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Have Your Say on the Future of Local Government in Surrey
Take part in a landmark Government consultation that will help determine the future shape of local government in Surrey.

Explore Guildford's history at new Discovery Lounge
You can explore the history of local buildings and the people who lived in them at Guildford Museum's new Longworth Discovery Lounge.
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Guildford Museum shares special object with British Library for new exhibition
A pair of boots owned by Gertrude Jekyll, one of the 20th century's most influential garden designers, are on display in London.

Unlock the potential of our public parks and open spaces for your next event!
Are you planning an outdoor event, commercial activity or community or charity event and looking for beautiful public parks or open spaces available for hire?

AI, Growth, and Success: Local business minds gather for an inspiring evening
Energy, innovation, and meaningful connections filled Farnham Castle on Monday 19 May when local business leaders gathered for the latest Guildford and Waverley Business Question Time.

Discounted parking scheme for night-time economy
Up to 100 annual parking permits available to BID levy paying businesses from June, providing secure, low-cost parking every evening and overnight.
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Get on your bike for Bike Week 2025!
This year's Bike Week runs from 9 to 15 June and it's the perfect opportunity to saddle up and enjoy the many positives of travelling on two wheels.

New signage at historic nature reserve unveiled
New signs have been installed at Tyting Farm to encourage visitors to extend their walks in the surrounding area.

Major town centre regeneration project breaks ground
St Edward officially mark a major milestone in the regeneration of Guildford town centre

Unveiling bold Housing Strategies to tackle homelessness and improve housing
We have taken a significant step forward in our commitment to continued housing improvement with the approval of two key strategies.
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80 years on Guildford remembers VE Day
For 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe lots of people joined the VE Day 80 flag-raising at the Guildhall and community beacon lighting in Stoke Park.

Surrey district and borough councils submit proposal to Government outlining vision for future governance in the county
Nine district and borough councils support the formation of three unitary councils.

Save the Date for Guildford Green Day 2025!
Our annual Guildford Green Day will be held on Sunday, 8 June, 2025, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, inviting everyone to 'Be part of a Greener Guildford'.
Council shake-up to keep Guildford No.1 for business start-ups in England
Guildford has been officially recognised as the top town in England (outside London) for entrepreneurs to launch their businesses.
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