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Guildford Community Lottery brings big wins for local charities
We're celebrating a successful quarter in our Guildford Community Lottery. Through our lottery, we provide support to local charities while giving our residents the chance to win exciting prizes.
Green light given on our new ten-year Corporate Strategy
Our new ten-year Corporate Strategy approved at Full Council outlining our vision to make Guildford a thriving place to live, work and do business.
Working with Wates to deliver 248 new homes
A new partnership to build a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom homes with some townhouses, including 98 new affordable rent and shared ownership homes
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Sashay into summer with a seasonal stroll
We invite you to discover the beauty of our borough on foot. Lace up your shoes, grab your water bottle, and let's explore the wonders of nature right on our doorstep.
Exciting upgrades to Playgrounds in Park Barn
We've recently upgraded and opened Kings College and Woodside playgrounds in Park Barn.
Breathe easy this summer
Summer is here, making it a great time for outdoor activities like adventures, barbecues and bonfires. Find out how to enjoy summer fun while helping to keep our air clean!
Why does our Local Plan matter?
Our Local Plan plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our borough. A Local Plan isn't just a bureaucratic document - it's a roadmap for where we're headed. It affects every aspect of our daily lives - from where we live and work to how we enjoy leisure activities.
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Have your say in our draft Climate Change Supplementary Planning Document
We're asking for your feedback on our draft Climate Change Supplementary Planning Document (SDP). This document guides decision makers in assessing how sustainable planning applications are, as part of our planning application process. The consultation is open until midday 9 August, 2024.
We're carrying out a housing survey
We've commissioned Acuity Research & Practice (Acuity) to carry out our housing survey.
Guildford Castle Grounds and Stoke Park awarded the coveted Green Flag Award
We're celebrating a Green Flag Award for the Guildford Castle Grounds and Stoke Park.
Our self-referral to the Regulator of Social Housing, results published
We outline the significant improvements we've made to our housing landlord function.
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Mayor of Guildford's Award for Service to the Community 2024
This year's winners show the incredible dedication of volunteers across our borough.
We welcomed St Peter's school for a Business Day
Year 10 students from St Peter's School explored exciting careers at our offices this week. They discovered the diverse roles and responsibilities within local government.
Guildford commemorates the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
The town of Guildford welcomed the 4th Battalion of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.
Help us name our new bridge!
Enter our bridge naming competition to help name our new local bridge! Currently known as the Ash Road Bridge project, we're asking for your inspired ideas to give it a lasting name.
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