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

Residents share clear priorities for Woking’s new Local Plan

Read the results of Woking's Local Plan consultation and learn how local feedback will help shape the borough's future development.

Ballot box with a voting paper being posted into it. Text on the box reads: "Your vote matters".

Council to visit households yet to respond to annual canvass

Households that have not responded to the annual canvass may receive a visit from a council canvasser.

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Woking formally begins preparing new Local Plan

Preparation of a new Local Plan has formally commenced, marking the start of an important process that will help shape how the borough develops…

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Council to visit households yet to respond to annual canvass

Households that have not responded to the annual canvass may receive a visit from a council canvasser.

Planning and building control

Residents share clear priorities for Woking’s new Local Plan

Read the results of Woking's Local Plan consultation and learn how local feedback will help shape the borough's future development.

Planning and building control

Woking formally begins preparing new Local Plan

Preparation of a new Local Plan has formally commenced, marking the start of an important process that will help shape how the borough develops over…

Local government reorganisation

Progress continues towards a modern and accountable West Surrey Council

West Surrey Council preparations are progressing, with shadow councillors approving governance arrangements to support transparent, accountable…

Community events

Woking Car Show drives record numbers into town

The Seymours Woking Car Show returned on Sunday 20 September, firing on all cylinders and taking over the town centre with its diverse display of…

Help shape your future council websites

Residents, businesses, community groups and visitors across Surrey are being invited to help shape the future East Surrey and West Surrey council…

Street Trading Policy consultation launched

Residents, businesses, traders and community groups are invited to help shape the future of street trading in the borough by taking part in a…

Bins, waste and recycling

Fridge and freezer collections temporarily suspended

Council collections of unwanted fridges and freezers has been temporarily suspended due to a shortage of capacity at treatment and recycling…

Major asset sales continue council’s financial recovery

A series of significant asset sales have been approved by the Executive, at its meeting on Wednesday 16 September, as part of its ongoing Improvement…

Local government reorganisation

Susan Halliwell appointed Chief Executive of new West Surrey Council 

Susan Halliwell, currently Chief Executive of Bracknell Forest Council, has been appointed Chief Executive of the new West Surrey Council. Susan …

Government begins repayment of Woking’s historic debt

The government has officially begun the process of repaying Woking Borough Council's historic debt, marking a significant milestone in the council’s…

Jobs and volunteering

Save the date! Woking’s Voluntary Sector Fair returns for a sixth year

Working Together for Woking, the borough's largest showcase of voluntary and community support, returns this autumn for its sixth year, bringing…