Guildford Borough Council News Room

Local business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals come together for an evening of discussion, networking and insight.

Full Council reviewed all three options available and agreed to recommend to the future West Surrey shadow authority that a parish council for Guildford be created from 1 April 2027.

The Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Howard Smith, hosted a special award ceremony for recipients of the Mayor's Award for Service to the Community 2026.

The East and West Surrey Joint Committees met to continue their work supporting a smooth and well managed transition ahead of vesting day on 1 April 2027.

Two rising stars from Guildford and Waverley have been recognised on the national stage after being Highly Commended (third place) at the Young Local Authority of the Year 2026 competition last week.

Surrey has reached an important milestone in preparations for new East and West Surrey councils, as Parliament has approved the Surrey Structural Changes Order.

We've launched a major new initiative to transform homes and community spaces in Westborough and Park Barn, and residents are being invited to help shape the future of their neighbourhood.

Major investment partnership with Wates will ensure new homes for local people, owned and managed by the Council.

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

We have delivered real improvements for communities across the borough over the past year - delivering on the commitments set out in our Delivery Plan for 2025/26.

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.