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Election results

Local government in Surrey is changing, from 1 April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Surrey County Council will be replaced by a new unitary authority called West Surrey Council.

Visit our election pages for the results of the council elections held on 7 May.

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Introducing the new Mayor of Guildford

At the Annual Meeting of Guildford Borough Council on Wednesday 29 April 2026, Cllr Jane Tyson was elected the new Mayor of Guildford for the municipal year 2026-2027.

Unlicensed dog boarder prosecuted after ignoring Council advice for over three years

We've successfully prosecuted a local resident for operating an unlicensed dog home boarding business.

Demolition work begins on empty homes as part of Westborough and Park Barn Better Homes Programme

Work is under way to remove several Council-owned empty homes in Westborough and Park Barn, marking the first visible step in the Better Homes Programme.

Regulator of Social Housing issues C1 grading to Guildford Borough Council

We've achieved a Consumer Standards C1 grading, the highest grading possible, following a recent assessment of our Housing Service by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).

Taxi licensing decision upheld by Magistrates' Court

A decision by Guildford Borough Council to revoke a taxi driver's licence has been upheld by Magistrates.