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Have your say on the future of local councils in Surrey

Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us at an online or in-person event where you find out more about Local Government Organisation, ask questions and find out how to have your say. 

Planned maintenance to our phone payment system

We will not be able to take payments over the phone from 5.30pm on Tuesday 15 July to Wednesday 16 July. This is whilst we carry out some essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

 

View your benefit account

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Once you have been through a short registration process you can: 

  • log in at a time that suits you - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 
  • see the status of your claim and entitlement 
  • see when your next Housing Benefit payment is due and the amount 
  • view your benefit notifications 
  • report a change 
  • upload documents

You'll just need to: 

  1. sign up for a MyGuildford Account 
  2. once you're signed up, sign into your new MyGuildford Account and click the 'Benefits' tile 
  3. follow the on-screen instructions (you'll need your claim reference number and your National Insurance number to hand)
  4. your account is validated, and you can now access your account 

Register or sign in to your MyGuildford Account (opens new window)

Watch our video on how to link your benefit to your MyGuildford account

With a MyGuildford Account you can also: 

  • check your bin collection day 
  • pay your council tax  
  • manage your council services including missed bins and bulky waste orders 
  • get a quicker response to your requests, track the progress of your requests and get information based on your address