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Bold new identity for West Surrey Council, shaped by residents

A bold new visual identity for West Surrey Council has been approved by the West Surrey Shadow Executive following engagement with residents,…

Views sought on proposed Council Tax Reduction schemes

Consultations are launching across Surrey to help shape the Council Tax Reduction Schemes that will operate from April 2027.

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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.

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Planning and building control

Funding to improve public access to planning data

Residents, businesses and developers will soon benefit from easier access to essential planning information, thanks to support from the government’s…

New operational policies strengthen housing services

Four new operational policies have been proposed aimed at improving safety, consistency and tenant satisfaction.

Local government reorganisation

Surrey councils make progress with Local Government Reorganisation transition

A key milestone in the reorganisation to two new councils for Surrey has been reached, with local councillors coming together for the first time as…

Safety and community care

New tiered social prescribing service launched for Woking residents

Woking residents can now benefit from a new tiered social prescribing service, designed to deliver more personalised, community‑based support for…

Safety and community care

Maybury Centre reopens after temporary closure

Maybury Centre reopens after temporary closure.

Parks and leisure

£1.2 million refurbishment coming to Woking Leisure Centre

A major £1.2 million refurbishment is on its way.

Bins, waste and recycling

New data shows that Surrey is a national leader for waste

A new report, the Surrey Waste Tracker, shows that Surrey is one the best performing counties in the country when it comes to waste.

Have your say on next stage of Pyrford Community Governance Review

Residents, businesses and all interested parties are invited to share their views on key recommendations for establishing a parish council covering…

Council moves forward with Pyrford Parish Council plans

Plans to create a parish council for Pyrford have taken a step forward following agreement of key recommendations at last week’s Council meeting…

Planning and building control

Council adopts updated list of Woking’s heritage assets

A list of the borough’s heritage assets has been updated and adopted during a meeting of Council (Thursday 11 December), following public…

Commissioners’ fifth report recognises continued progress

Government has published the latest 6-monthly report from Commissioners appointed to oversee improvement at Woking Borough Council, following…

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Council Leader congratulates McLaren in letter to CEO

Today (Monday 8 December), Cllr Ann-Marie Barker wrote to McLaren CEO, Zak Brown, congratulating them on their outstanding season. Read the full…