Guildford Borough Council News Room

We're working with an award‑winning local company to support greener, more sustainable buildings across the area.

We've been awarded Bronze in the 'Most Improved Council' category at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards 2026.

Experience Guildford is leading an exciting regeneration project to transform Friary Passage, located at the bottom of North Street, into a brighter, safer and more welcoming route connecting Guildford town centre with the riverside.

The West Surrey Shadow Authority Executive will meet Tuesday 9 June to consider a series of important reports that will help shape the future of local government across west Surrey.

Families across Guildford were given the chance to enjoy a memorable evening at the circus thanks to Guildford Borough Council's Community Wellbeing team and Circus Zyair.

We've approved a revised timetable for developing a new Guildford Local Plan, and issued a formal notice confirming that work will begin under the Government's new plan making system.

We're supporting Great Big Green Week 2026. It's the UK's largest celebration of community action to help tackle climate change and protect nature.

As part of Volunteers' Week (1-7 June), we are celebrating the incredible contribution of volunteers at The Hive with a trip to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre to see Young Frankenstein.

We've reached a key milestone in the plan to reduce flood risk across the town, with the submission of the Outline Business Case to government.

Residents and people working in Guildford and Waverley can now access FiveDinners, a free online meal‑planning tool designed to help people save money, reduce food waste and eat healthily.

Our annual Guildford Green Day is returning for 2026. It's a free event for all the family, packed with a wide variety of activities and entertainment on offer.

At its first meeting Councillor Paul Follows was agreed as Leader of West Surrey Shadow Council.