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Celebrate Guildford's culture, community and hidden history at Heritage Open Days 2025

Residents and visitors can explore Guildford's history and culture through an exciting programme of Heritage Open Days events in September.

Judges select winning photos for Mayor of Guildford's Charity Calendar 2026

The calendar features breathtaking photographs submitted by members of the Guildford Photographic Society. Each image was handpicked from entries to the Mayor's 2025 photography competition.

Local young people enjoy fun day out thanks to Council and community organisations

Young people from our local Youth Café enjoyed a fun trip to Thorpe Park this Summer thanks to our Community Wellbeing team and local organisations.

Riverside mural commissioned in Guildford town centre

We've commissioned the painting of a new eye-catching mural under Walnut Bridge.
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Guildford pays tribute to veterans for VJ Day 80

Our Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Stephen Hives, laid flowers of remembrance at the First and Second World War memorial in the grounds of Guildford Castle.

Help shape future representation for ten Guildford wards

We're exploring how best to represent the local interests of communities across ten wards in Guildford Town.

'Secret shopper' survey praises taxi standards across Guildford

Taxi and private hire standards across the borough are delivering a high level of service, according to a recent mystery shopper exercise.

New Leisure partnership brings enhanced services to Guildford residents

Last night (29 July), our Full Council, considered the proposed new leisure services contract, recently reviewed by the Council's Executive.
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Two Surrey boroughs say three-unitary model is best for Surrey's future

Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council have submitted a joint response to the Government's consultation on local government reorganisation in Surrey.

Ongoing commitment to ambitious Weyside Urban Village regeneration scheme

We've reported the progress we've made on this scheme and the strategy being put in place to continue funding the project.

Guildford Castle Grounds and Stoke Park awarded coveted Green Flag Award

Guildford Castle Grounds and Stoke Park have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award.

Drivers warned as a new type of parking scam on the rise

We are issuing advanced advice to make sure that drivers do not fall foul of a new parking scam.
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Corporate Strategy update

We have adopted our vision and priorities for the borough for 2024-34
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