Guildford Borough Council News Room

We've achieved a Consumer Standards C1 grading, the highest grading possible, following a recent assessment of our Housing Service by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).

Our teams recently carried out a major litter-clearing operation along the A31, collecting more than a tonne of waste in three days.

If you live in the Guildford council area you'll vote in the West Surrey Council elections.

We're reaffirming our commitment to tackling the climate emergency by adopting our updated Climate and Nature Strategy and Action Plan.

We've successfully obtained a High Court injunction to prevent further unauthorised development on land at Wanborough Fields.

Our Parks and Countryside Services team are awarded in recognition for decades of successful conservation work at Lakeside Nature Reserve.

Local business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals come together for an evening of discussion, networking and insight.

Full Council reviewed all three options available and agreed to recommend to the future West Surrey shadow authority that a parish council for Guildford be created from 1 April 2027.

The East and West Surrey Joint Committees met to continue their work supporting a smooth and well managed transition ahead of vesting day on 1 April 2027.

The Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Howard Smith, hosted a special award ceremony for recipients of the Mayor's Award for Service to the Community 2026.

Two rising stars from Guildford and Waverley have been recognised on the national stage after being Highly Commended (third place) at the Young Local Authority of the Year 2026 competition last week.

Surrey has reached an important milestone in preparations for new East and West Surrey councils, as Parliament has approved the Surrey Structural Changes Order.