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AI, Growth, and Success: Local business minds gather for an inspiring evening

Energy, innovation, and meaningful connections filled Farnham Castle on Monday 19 May when local business leaders gathered for the latest Guildford and Waverley Business Question Time.

Save the Date for Guildford Green Day 2025!

Our annual Guildford Green Day will be held on Sunday, 8 June, 2025, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, inviting everyone to 'Be part of a Greener Guildford'.

New signage at historic nature reserve unveiled

New signs have been installed at Tyting Farm to encourage visitors to extend their walks in the surrounding area.

Bee garden ready for World Bee Day

We're marking World Bee Day by highlighting the important role bees play in the ecosystem and what we're doing to help protect them.
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Major town centre regeneration project breaks ground

St Edward officially mark a major milestone in the regeneration of Guildford town centre

Unveiling bold Housing Strategies to tackle homelessness and improve housing

We have taken a significant step forward in our commitment to continued housing improvement with the approval of two key strategies.

80 years on Guildford remembers VE Day

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.

Surrey district and borough councils submit proposal to Government outlining vision for future governance in the county

Nine district and borough councils support the formation of three unitary councils.
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New Mayor of Guildford elected

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

New toucan crossing on Woking Road

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

Council shake-up to keep Guildford No.1 for business start-ups in England

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

Our Executive supports a move to three unitary authorities in Surrey

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

We have adopted our vision and priorities for the borough for 2024-34
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