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Planned maintenance to our systems

Due to planned maintenance your Council Tax, Benefits account and the Planning Portal will be unavailable on Saturday 6 December. We apologise for any inconvenience. To contact us in an emergency use our out of hours details.


Decision on local government reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that Surrey will move to a two-unitary council model following its review of local government arrangements. Read our full story and future steps.

Request to film in Guildford

What you need to know

Guildford and the surrounding area provide a stunning location for film makers. We have welcomed film crews from around the world for dramas, television series and films. 

To film Guildford's historic buildings, public car parks or land owned by us you must follow our application process.

Filming events will not go ahead without a written confirmation from us.

Further information and guidance

For more advice on organising a safe and successful event, read our event guidance notes (PDF, 509 KB) or visit the HSE website. (opens new window)