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Upcoming elections

Get ready to vote on 7 May 2026 for who will represent you on West Surrey Council. This will replace Surrey County Council and 11 borough and district councils (including Guildford) from 1 April 2027.

Find out more information about the upcoming election.

Planned maintenance to our payment system

Due to scheduled maintenance, our payment system will be unavailable from 5pm until 7pm today (Monday 20 April). 

During this time you will not be able to make any payments online. We apologise for the inconvenience. 

Guildford Poyle Charities

Guildford Poyle Charities help people in our borough who are experiencing financial problems. Grants are available for individuals and organisations. 

If you live in the centre of Guildford you can apply to Guildford Poyle Charities. (opens new window)

See the map below for the area covered by the charities. 

Poyle Charities postcode map

Apply to Guildford Poyle Charities

Is your address in the postcode areas GU1, GU2, part of GU3 or part of GU4? If it is, contact Guildford Poyle Charities. Call 01483 303678 or email admin@guildfordpoylecharities.org.

 Apply to Guildford Poyle Charities (opens new window)  

  • or write to Guildford Poyle Charities, 208 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3JB

The Mayor of Guildford's Local Support Fund

If your application to Guildford Poyle Charities (opens new window) is unsuccessful, then there is another fund that could benefit you. You can apply to the Mayor of Guildford's Local Support Fund. 

Say on the application that you have applied before to Guildford Poyle Charities. State that you have been unsuccessful. Say why the application was declined. If you do not do this, your application will be sent back to you. 

Apply for Mayor of Guildford's Local Support Fund