Guildford hosted Armed Forces Day 2015 today. This important national event was an opportunity for the Borough to show its appreciation for our armed forces. Events included a parade up the high street, with the salute being taken by HRH The Duke of York, and military displays at Stoke Park. It is estimated this free event was enjoyed by approximately 70,000 people.

(Christian tries on body armour worn by the Irish Guards)  

I’m very pleased to have been re-elected to represent Burpham for another term in the local elections of May 2015. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and my new ward colleague Mike Piper. We look forward to meeting the challenges that Burpham faces over the next four years.

Full result:

Christian Holliday (Conservative): 1,647 (Duly Elected)

Mike Piper (Conservative): 1,623 (Duly Elected)

Ted Mayne (Lib Dem): 934

Nicole Kale (Lib Dem): 828

Adrian Newton (Labour): 432

Barry Glassberg (Labour): 397

Turnout: 74.11%

Following a recent car crash, Burpham’s historic Edward VIII pillar box was damaged and uprooted from its position on the London Road parade. Following discussions with the Royal Mail I am delighted the pillar box has been restored in its rightful place, rather than replaced with a new pillar box. The pillar box, which is locally listed, is one of only a handful in the country due to the very short reign of Edward VIII (just nine months) following his decision to abdicate and marry Wallace Simpson.