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We celebrate Clean Air Day today, Thursday 17 June, with a renewed commitment to improving air quality in our beautiful borough.

Proposals to build more than 500 new homes at Garlick's Arch in Send were approved by our Planning Committee this week.

The scheme to improve the traffic flow at the Tesco roundabout, by converting the junction to traffic signal control, is no longer going ahead.

Residents can save money and help tackle climate change with other members of our community by installing solar panels on their homes with the new Solar Together Surrey scheme.

Residents, visitors and people who work in Guildford, are invited to complete our survey asking about their experiences of anti-social behaviour.

We will continue to help residents learn new skills and get their lives back on track after we agreed to support our borough's brilliant bike project for a further five years.

Join us on a fantastic family adventure through our historic town centre and beautiful countryside with Guildford's new Secret Stories mobile app.

Our historical borough has been identified as one of the top locations in the UK for investment in technology.

We have extended the closing date for residents of West Clandon to give us their views on the proposed 2020-2034 West Clandon Neighbourhood Plan and added two documents to our website.

Our ambitious plans to improve and reinvigorate our town centre took a step forward this week with the publication of the first report on our Guildford Economic Regeneration Programme (GERP).

Residents can make a splash this half-term after the fantastic Paddling Pool in our award-winning Stoke Park reopened yesterday.

Request for projects to be nominated

We are welcoming residents back to our museum next week with a fantastic exhibition dedicated to the stunning work of John Russell (1745-1806).

A detailed fire inspection has confirmed that GLive is safe to visit and our fantastic vaccine programme at the venue remains unaffected.

We have updated our Procurement Procedure Rules (PPRs), to help improve and manage our spending, to bring them in line with our new 2020-23 Procurement Strategy.

Our new Mayor and Deputy Mayor were appointed at the Mayor-making ceremony last night.

We have started to review the Guildford Local Plan and the evidence behind it.

Residents can again save money on their energy bills with a 'Green Jump Surrey' grant of up to £15,000

Over 60 local residents and groups who have made a real difference to their communities year have been recognised and celebrated by the Mayor of Guildford.

New information on population estimates, and its effect on the number of houses we need to build, will be included in our review of the 2019 Local Plan.

We are asking residents of West Clandon for their views on our new 2020-2034 Neighbourhood Plan.

Residents are again able to support each other with donations of fresh food to reduce waste and tackle food poverty in our borough, with the reopening of our Community Fridge at the Park Barn Centre.

We are continuing to support vulnerable residents through our Community Helpline as Coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions begin to ease.

We are helping to tackle climate change by almost tripling the amount of solar energy we generate for use in our buildings.

Guildford Museum is inviting all residents to record these memories in pictures and words for the new Guildford's Quilt community project, whatever your age or sewing ability.

Work to widen parking spaces and improve surfaces at Leapale Road multi-storey car park begins next week.

Statement of Persons Nominated for local elections - Thursday 6 May

Residents, workers and students in Surrey who do not have Coronavirus (Covid-19) symptoms are now able to get a free test at our Millmead House offices in Guildford town centre.

Book for sessions starting on Saturday 24 April 2021 at https://tennissurrey.com/courts or hello@premiertennis.co.uk.

Sessions are for children under 12 and start on Tuesday 20 April 2021. View this page for locations.

The project aims to help the delivery of new housing and infrastructure in the Ash and Tongham area.

Managing Director of the Council, James Whiteman provides an update on our Local Plan:

Our Community Lottery has raised over £25,000 for Guildford Philanthropy since its launch in 2018.

We have been working hard supporting our businesses to be ready for opening as government restrictions ease today.

A hand-written letter of condolence on behalf of the borough of Guildford from the Mayor of Guildford.

Let us know how you feel about visiting Guildford town centre again as restrictions change.

We are restoring over 40 hectares of historic farmland at Tyting Farm for residents to enjoy.

Do you have any items which could help us to document life in Guildford during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic?

Our Farmers' Market returns to Guildford High Street on Tuesday 30 March from 10.30am - 3.30pm.

Fines have been introduced for landlords who do not meet electrical safety standards.