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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. 

Essential maintenance to our planning services

There will be disruption to our planning services from Thursday 17 July to Friday 18 July. This is whilst we carry out some essential maintenance. You will not be unable to search or comment on a planning application during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

Hire of public parks and open spaces

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Guildford has more than 65 parks, which can be hired as venues for commercial, community or charity events such as:

  • music concerts, funfairs, firework fiestas or fetes
  • sponsored walks, raft races or Santa runs
  • regular school PE, fitness sessions or other sporting activities
  • filming and unit bases
  • hot air balloon launches
  • team building such as forest school and nature walks

Hire a park for a public event

Hire one of our parks or outdoor spaces for your commercial or community events.

Hire a park for regular activity

Apply for a licence to use our parks for regular activities.

Bandstand concerts and outdoor theatres

Apply to perform on our bandstand or hold an outdoor theatre performance.

Request to film in Guildford

Apply to film in Guildford, we're film friendly location.

Hot air balloon launches

Apply to launch a hot air balloon from Shalford Park.