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Majority of Surrey district and borough leaders support three unitary option
A proposal for Local Government Reorganisation, which would see the county divided into two or three unitary councils has been published by all 11 of Surrey's district and borough councils.

Burpham Court Farm set for major transformation into a nature reserve
Creation of new green space for residents and visitors to enjoy is part of the Weyside Urban Village regeneration project.

Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock keynote speaker at Mayor's afternoon tea
An event held in celebration of International Women's Day that raised £3,744 for The Guildford Women's Refuge.
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Rotary in Guildford presents cheques totalling £4,700 to Mayor's chosen charities
Local projects that benefit from money raised at The Mayor's Christmas concert are the Guildford Veterans Hub and The Matrix Trust.

Timetable for Local Plan update approved by Executive
A timetable for the preparation of a new Local Plan for Guildford was agreed by our Executive

Statement: Publication of accounts to meet the government's backstop deadline
Issued by Richard Bates, Joint Strategic Director, Finance (Section 151 officer)

The Mayor of Guildford launches Diversity Show in celebration of town's cultural talent
The show aims to promote unity and develop understanding across communities whatever their background.
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Council seeks resident feedback on plans and priorities
Help shape the future of Guildford borough by sharing your views for our annual Delivery Plan.

Crowdfund Guildford helps local hospice project
A new hospice development is the latest project to receive funding from our Crowdfund Guildford initiative.
We've agreed our budget for 2025 to 2026
This sets out how we will deliver our services over the next three financial years.

Drivers warned over QR code parking scam
Drivers are being warned about fake QR codes that have been found in car parks in Guildford.
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Independent report finds significant savings from Guildford and Waverley partnership
The report has outlined the benefits and savings produced by our ongoing collaboration.
Changes to taxi ranks approved
Guildford Borough Council Executive have approved changes to the town's Hackney Carriage Stands (taxi ranks).
Civic, religious and community leaders of Guildford send a powerful message of unity
The Guildford Declaration of Freedom of Religion and Belief was signed at a ceremony in the Guildhall on 19 January 2025.

Guildford's pandemic memories captured in textile display
Embroidered panels by local people on display at our museum until Saturday 15 March
Corporate Strategy update
We have adopted our vision and priorities for the borough for 2024-34
Find out more about our Corporate Strategy Corporate Strategy update