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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. 

Corporate Leadership Board

Assistant Directors for Economy, Planning and Place

From 1 October 2022, the Assistant Directors are responsible for these functions across both Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council:

Planning Development: Claire Upton-Brown

  • planning applications
  • planning enforcement
  • planning integration and improvement
  • planning policy

Regeneration and Economic Development: Abi Lewis

  • corporate capital projects
  • economic development
  • regeneration
  • housing delivery
  • design
  • conservation and transport

Communications and Customer Services: Peter Stevens (Interim)

  • complaints
  • ombudsman
  • customer services
  • case management
  • digital services
  • FOI
  • ICT and business systems

Regulatory Services: Richard Homewood

  • air quality
  • corporate health and safety
  • emergency planning
  • environmental health and crime
  • food safety
  • licensing
  • private sector housing