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Helping to ease back-to-school costs for local families
Our Community Wellbeing Team has helped local families get ready for the new school year, by making school essentials more accessible while encouraging the reuse of pre-loved items.
Next step towards modern, low-emission fleet approved
We've taken a significant step towards modernising our fleet after the Executive approved a replacement strategy for ageing vehicles and equipment.
We've been awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum on Guildford streets
A grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force has helped to clean up chewing gum and reduce gum littering.
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Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) latest news
Read all the updates about Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Surrey.
Green Belt Assessment published in light of national policy change introducing Grey Belt
This assessment does not mean development will automatically happen on any of these sites. This is about making sure we are working in line with national planning policy.
Bringing partners together to drive social value for residents
Working with Waverley Borough Council, we brought together over 80 organisations from across the public, private and voluntary sectors to drive social value across the community.
Fly tipping isn't worth the risk, warns Guildford Borough Council
We're reminding residents that fly-tipping is a criminal offence. It's also important you check that anyone who removes your waste is authorised to do so.
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Castle Grounds and Stoke Park awarded coveted Green Flag award
We're celebrating a Green Flag Award for the Castle Grounds and Stoke Park.
Guildford House Open winner opens new solo exhibition
Rebecca Holton, winner of the Guildford House Open 2025, has launched her exciting new solo show People Watching at Guildford House Gallery.
Celebrating Rural Housing Week in Guildford
We're marking Rural Housing Week by showcasing the vital role housing plays in supporting strong and sustainable rural communities.
We strengthen our commitment to delivering more for local communities
Alongside Waverley Borough Council, we have launched a new joint Social Value Strategy.
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Residents encouraged to cut back on plastic waste during Plastic Free July
We're encouraging residents in Guildford to take part in Plastic Free July.
Guildford Borough Council and Ukrainian residents bring new life to Friary Passage
Working alongside Guildford Borough Council and professional street artist Roo, Ukrainian residents and two Ukrainian schools in Guildford have helped bring a vibrant new mural to life at Friary Passage.
Guildford Borough Council delivering lasting change for local communities
We have launched our Corporate Delivery Plan for 2026-27
Next phase of work to determine The Electric Theatre's future is agreed
Our Executive has endorsed a series of actions to move plans for The Electric Theatre forward.
Corporate Strategy update
We have adopted our vision and priorities for the borough for 2024-34
Find out more about our Corporate Strategy Corporate Strategy update