Today [Monday 3 October] two planning applications have been submitted to the Local Planning Authority (LPA) to propose temporary and permanent access road arrangements for the Downside Goods Yard in Woking Town Centre. 

A temporary access road via York Road and Bradfield Close and a permanent access road via the existing access in Guildford Road are proposed.

Organisations from across Woking joined together for a special summit on Tuesday (27 September), as part of a pledge to support residents through the current cost of living crisis.

The summit was organised by Woking Borough Council following a unanimously agreed Notice of Motion by Leader of Woking Borough Council, Cllr Ann-Marie Barker, at July’s council meeting.

The collaborative event saw a wide range of partners share experiences and ideas that support the development of an action plan to help anyone affected by the cost of living crisis.

Nominations for the 2022 Sport Woking Awards opened this week (Monday 26 September 2022).

The annual awards scheme recognises the wealth of sporting talent within the borough and celebrate those who play a vital role in helping others to achieve their personal best.

From top performing athletes to Sunday morning volunteers, this year there are eight award categories to reflect the borough’s diverse sport and fitness scene:

A new hoarding protocol has been developed and adopted by Woking Borough Council in collaboration with a number of partner organisations, providing guidance to staff working with people experiencing hoarding behaviours.

Hoarding is classified as a mental disorder, defined as the excessive collection and retention of materials to the point it impedes a person’s day to day functioning. As well as the more widely known hoarding of objects, such as clothes, newspapers or food, hoarding can also refer to the collection of animals or data.

Two extra roadshow events for the Woking Town Centre Masterplan have been set up to make sure everyone has the opportunity to have their say.

In response to local demand, the additional events will take place in Pyrford and Horsell, where residents can view an informative exhibition and speak with council officers about the Masterplan.

The two additional roadshows are on the following dates:

Pyrford - Thursday 29 September, 6pm to 8.30pm. Pyrford Cricket Club, Coldharbour Road, GU22 8SJ

Four years after Refill Woking was first launched, the local scheme is still going strong with lots of shops around the borough happy to refill your water bottle and help do something good for the environment.

The Refill Woking scheme is good for your pocket and the planet as it allows visitors to Woking town centre and West Byfleet to refill their empty water bottles for free with tap water at a number of friendly cafés, restaurants, shops and retails outlets.

The transformation of Woking continues, as works to upgrade Brewery Road Car Park gets underway, revolutionising the parking experience for shoppers, commuters and visitors to Woking.

Drivers will no longer need to collect a ticket upon arrival. Instead, cameras will read each number plate on entry. Once payment has been made, exit barriers will lift automatically to allow vehicles to leave. Drivers simply need to remember their vehicle registration number.

SERVICE UPDATES: For council services affected by the period of national mourning, please see the end of this webpage.

We will update this webpage regarding national protocol and how Woking will be commemorating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as these are confirmed.

Statement by Woking Borough Council

The Mayor, Members and Officers of Woking Borough Council are deeply saddened at the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.

The council is in the final stages of delivering the rebate payments on behalf of the government, which provides eligible Council Tax payers in bands A to D (as of 1 April 2022) with a one-off rebate of £150.

In the summer the council automatically credited eligible Council Tax payers who pay by direct debit and wrote to those who pay by other means with instructions on how to claim their payment. 

A large percentage of residents have already claimed their rebate. However, there remains a small amount who have yet to apply and claim their £150 payment.

North West Surrey Health and Care Alliance, in partnership with Woking Borough Council, has launched a survey to gather views on health and wellbeing from Woking residents.

North West Surrey Health and Care Alliance is a partnership of local health, social care, voluntary sector and Woking Borough Council professionals who have come together to help improve the health, wellbeing and life chances of local people. That’s where we would like to know what is important to you.

With a whole host of fantastic shopping, dining, leisure experiences, and now cheaper parking every Saturday for a limited period, there’s even more reason to visit Victoria Place, Woking.

From Saturday 3 September 2022, visitors can pay for two hours parking in Victoria Place car park and enjoy a third hour on us – that’s three hours for just £3 – with further savings when staying up to five hours.

Ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day on Wednesday 24 August, Woking Borough Council is urging new host families to come forward to support Ukrainian refugees fleeing their homeland and seeking safety.

The day will also mark six months since the Russian invasion began.

Since then, 250 Ukrainian refugees have settled across the borough under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, thanks to the generosity of local residents.