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Help shape the next stage of Woking's new Local Plan

Residents, businesses, community organisations and stakeholders are being invited to help shape Woking's future as the council launches the next…

A view of Woking town centre from the Basingstoke Canal. Also pictured are new riverside homes.

Residents invited to help shape new West Surrey Council brand

Residents from across Surrey are invited to get involved to help shape the brand identities of the new East and West Surrey councils.

Woking Train Station subway entrance

Essential maintenance works for Woking train station subway

Essential maintenance works to the main pedestrian subway beneath Woking train station will take place overnight on Wednesday 8 July and Thursday…

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Help shape the next stage of Woking's new Local Plan

Residents, businesses, community organisations and stakeholders are being invited to help shape Woking's future as the council launches the next…

Safety and community care

Woking town centre Public Spaces Protection Order to improve public safety

A new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) will be introduced across parts of Woking town centre, subject to formal adoption by Council later in…

Local government reorganisation

Residents invited to help shape new West Surrey Council brand

Residents from across Surrey are invited to get involved to help shape the brand identities of the new East and West Surrey councils.

Have your say on proposed Taxi and Private Hire Policy changes

Residents, taxi and private hire licence holders, operators, businesses and stakeholders are invited to have their say on proposed changes to the…

Parking, streets and travel

Essential maintenance works for Woking train station subway

Essential maintenance works to the main pedestrian subway beneath Woking train station will take place overnight on Wednesday 8 July and Thursday 9…

Woking marks Armed Forces Day with flag flying at Civic Offices

Woking Borough Council will mark Armed Forces Day (Saturday 27 June 2026) by flying the Armed Forces Day flag above the Civic Offices over the…

Safety and community care

Renewed commitment to tackling antisocial behaviour

Ahead of ASB Awareness Week (29 June to 5 July), the council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of antisocial behaviour by renewing…

Safety and community care

Careline helping hundreds feel safer and independent at home

An annual client survey has revealed outstanding results for Woking Borough Council’s Careline service, highlighting exceptional performance and high…

Parking, streets and travel

Brewery Road Car Park reopens after temporary closure

Brewery Road Car Park has reopened following the temporary closure earlier this week to repair damage to the exit barrier caused by a vehicle…

West Byfleet Neighbourhood Forum applies for redesignation

Residents and businesses in West Byfleet are invited to take part in a consultation regarding the renewal of their neighbourhood forum.

Thameswey Central Milton Keynes sale completed

The sale of Thameswey Central Milton Keynes (TCMK) to Utilities Services (MediaCity UK) Ltd, a subsidiary of Leep Utilities Ltd, has been completed.

Policies strengthened to improve standards for council tenants

We have introduced a series of policies which will improve safety, transparency and consistency for council tenants across the borough.