Krinkels UK (formerly Continental Landscapes Ltd) has begun keeping the borough’s streets, parks and public spaces clean and well-maintained helping to deliver a cleaner, greener borough.

Following the award of the new street cleaning and grounds maintenance contract in October last year, Krinkels UK has taken responsibility for maintaining the borough’s public parks, play areas and sports pitches, as well as regular street cleaning and litter bin collections around the borough.

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The leaders of all 12 Surrey councils have today submitted a joint interim proposal to government for local government reorganisation in the county.  

Surrey County Council and the 11 district and borough councils within Surrey have been working together on the options for local government reorganisation, following the directive from government in February. 

While many options have been analysed in detail, the submission to government outlines recommendations around either two or three unitary councils for Surrey. 

An interim plan for the reorganisation of local government in Surrey was approved by the Executive during Wednesday night’s extraordinary meeting (19 March).

During the meeting, the Executive considered comments made by councillors at an extraordinary meeting of Full Council (Tuesday 18 March) on the interim plan before approving its submission to government.

Councils across Surrey have worked together to develop and agree the interim plan, drawn up in line with government criteria, which considers options for two or three unitary authorities for the county.

The leaders of all 12 Surrey councils have agreed on the key principles of an interim proposal for local government reorganisation in the county.  

Surrey County Council and the 11 district and borough councils within Surrey have been working together on the options for local government reorganisation, following the directive from government in February. 

While many options have been analysed in detail, the submission to government outlines recommendations around either two or three unitary councils for Surrey. 

We have commenced a programme of drainage and resurfacing works in Woking Park to extend the life of our popular jungle themed play area.

The play area, which sits at the foot of the Pool in the Park building, is impacted by rainwater run-off which has resulted in the gradual erosion of the footpaths and parts of the embankment.  

Essential maintenance works will take place at Brewery Road Car Park on Friday 14 March.

To facilitate these works, the car park will close from 8pm, Thursday 13 March until 12.01am, Saturday 15 March. Drivers will need to remove their vehicles before the closure begins as access to vehicles within the car park will be restricted during the closure period.

Drivers are encouraged to use alternative town centre parking facilities at Victoria Place Car Park.

We would like to thank drivers for their patience and cooperation during these essential works.

A decision on starting the procurement of a new recycling and waste collection and street cleaning operator has been formally ratified by Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Surrey Heath and Woking councils. 

Since 2017, the four Surrey district and borough councils have been involved in a joint contract with Amey LG Limited for recycling, waste collection, and street cleaning services - although Woking is only included in the waste and recycling elements, with street cleaning managed separately. 

A budget that supports the council’s transition to a more efficient organisation that operates within its financial means was approved by Council during last night’s extraordinary meeting (Monday 3 March).

Councillors agreed a ‘business as usual’ budget of £23.6 million for the next financial year that will fund essential services for residents. It includes £2.5 million in savings that ensure unavoidable cost pressures are met and maintains adequate reserves to cover day-to-day risks.

In response to the conclusion of the inquest (Tuesday 25 February) into the death of Laura Winham, Louise Strongitharm, Woking Borough Council’s Strategic Director for Communities, said: "We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Laura’s family. The tragic events that led to her death and the missed opportunities to discover her body should never have been allowed to happen.

A provisional budget that supports the council’s transition to a more efficient organisation that operates within its financial means was recommended to Full Council for approval during last week’s Executive meeting (Thursday 13 February).

The Executive supported a proposed ‘business as usual’ budget of £23.6 million to fund essential services for residents during the next financial year. It includes £2.5 million in savings that ensure unavoidable cost pressures are met and maintaining adequate reserves to cover day-to-day risks.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into the conduct of two individual accountants in relation to their compliance with governance, reporting, regulations and professional standards in respect of Woking Borough Council’s operations and investment activities for the financial years ended 31 March 2017 to 31 March 2023.