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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 at an online or in-person event where you find out more about Local Government Organisation, ask questions and find out how to have your say. 

Essential maintenance to our planning services

There may be disruption to our planning services from Thursday 17 July to Friday 18 July. This is whilst we carry out some essential maintenance. You may be unable to search or comment on a planning application during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

 

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.