MP Calls for New Railway Station in West Guildford to Serve Growing Population
By James Moules local democracy reporter Guildford’s MP has reiterated calls for a third railway station to be built in the town, saying public transport infrastructure “must be delivered” alongside new house building. Zöe Franklin (Lib Dem) has urged the government to revive plans for a Guildford…
Bid to Restore Pond to be The Next Nature Recovery Success Story
A neglected piece of Wood Street Village’s history could be brought back to life spearheaded by Worplesdon Parish Council as it seeks to restore Pinks Hill Pond for wildlife and the local community. The parish council says that few people now realise Pinks Hill Pond was once…
Brick Wall Collapse Sparks Safety Concerns on Guildford High Street
By Isabelle Trubshaw A section of brickwork has collapsed from a building above Café Nero on Guildford High Street, narrowly missing pedestrians and prompting concerns over building safety in the town. The collapse was reported shortly before 4pm on Saturday afternoon, when a panel of brickwork fell…
GBC Executive Confirms Decision to Reject Creation of ‘Clean Air Zone’
By James Moules local democracy reporter GBC’s Executive confirmed that a “clean air zone” will not be created in Guildford after councillors accepted a report saying the costs would outweigh the benefits of such a scheme. Guildford Borough Council’s Executive was presented with a report into measures…
Residents Have Reason To Celebrate As Government Intervenes In CIL Dispute
By David Reading Residents of Waverley who were landed with heavy bills due to the unfair impact of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) are this week celebrating intervention of the Government – which has said that councils can compensate those affected. The CIL is intended to help…
Woman Threatened With Violence in Incident In Walnut Tree Close
Surrey police are appealing for witnesses following a public order incident in Walnut Tree Close, near the Yorkies Footbridge in Guildford, on Sunday, June 21st. Officers received a report of an incident which took place at around 6.30pm. During the incident, a woman was reportedly subjected to…
GBC Invites ‘Expressions of Interest’ To Make Sure The Electric Theatre Survives
Guildford Borough Council’s Executive has endorsed a series of actions to move plans forward for The Electric Theatre. This includes inviting Expressions of Interest from potential operators. The agreed approach is based on an independent assessment, which found that a mix of cultural, community use and commercial…
Tunsgate Market Stalls Get the Go-ahead for Another Five Years
By James Moules local democracy reporter Two long-standing market stalls in the heart of Guildford have been granted permission to carry on running for another five years. Guildford Borough Council’s Planning Committee unanimously approved plans to allow the stalls to continue operating at Tunsgate Arch in the…
Council Would Have Refused Development Proposal Had It Not Gone to Appeal
By James Moules local democracy reporter A highly controversial 200-home proposed development in a Surrey village would have been rejected by Guildford councillors, had the decision not already been sent to appeal. The plans for Shortlands Farm in the parish of Normandy, between Ash and Guildford, would…
Guildford Cathedral CCTV Camera Installation To Improve Security
By James Moules local democracy reporter Guildford Cathedral has been granted permission to install security cameras around its listed premises through…
Apology for Recent Break in Service
The Guildford Dragon NEWS website suffered unusually high levels of “bot” (robotic) attacks, over the weekend, resulting in the site being…
Take on the 5 Peaks Challenge in aid of Surrey Care Trust
Surrey Care Trust is calling on walkers, families, friends, and businesses to take on a 13-mile or even a 26-mile challenge…
Join Guildford Area u3a: Enrolment Day, Tuesday, August 11
The annual group enrolment Day for the Guildford Area u3a is on Tuesday, August 11. Taking place from 2pm to 3.30pm…
Waverley Councillor Proposes CIL Dispute Solution
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Homeowners devastated by bombshell planning taxes that left some facing possible imprisonment should have their…
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