Useful links, contacts and websites

There are a number of organisations and partnerships which operate in and around the Borough of Woking. Some of these organisations, which are listed below, could be useful contacts for journalists.

An extensive list of community groups and organisations can also be found on the Window on Woking website.

Surrey County Council

The Borough of Woking is situated within the County of Surrey. For more information about the County's work, see the question relating to this on the Media Centre FAQ page, or visit their website. If you have a media enquiry, please contact the Surrey County Council Press Office by calling 0208 541 8996.

Safer Woking Partnership

The Safer Woking Partnership is a joint initiative between Woking Borough Council, Surrey County Council and Surrey Police. The partnership has been in operation since 1999 to address community safety issues in Woking and aims to reduce crime and the fear of crime.

Recently, the partnership was expanded to include Surrey Heath and Woking Primary Care Trust, and the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service.

The Safer Woking Partnership has a Communications Officer, who will be able to assist with any media enquiries. The Communications Officer can be contacted on 01483 743775, or by email.

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

Information, latest news and press releases relating to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service can be found on their website.

If you have a media enquiry, please contact the Surrey Fire and Rescue Press Officer, on 01737 224027 or by email.

Surrey Police

Information and news relating to the County and all of the Boroughs, including Woking, can be found on the Surrey Police website.

Media enquiries can be directed to the Press and Publicity Officers, on 01483 655785.

Surrey Heath and Woking Primary Care Trust

Information and news about Surrey Heath and Woking Primary Care Trust can be found on this website.

If you have a media enquiry, please contact the Head of Communications, on 01932 358618 or by email.

Useful websites

Surrey Alert

If a major incident should occur in Surrey, this site will be used to give vital information to the people who live, work or travel in Surrey.

Window on Woking

Window on Woking is a community website, hosting a wide range of 'microsites' developed by local community organisations.

Woking Chamber of Trade and Commerce

The Woking Chamber of Trade and Commerce represent Woking's business community.