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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.
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Riverside mural commissioned in Guildford town centre
We've commissioned the painting of a new eye-catching mural under Walnut Bridge.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Supporting you to have your say on the future of local government in Surrey
We're running a series of online and in-person events to help support you to have your say on Local Government Reorganisation.
Delivering for residents: Guildford Borough Council marks one year of meaningful progress
At a meeting of Full Council on 29 July, we discussed the significant progress made over the past six months in delivering our Improvement Plan.
Guildford House Gallery welcomes first solo exhibition by award-winning artist
Artist Lucy Pass, winner of the Guildford House Open 2024 competition, will begin her exciting first solo exhibition at Guildford House Gallery on Saturday 5 July.
Corporate Strategy update
We have adopted our vision and priorities for the borough for 2024-34
Find out more about our Corporate Strategy Corporate Strategy update