Guildford Borough Council News Room

Rebecca Holton, winner of the Guildford House Open 2025, has launched her exciting new solo show People Watching at Guildford House Gallery.

We're marking Rural Housing Week by showcasing the vital role housing plays in supporting strong and sustainable rural communities.

Alongside Waverley Borough Council, we have launched a new joint Social Value Strategy.

We are asking residents to share your views on: What makes our area unique? What are you most proud of? What should your future council's look and feel reflect?

We're encouraging residents in Guildford to take part in Plastic Free July.

Srebrenica Memorial Week takes place from 4-11 July. We join communities across the UK in remembering the victims of the genocide and reaffirm our shared commitment to challenge hatred and build a more inclusive future.

Working alongside Guildford Borough Council and professional street artist Roo, Ukrainian residents and two Ukrainian schools in Guildford have helped bring a vibrant new mural to life at Friary Passage.

We have launched our Corporate Delivery Plan for 2026-27

Our Executive has endorsed a series of actions to move plans for The Electric Theatre forward.

We're reminding residents to take extra care of pets and animals, with high temperatures forecast this week.

Our Senior Leadership Team has been named Senior Leadership Team of the Year at the Municipal Journal Awards.

History was made at ATC Pirbright recently. 114 soldiers became the final recruits to Pass Off under the Jackson Company name, in a milestone ceremony attended by the Council.