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Have your say on the future of local government in Surrey

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Have your say on the future of local government in Surrey

Residents across Surrey are being urged to take part in a landmark government consultation that will help determine the future shape of local…

Help improve housing standards in shared rented homes

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Help improve housing standards in shared rented homes

Residents, landlords and tenants are invited to have their say on proposals to introduce a licensing scheme to improve living conditions, safety…

Satisfaction with housing service improves

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Satisfaction with housing service improves

On Thursday 12 June, the Executive will discuss the latest Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs), which show a marked improvement in the services it…

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Household Support Fund (HSF) update

Woking Borough Council, along with all other Surrey districts and boroughs, has not been allocated any Household Support Fund (HSF) this year.

Business, licences and permits

Council seeks views on wheelchair taxi emission rules

Residents, taxi drivers, and community groups are being invited to share their views on the future of wheelchair accessible taxis in the borough.

Council remembers former Mayor, Bill Greenwood

Former councillor and past Mayor of Woking, Bill Greenwood, has sadly died and is fondly remembered by Woking Borough Council.

Help improve housing standards in shared rented homes

Residents, landlords and tenants are invited to have their say on proposals to introduce a licensing scheme to improve living conditions, safety and…

Woking proudly flies Armed Forces Day flag

A flag is flying proudly above the Civic Offices in Gloucester Square this weekend to mark Armed Forces Day (Saturday 28 June 2025).

Local government reorganisation

Have your say on the future of local government in Surrey

Residents across Surrey are being urged to take part in a landmark government consultation that will help determine the future shape of local…

Government reiterates support for Woking’s historic debt position

The government has today (Tuesday 17 June) reiterated its commitment to provide financial support to help reduce Woking Borough Council’s historic…

Planning and building control

Council awarded prestigious Platinum Award for Address Data Excellence

Woking Borough Council has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Award for excellence in address data management at the 2025 GeoPlace Exemplar Awards…

Bins, waste and recycling

Start recycling your old clothes and textiles

You can recycle your unwanted clothes and home textiles as part of your weekly bin collections.

Satisfaction with housing service improves

On Thursday 12 June, the Executive will discuss the latest Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs), which show a marked improvement in the services it…

Elections and voting

Borough and County by-elections called as councillor steps down

By-elections for the borough council ward of Hoe Valley and county council division of Woking South will take place following the resignation of Cllr…

Leader's statement to Council

Cllr Ann-Marie Barker, Leader of Woking Borough Council, made the following statement to Council during its meeting on Monday 19 May 2025.