Local Services & Information | Waverley Borough Council

Popular on Waverley.gov.uk

Check bin collection day

Pay Council Tax

Make a comment on a planning application

Planning maps

Missed bin collection

Search planning applications

Apply, pay and report it

Apply

Pay

Report it

Our services

Benefits and community support

Housing Benefit and Council Tax support, as well as support for older adults, the voluntary sector, crime and safety and emergency information.

Bins, garden waste and recycling

Check your bin collection day and find out information about rubbish and recycling collections, garden waste, and what you can recycle.

Business and licensing

Find everything you need on business rates, licences, food and health safety, and working with the council.

Council Tax

Check Council Tax rates, make payments, get support if you’re struggling, and explore exemptions and discounts.

Environmental concerns

Street cleaning, tackling fly-tipping, pollution control, animal welfare, food safety, and our approach to sustainability and conservation.

Greenspaces, parks, leisure and things to do

Explore parks, countryside and green spaces, enjoy sports and leisure, and visit Borough Hall in Godalming or Memorial Hall in Farnham.

Housing

Get advice on finding a home, plus information for council tenants, private renters, landlords, and affordable housing options.

Parking and permits

Find details on parking charges and permits, residents’ street parking schemes, and how to rent a council garage.

Planning and Building Control

Planning applications, policies and strategies, heritage and tree advice, planning enforcement, Building Control, and local land charges.

What's happening in your area

Council services over the festive season

Need to get in touch over the festive season? Understand how we can support you with vital services over the holiday period.

Local Government Reform

Stay informed: Discover how Surrey’s Local Government Reorganisation impacts your community and workplace.

Recycling at Christmas

Tips and advice on what you can recycle during the festive season, including Christmas trees, wrapping, food and other household items.

Bramley petrol contamination

Surrey Council Leaders Respond to Government’s...

Date posted: 28 October 2025

Leaders from eight Surrey district and borough councils have responded to the Government’s decision to replace the current 12 councils with two new unitary authorities.

Read full article

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Performance Cookies

Functional Cookies

Targeting Cookies

How can we help you today?