Guildford Borough Council News Room

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of The Right Reverend Andrew Watson, the Bishop of Guildford.

District and borough councils across Surrey come together to support private landlords and letting agents.

If you're planning a spring clean, you could face fines or prosecution if your household waste ends up fly-tipped; even if you've paid someone else to take it away.

Major new Housing Asset Management Strategy ensures residents live in safe, warm and high‑quality homes for the long term.

The prestigious 2026 MJ Achievement Awards celebrate the exceptional work and success of local government across the country.

Phyllis Tuckwell and The Cheryl King Trust each received £2,250 from money raised by the Mayor of Guildford's Christmas concert organised by Rotary in Guildford and Vivace Chorus.

Measurable progress making a difference for residents, communities and local businesses.

The Executive has agreed to explore options for The Electric Theatre to continue as an arts and performance venue with community access.

We're delighted to share that we have been shortlisted for Most Improved Council at the Local Government Chronicle Awards 2026.

We've completed the upgrade of parking payment machines in most of our town centre car parks, to provide more convenient options for visitors to pay and make parking quicker and more convenient.

We've published our latest progress update, marking 18 months of significant and measurable improvement.

State-of-the-art pool covers are being installed to improve energy efficiency