Guildford Borough Council News Room

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.

We've recently upgraded and opened Kings College and Woodside playgrounds in Park Barn.

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!

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.​

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've commissioned Acuity Research & Practice (Acuity) to carry out our housing survey.

We're celebrating a Green Flag Award for the Guildford Castle Grounds and Stoke Park.

We outline the significant improvements we've made to our housing landlord function.

This year's winners show the incredible dedication of volunteers across our borough.

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.

The town of Guildford welcomed the 4th Battalion of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.

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.