New national restrictions in place (Covid-19)
Published on Thursday, 5 November 2020 in Your council and democracy press releasesToday, Thursday 5 November, we enter a national lockdown until Wednesday, 2 December, a move taken by the Government in response to the rapidly rising infection rates across the country, including in our borough.
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Reconnect and rediscover
Published on Monday, 16 November 2020 in Communities press releasesAre you 65+ and live in Guildford or Waverley? If so and you want to make new friends or try new hobbies, Reconnections might be for you.
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Protect yourself and your community by getting a flu jab
Published on Thursday, 5 November 2020 in Communities press releasesIt is more important than ever to get a flu jab this year due to Covid-19.
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How Waverley residents can show their respects on Remembrance Sunday
Published on Friday, 30 October 2020 in Your council and democracy press releasesDue to the Covid-19 pandemic, it will not be possible to mark this special day in the usual ways.
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Covid cases rise steeply in Waverley
Published on Friday, 30 October 2020 in Health and wellbeing press releasesCovid-19 infection rates in Waverley are rising steeply and the council is calling on everyone who lives in the borough to do what they can to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Covid cases rise steeply in Waverley
Published on Friday, 30 October 2020 in Health and wellbeing press releasesCovid-19 infection rates in Waverley are rising steeply and the council is calling on everyone who lives in the borough to do what they can to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Waverley Borough Council offers Godalming community café a new home
Published on Thursday, 29 October 2020 in Communities press releasesA community café that provides a caring and friendly meeting place for the vulnerable officially opened its doors this week at its new home at Waverley Borough Council’s headquarters.
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Waverley residents reminded of financial help available during Covid-19
Published on Tuesday, 27 October 2020 in Communities press releasesIf you are a Waverley resident and have been financially impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, there is help available to you.
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Remember, remember - our advice this 5 November
Published on Tuesday, 27 October 2020 in Communities press releasesDue to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Bonfire night and Halloween will be different for everyone this year with public events not going ahead as originally planned
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Waverley Contractor goes electric
Published on Tuesday, 27 October 2020 in Parks and countryside press releasesWaverley Borough Council’s grounds maintenance contractor Continental Landscapes Ltd, has taken delivery of three new electrical vehicles at its Waverley depot to increase efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint.
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Council ambition to be pesticide free in three years
Published on Wednesday, 21 October 2020 in Environmental Services press releasesWaverley Borough Council will phase out the use of pesticides on council-owned land following the formal adoption of its Pesticide Policy and Action Plan.
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Waverley residents encouraged to apply for new ‘green’ home funding
Published on Thursday, 15 October 2020 in Communities press releasesWaverley residents on lower incomes may be able to get up to £10,000 to help improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
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Waverley keeps the green flags flying
Published on Thursday, 15 October 2020 in Parks and countryside press releasesWaverley Borough Council is delighted to announce that eight of its fantastic parks and green spaces have once again been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the best in the world.
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Waverley Councillor named in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
Published on Tuesday, 13 October 2020 in Councillors and meetings press releasesA Waverley Councillor has been mentioned in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her services to the community in Ewhurst, Surrey.
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Last chance for Waverley residents to help shape Waverley’s Climate Action Plan
Published on Thursday, 24 September 2020 in Communities press releasesResidents have just a few weeks left to take part in Waverley Borough Council’s Climate Emergency survey and play an important role in how the council fulfils its climate commitment going forward.
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Waverley residents urged to have their say about parks and greenspaces
Published on Thursday, 24 September 2020 in Parks and countryside press releasesDo you have something to say about how the borough’s parks and greenspaces are maintained?
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Waverley Borough Council extends community funding deadline
Published on Tuesday, 22 September 2020 in Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) press releasesLocal groups and organisations have been given an extra four months to take advantage of funding delivered via CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) with the deadline moving from September this year to January 2021
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Waverley Borough Council trials pesticide-free weed control in the borough
Published on Tuesday, 15 September 2020 in Parks and countryside press releasesWaverley Borough Council starts trialling pesticide-free weed control this week in parts of the borough in order to assess alternatives to traditional pesticide based methods.
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Covid-19 impact on leisure centre investment
Published on Wednesday, 9 September 2020 in Leisure and culture press releasesPlans to invest in Waverley’s leisure centres in Farnham and Godalming have been put on hold due to the financial impact of Covid-19 on the council and its leisure centre provider.
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Businesses can apply for an outdoor ‘pavement licence’
Published on Tuesday, 25 August 2020 in Business and licensing press releasesBusinesses across Waverley can now apply for a temporary licence via a new fast track system aimed at enabling them to provide additional socially distanced outdoor seating.
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Waverley Borough Council is against Alton incinerator proposal
Published on Tuesday, 18 August 2020 in Planning and building control press releasesWaverley Borough Council has made clear its objection to plans to build an incinerator in Alton.
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Commemorating the 75th anniversary of VJ Day
Published on Friday, 14 August 2020 in Communities press releasesSaturday 15 August 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of VJ Day and there are plenty of ways you can get involved.
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Council approves Covid contingency budget
Published on Wednesday, 12 August 2020 in Your council and democracy press releasesLeisure centres will reopen and services will continue after Waverley Borough Council approved a revised contingency budget in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Have your say on Waverley Borough Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan
Published on Wednesday, 5 August 2020 in Environmental Services press releasesThe views of Waverley’s communities are being sought in a consultation that will help shape the council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan.
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Further Discretionary Grants for small businesses affected by Covid-19
Published on Tuesday, 28 July 2020 in Business and licensing press releasesApplications have opened for the second round of the Local Authority Discretionary Grants scheme for small businesses.
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Car park charging at Frensham Great Pond to change
Published on Tuesday, 28 July 2020 in Parks and countryside press releasesCharges at Frensham Great Pond car park are set to change in order to bring them into line with the National Trust car park charging at Little Pond and to assist in the effective management of the site.
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Council motion rejects Surrey-wide unitar
Published on Thursday, 23 July 2020 in Your council and democracy press releasesWaverley Borough Council has approved a motion to oppose a single Surrey-wide unitary authority.
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Bring sites to be phased out as range of kerbside services widens
Published on Tuesday, 21 July 2020 in Environmental Services press releasesWaverley Borough Council is to stop accepting mixed recycling at all seven bring sites in the borough by the end of this month.
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Car park charging at Frensham Great Pond to resume this weekend.
Published on Friday, 17 July 2020 in Parks and countryside press releasesCar parking charges at Frensham Great Pond and Common are to be reintroduced from this weekend (Saturday, 18 July 2020).
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Do not swim or paddle at Frensham Great Pond
Published on Tuesday, 14 July 2020 in Parks and countryside press releasesVisitors to Frensham Great Pond and Common are being warned not to enter the water at the big pond due to the occurrence of blue-green algae.
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