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Have your say on the future of local councils in Surrey

Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us for a special online engagement session hosted by the Leaders of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils on Thursday 3 July from 7pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams. We'll explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved. Sign up for the session (opens new window).

Using the town centre

Buskers are welcome in Guildford town centre. You do not need a licence to busk. Find out more by reading our street entertainment guidance page. No commercial activities are allowed in the town centre. This includes handing out leaflets.

Apply for a market pitch

Find out what's going on in Guildford

Learn about the work of Experience Guildford and what the borough has to offer.

Request to film in Guildford

Find out about permission and charges required to film in Guildford.

Town centre street licences and permits

  1. Apply for street trading in our town centre
  2. Apply for pavement licences
  3. Apply to carry out a charity collection in our towns

Other town centre information

  1. Public toilets
  2. Town centre opening times
  3. Find out about our Purple Flag Award
  4. Guildford town centre temporary road closures

Hire our promotional space in the town centre

Find out how to hire the Rotunda. A promotional space in centre of Guildford.