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.
Government intervention
Central government intervention into the finances, investments and related governance of the council, Section 114 notice, Grant Thornton Public Interest Report, part 2 meeting documents, the Improvement and Recovery Plan.
Grant Thornton Public Interest Report
We have published a public interest report into our past governance arrangements, investment decisions and financial strategy.
The independent report, carried out by external auditor Grant Thornton UK LLP, looks at the past decisions and actions taken by us which have contributed to our current financial situation.
Grant Thornton Public Interest Report for Woking Borough Council (PDF, 650.78 KB)Extraordinary council meeting to discuss the Grant Thornton report
An Extraordinary Council Meeting was held on Wednesday 20 November 2024.
Woking Borough Councillors had the opportunity to discuss the findings and recommendations of the report and agree the next steps.
Watch a recording of the extraordinary council meeting – 20 November 2024.