Residents will need to show accepted photo ID when voting in person at polling stations for the Woking Borough Council and Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner elections, on Thursday 2 May 2024. 

To be able to vote, eligible residents must be registered to vote. Registering to vote is quick and easy to do online, at gov.uk/register-to-vote. The deadline for registrations is 11.59pm, Tuesday 16 April 2024.

Woking Borough Council is encouraging residents who are unable to vote in person at polling stations to apply for a postal or proxy vote (a trusted person) ahead of the forthcoming elections. 

On Thursday 2 May, residents will be able to vote to elect Woking Borough councillors and the Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner election.

The application deadlines are fast approaching for residents wishing to:

Woking Borough Council is preparing to exercise its right to acquire Moyallen’s shares in Victoria Square Woking Limited (VSWL), securing 100 per cent control of the company that owns Victoria Place - the borough’s main town centre development.

A Shareholders’ Agreement provides the council with the option to acquire all of Moyallen’s 52 per cent stake in VSWL on completion of the development, which is expected to open fully this summer (2024).

Once again, Woking Borough Council is supporting Earth Hour, the global environmental movement that highlights the collective impact of small actions. 

From 8.30pm local time on 23 March, the council will join millions across the world to mark WWF's Earth Hour by switching off its lights in the Civic Offices for one hour to show its support in protecting the future of the planet.

The Planning Inspectorate has allowed the appeal by Abri Group Ltd and granted planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a building of up to 25 storeys comprising 224 residential units, ground floor commercial units, landscaping, bin and cycle storage, public realm works and associated works and facilities at Technology House, 48 - 54 Goldsworth Road, Woking.
 

Buying a property in Woking has just got easier as Woking Borough Council will be transferring its local land charges (LLC) service to HM Land Registry on Thursday 21 March.

The national LLC Register allows users to search for land information online instantly, enabling buying decisions to be made earlier in the conveyancing process.

Most local land charges are restrictions or prohibitions on the use of property or land, such as planning permissions or listed building status.

The council has set out the positive steps it has taken on its journey towards financial sustainability and delivering best value for residents.

Following Government intervention last May, the council has made good progress against its Improvement and Recovery Plan, detailed in the 6 to 9 month progress report published yesterday (13 March). This includes:

Notice of vacancy in Office of Councillor 

Woking Borough Council: Hoe Valley Ward

Notice is hereby given under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Borough Councillor for the Hoe Valley Ward, following the resignation of Councillor Andy Caulfield.

The council is calling for expressions of interests from local voluntary and community organisations interested in ensuring the ongoing provision of community assets.

A Community Asset Transfer (CAT) policy, adopted at Full Council earlier this month, sets out the framework for the transfer of council assets to community groups for the benefit of local residents.

The CAT policy will enable the council to make essential budget savings and focus its resources into financing core services.

The deadline for Woking residents to be registered to vote for the upcoming local elections is Tuesday 16 April. 

On Thursday 2 May, registered voters will be able to elect a new Police and Crime Commissioner and members of Woking Borough Council. You can register online ahead of the local elections - it takes just five minutes. Woking residents who have moved address since the last election, will also need to register again to vote.

Woking Borough Council’s budget for 2024/25 was approved by elected members during last night’s Extraordinary Full Council meeting (Monday 4 March 2024).

Approval of the budget was possible following the offer and acceptance of a Government support package and £8.4 million worth of service reductions and savings.

Cllr Ann-Marie Barker, Leader of Woking Borough Council, said: “Yesterday I responded to a letter from the Minister for Local Government, Simon Hoare, accepting the Government support package that allows us to set a budget, subject to agreement of Council on Monday 4 March 2024.