Your community, your voice: residents invited to help shape the future of Westborough and Park Barn
Residents in Westborough and Park Barn can help shape the future of their community by taking part in a new survey launched as part of our Better Homes Programme.
We're working with local people to explore how homes and neighbourhoods in Westborough and Park Barn could be improved over the long term. The survey marks the start of a conversation with residents, businesses and community organisations to better understand what people value about the area, the challenges they face, and the opportunities for future improvements.
The Better Homes Programme will explore opportunities to:
- improve existing Council-owned homes
- bring suitable empty homes and sites back into use
- provide more Council homes for local people
- improve streets, green spaces and play areas, making them more accessible and inclusive.
No decisions have been made, and resident feedback will help shape any future proposals.
Complete the survey online
You can complete the survey online.
Meet the project team and share your views
You can meet the project team, ask questions and share your views at a drop-in event:
- on Wednesday 11 November, 4pm to 8pm
- at The Hive, Park Barn Drive, Guildford, GU2 8EN.
Cllr Julia McShane, Leader of the Council and Lead Councillor for Housing, says:
"This survey is an opportunity for people to tell us what they value most about Westborough and Park Barn, the challenges they face and what improvements they would like to see in the future.
"We know residents are the experts in their communities. Their knowledge and experiences will help us understand local priorities as we begin to explore how homes and neighbourhoods could be improved for current and future generations.
"No decisions have been made at this stage. This is the beginning of a conversation, and we encourage everyone to get involved and share their views."
Cllr Vanessa King, Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Councillor for Economy and Place, says:
"We want to hear from everyone who lives, works or spends time in Westborough and Park Barn. The survey will help us build a picture of local priorities and understand what matters most to the community as we explore future options for the area.
"I'd encourage residents to complete the survey and come along to our pop-up event to meet the team and find out more about the programme."
We're working with a team of architects, landscape architects, urban designers, and engagement specialists on the first phase of the Westborough and Park Barn Better Homes Programme. Levitt Bernstein, WR-AP, ZCD Architects and Kanda Consulting, bring extensive experience of delivering award-winning, community-led regeneration projects.
Join our Inclusive Community Panel
As part of the programme, the project team is creating an Inclusive Community Panel of up to 15 local people. The panel will bring together residents of different ages, backgrounds and experiences, including young people.
Over the next 12 months, panel members will meet four times to share their local knowledge, explore ideas and help develop a shared vision for the future of Westborough and Park Barn. Their insights will play an important role in shaping the programme as it develops.
Find out more
You can also contact us by email at wpb-betterhomes@guildford.gov.uk or call 01483 505050.
Published on: 29 October 2026