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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.

Credits on business rates accounts

How to claim a credit

You will need to provide documents to show that you were the ratepayer. Email copies of the documents to brates@guildford.gov.uk

Once we are happy that the credit is valid and belongs to you then a refund will be made. Refunds are made by BACS bank-to-bank transfer.

The next annual list will be published in April 2026.