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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.

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Guildford bids to become UK's first Town of Culture 2028

Alongside partners, we've submitted a bid for Guildford to become the UK's first ever Town of Culture 2028. Shortlisting results are expected before the Summer 2026.

Public applause greets new Mayor and Civic Procession on Guildford High Street

The procession followed the Civic Service to mark the start of this Mayoral year.

Results of the first election for the new West Surrey Council

The Liberal Democrat Party won 56 of the 90 seats available - meaning it holds the majority. West Surrey Council will operate as a 'shadow authority' alongside existing county, district and borough councils for the first year.

Civic, faith and community leaders unite to support councils' pledge against hate crime

Representatives from Guildford Borough Council, Waverley Borough Council and Surrey Police met on Tuesday with members of the local Jewish community, and faith leaders from across the religious spectrum, to hear their experiences and share reflections following recent acts of antisemitic hate crime across the country.