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Hot weather

The Met Office (opens new window) has forecast hot weather across Guildford. Read our advice during hot weather.

Bin collections

Due to the high temperatures, our bin crews will be starting collections earlier than usual to help keep them safe in the heat. Please make sure your bins are out the night before, as collections will take place from 5.30am for the rest of the week. Thank you for helping our crews work safely during the hot weather.

Surface Water Management Plan

Guildford Surface Water Management Plan and Ash Surface Water Study

To sustainably manage the risk of surface water causing floods, we carried out two projects:

  • Guildford Surface Water Management Plan
  • Ash Surface Water Study

We, along with Surrey County Council and the Environment Agency, commissioned Halcrow Group Ltd. to undertake both projects.

Our aims were to:

  • identify schemes which will reduce flood risks in key places
  • gather enough evidence to apply for the Government's Flood Defence Grant in Aid (FDGiA) scheme funding
  • prepare an evidence base to help us target land drainage maintenance work effectively
  • prepare a strategy for managing flood risks that can inform our development control process

Read both reports below: