Essential works to the planning register
On Tuesday 22 July 2025, you will not be able to search or comment on planning applications. This is because of essential maintenance needed to the software. We apologise for any inconvenience.
How the council is managed, the Chief Executive, the Corporate Leadership Team and senior officer salaries, how decisions are made.
Woking Borough Council is part of the 2-tier structure of local government in Surrey.
In Surrey, the functions of local government are divided between:
Surrey County Council is responsible for more strategic functions and larger services such as education and social services.
District councils are responsible for more local services such as planning, development control and housing.
Although Woking has been granted 'Borough' status by charter, in terms of structure and functions it is a district council.
Our responsibilities include:
County Council responsibilities include: