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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.

Pay your council tax

Pay your council tax by standing order or online banking

Use the following account details to set up a standing order or online banking transfer:

  • sort code: 40-22-26
  • bank account number: 21850652

Always quote your council tax account number as the reference.

You can find your council tax account number on:

  • your council tax bill 
  • your account summary screen, if you've linked your council tax account with your MyGuildford account

HSBC Customers

If you bank with HSBC, you can transfer payments from your bank account into the council's bank account.

Contact your local branch to set this up. Our bank account number is: 21850652.