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Have your say on the future of local councils in Surrey

Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us for a special online engagement session hosted by the Leaders of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils on Thursday 3 July from 7pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams. We'll explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved. Sign up for the session (opens new window).

Find out about alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshment licences

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Apply for a personal licence to sell alcohol

We issue personal licences which allow individuals to authorise sales of alcohol at a premises.

Apply for or amend a premises licence

We can grant licences for businesses supplying alcohol, entertainment or late night refreshment, on or off the premises.

Apply for or amend club premises licence certificate

You may need a club premises certificate if you're a social, sporting or political members club.

Apply for a pavement licence

You must be a food business to apply for a pavement licence. This can be selling food on or off your premises.

Apply for a temporary events notice

A temporary event notice (TEN) can be used for licensable activities at a premises.

Find out about street entertainment guidance

You do not require a licence to busk in Guildford but please respect our guidelines.

Apply for a sex establishment licence

To run a sex establishment in the borough you need to apply for a licence from us.

Responsible authorities

Find the contact details of responsible authorities here.

Organising an event - Safety Advisory Group

Safety Advisory Groups are made up of representatives from each local authority, emergency services and other relevant bodies.