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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 at an online or in-person event where you find out more about Local Government Organisation, ask questions and find out how to have your say. 


Weather warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms from Friday 18 July and an amber weather warning on Saturday 19 July. Read our advice during severe weather for more information.  


Essential maintenance to our planning services

There will be disruption to our planning services from Thursday 17 July to Saturday 19 July. This is whilst we carry out some essential maintenance. You will not be able to search or comment on a planning application during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

Find out about charitable collection licences

House to house collections

If your collection is from door to door, shop to shop or pub to pub, then it needs a house to house collections permit.

  • you must apply if you are a small charity
  • you must apply if you are a group, eg scouts, girl guides
  • collections must be licensed whether it is to collect cash, direct debit, or donations of household goods, clothing, other items
  • collections carried out by commercial companies, where some of the revenue is donated to charity, must also be licensed

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. We have a target completion period of 21 days for this notice. This means if you have not heard from us by the end of this period you can act as though your application is granted.

Apply

To apply online you must either register or login to the portal to access the forms.
We advise you read House to House Collections Regulations (PDF, 17 KB) before making your application.

Applications should be made at least 28 days before the collection date. A return form must be submitted within one month of the completion of the collection. The maximum period this licence will last for is one year. 

Apply for a house to house collection permit (opens new window)

Submit charity collection return (opens new window)