the new Mayor of Guildford, Jane Tyson, and the Civic Procession as it made its way back to the Guildhall after the annual Civic Service on Sunday, May 10, to mark the start of the mayoral year. The new mayor, who…
New West Surrey Tories Appoint Their Leader
By Martin Giles Newly elected Conservative councillors for the shadow West Surrey Council have elected the leader of the Conservative group at Waverley Council as their group leader. With 20 seats, the Conservatives are the second biggest political group, so Austin also becomes the leader of the…
Driver Arrested Following fatal Collision
Surrey Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Effingham last night (May 13). Police were called following reports…
Independents Form Political Group in New Council
By Martin Giles The five Independent and Resident Group councillors elected last week have formed a political group and nominated a…
Sports Park and Law Firm Get Together To Support Disabled People
Children and adults with physical and learning disabilities, including autism, are taking part in free multi-sport experiences at Surrey Sports Park,…
Lib Dem Leadership Decision Expected To Be Announced on Saturday
By Martin Giles With leadership of the Conservative opposition group in the new West Surrey Council settled, attention now turns to…
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