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.

In recognition of McLaren Racing’s title-winning season, come and experience the thrill of motor racing in Woking Town Centre.

From Wednesday 19 until Sunday 23 February 2025, buckle up and get ready for some fast-paced, half term action at Victoria Place.

This five-day event, hosted by McLaren Racing for its home fans, includes driving simulators, an interactive pit stop challenge, and the chance to see a full-scale Formula 1 show car in the team’s new 2025 livery.

Following statements in the House of Commons by Angela Rayner MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government, that Surrey will be part of the first wave of the government’s local government reorganisation agenda and that the local elections in Surrey will be postponed from May 2025 to May 2026, Councillor Hannah Dalton, Chair of the Surrey Leaders Group, has commented: 

This consultation closed on Sunday 2 March 2025.

Parkview is a light and bright purpose-built community centre located in the heart of Sheerwater that overlooks open green space and new homes. It is also situated next to the Basingstoke Canal and other community facilities.

The vibrant centre boasts a spacious hall, multipurpose function rooms, office space, a mirrored studio, and free on-site parking.

This self-contained facility is available now for local groups and community interest companies to make their own as part of the councils Community Asset Transfer (CAT) process.

Due to a loose panel on the Hilton hotel, Victoria Way (A320) is currently closed and a signed diversion route is in place.

Woking Borough Council will join thousands of individuals and organisations across the nation in lighting a candle of remembrance on Monday 27 January to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. 

The day is a symbol of solidarity and reflection to remember the countless lives that have been lost or impacted around the world by genocide. 

This Holocaust Memorial Day marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex, and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.

Victoria Way car park will close for the foreseeable future on Friday 14 February 2025, following a recent structural review that highlighted the need for significant repairs.

Whilst the structural condition of the car park does not pose a risk to public safety, the detailed report recommends temporary closure until substantial repairs are undertaken. These repairs would involve considerable costs and ongoing maintenance liabilities.

Help two local schools deliver environmental projects by signing up to Surrey Environment Partnership’s Rethink Waste scheme and taking part.

By signing up to Rethink Waste and completing fun, easy online activities that help you reduce waste, you earn points that you can donate to participating schools. At the end of each month, between January and March 2025, the two schools with the most points will take home a share of £1,000 that they’ll use to fund an environmental project.