Election results

Local government in Surrey is changing, from 1 April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Surrey County Council will be replaced by a new unitary authority called West Surrey Council.

Visit our election pages for the results of the council elections held on 7 May.

Using the town centre

Buskers are welcome in Guildford town centre. You do not need a licence to busk. Find out more by reading our street entertainment guidance page. No commercial activities are allowed in the town centre. This includes handing out leaflets.

Apply for a market pitch

Find out what's going on in Guildford

Learn about the work of Experience Guildford and what the borough has to offer.

Request to film in Guildford

Find out about permission and charges required to film in Guildford.

Town centre street licences and permits

Other town centre information

Hire our promotional space in the town centre

Find out how to hire the Rotunda. A promotional space in centre of Guildford.