Guildford Borough Council News Room

Guildford has been officially recognised as the top town in England (outside London) for entrepreneurs to launch their businesses.

A proposal to replace Surrey's existing county, district and borough councils with three new unitary authorities was backed at a recent meeting.

For 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe lots of people joined the VE Day 80 flag-raising at the Guildhall and community beacon lighting in Stoke Park.

Cllr Howard Smith is elected the new Mayor of Guildford for the municipal year 2025/2026 and Cllr Jane Tyson becomes Deputy Mayor.

The new crossing is part of a wider series of planned highway improvements that form part of the Weyside Urban Village regeneration transport strategy.

We are very fortunate that our borough is home to so many people who are happy to give their time freely to support a local need.

A meeting of our Executive was held on the 24 April 2025. On the agenda was a review of the next phase of work on the Shaping Guildford's Future (SGF) regeneration project.

Local families will receive essential household appliances thanks to a donation by our construction partner at Chester Bridge in Ash.

Proposals will be debated at Council meetings across the county in the coming days.

Cadet forces play an invaluable role within our community and Cllr Stephen Hives is proud to become the Honorary President of Guildford's Air Cadets.

This case has taken five years to bring to a conclusion. It shows the diligent work of our Animal Licensing team and their tenacity to see a case through.

Relocating the current depot will release valuable land for the development of much-needed new housing in our borough.