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Guildford Borough Council News Room

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Guildford Lido takes a dive into energy efficiency with pool cover installation

State-of-the-art pool covers are being installed to improve energy efficiency

Guildford's improvement journey delivers real results for residents

Measurable progress making a difference for residents, communities and local businesses.

New parking payment machines installed in Guildford's car parks

We've completed the upgrade of parking payment machines in most of our town centre car parks, to provide more convenient options for visitors to pay and make parking quicker and more convenient.

We're shortlisted for Most Improved Council at LGC Awards 2026

We're delighted to share that we have been shortlisted for Most Improved Council at the Local Government Chronicle Awards 2026.
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Work begins to transform two major junctions on A320 Woking Road

These highways improvements at Woodlands Road and Moorfield Road junctions are part of the wider Weyside Urban Village regeneration programme.

We mark 18 months of solid, sustained improvement

We've published our latest progress update, marking 18 months of significant and measurable improvement.

Two-year balanced budget approved as services continue to improve

We're incredibly proud that, despite the financial pressures facing all councils, we've delivered a balanced budget for two years with no cuts to services.

Celebrating a standout year of events across parks, countryside and town centre

We're celebrating a vibrant and successful year of events held throughout 2025.
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Works begin to enhance Guildford Spectrum's leisure offer

Work is set to begin at Guildford Spectrum as part of a phased programme to enhance and modernise the centre's already substantial leisure offering.

From effort to evidence: Guildford's performance data shows a borough on the rise

We have published our latest performance figures, marking a significant moment to reflect on two years of determined improvement.

Guildford and Waverley Business Question Time returns for its fourth year

Local businesses invited to take advantage of a valuable opportunity to network, exchange ideas and gain insight from leading voices across the region.
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Corporate Strategy update

We have adopted our vision and priorities for the borough for 2024-34
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