Guildford Borough Council News Room

We have announced our intention to award a new leisure services contract to Wealden Leisure, trading as Freedom Leisure, following a comprehensive and competitive procurement process.

As the Local Planning Authority (LPA), we have secured a successful prosecution against a landowner for the breach of an effective enforcement notice.

Take part in a landmark Government consultation that will help determine the future shape of local government in Surrey.

We're asking residents, community groups and developers for their feedback on our draft Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

Venues and groups across Guildford borough are invited to take part in a national celebration of heritage and culture this Autumn.

Our new Air Quality Strategy, which sets out the steps that will be taken over the next five years to improve air quality across the borough, has been approved by councillors.

A flag-raising ceremony at the Guildhall to honour the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces community

Learn more about our collaboration with the University of Surrey and Waverley Borough Council in this partnership press release.

We have launched our bold new Corporate Delivery Plan for 2025-26, setting out a clear and ambitious roadmap to deliver on our vision of a Greener, Fairer, Thriving Guildford.

You can explore the history of local buildings and the people who lived in them at Guildford Museum's new Longworth Discovery Lounge.

Are you planning an outdoor event, commercial activity or community or charity event and looking for beautiful public parks or open spaces available for hire?

This strategy places residents at the heart of shaping their housing services, delivery, and improvement.