News releases in 2019

January 2019

• Long-term closure of the Red Shoppers' Car Park
  03 January 2019
• Time running out to nominate young stars
  03 January 2019
• Bathroom fitter prosecuted for failing to dispose of commercial waste responsibly
  07 January 2019
• Second prosecution for couple who breached planning enforcement notice
  10 January 2019
• Have your say on West Byfleet play area improvements
  11 January 2019
• Coplan confirms Woking Gateway agreement
  16 January 2019
• Leisure lagoon at Pool in the Park remains closed
  24 January 2019
• Cold caller advice
  25 January 2019

February 2019

• Council seeking views of Hoe Valley residents
  04 February 2019
• Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Pig
  04 February 2019
• Call for applications to pitch up and prepare to party! 
  04 February 2019
• Woking Community Stadium development moves a step closer
  05 February 2019
• Council trials new service to get vulnerable residents back on their feet quicker
  08 February 2019
• High Street closed to through traffic for two weeks
  14 February 2019
• Funding available to help vulnerable residents stay warm in their homes
  14 February 2019
• Council approves financial budget for 2019 to 2020 
  18 February 2019
• On your marks, get set, go... for free sports coaching sessions!
  27 February 2019

March 2019

• Local election voter ID trial to take place again on 2 May 2019
  04 March 2019
• Council awarded elected member development excellence
  04 March 2019
• Next phase of highway improvement works underway
  07 March 2019
• Junior Citizen returns to help young people stay safe
  15 March 2019
• West Byfleet Play Area improvements set to begin
  20 March 2019
• Get your photo ID sorted for May 2019 elections 
  21 March 2019
• Take part in the Great British Spring Clean! 
  21 March 2019
• Cruising for wellbeing on the Basingstoke Canal
  22 March 2019
• Residents and visitors warned of organised street begging in Woking town centre
  26 March 2019
• Brexit information
  27 March 2019

April 2019

• Go-ahead for new energy centre
  03 April 2019
• Honorary Freedom of the Borough Parade, 2.30pm on 28 April
  04 April 2019
• Last chance to register to vote for the local elections [2019]
  05 April 2019
• Green light for first phase of Sheerwater regeneration project
  10 April 2019
• Statement regarding West Byfleet Recreation Ground
  16 April 2019
• Installation of Woking’s first living wall
  17 April 2019
• Don't lose your right to vote during European election on Thursday 23 May 2019
  29 April 2019
• Woking's local heroes recognised at Mayor's Civic Reception
  30 April 2019

May 2019

• Update: Trinity Methodist Hall polling station
  02 May 2019
• Dementia Action Week: supporting residents with memory loss
  15 May 2019
• Environmental focused resident becomes 46th Mayor of Woking
  17 May 2019
• Statement from the Leader of the Council
  20 May 2019
• Speakers required for TEDxWoking 2019
  21 May 2019
• Another packed Party in the Park programme revealed
  22 May 2019
• European election verification of ballot papers
  26 May 2019
• European parliamentary election local result
  26 May 2019
• Muslim Burial Ground Peace Garden achieves recognition at national awards
  28 May 2019
• Woking Best Bar None returns to find the best licensed premises
  28 May 2019
• Woking Town Centre PSPO extension consultation
  29 May 2019

June 2019

• New Town Wharf opens to boaters
  03 June 2019
• Surrey's food and drink hero is back!
  03 June 2019
• A summer packed full of music at Woking Park
  04 June 2019
• Leader’s statement to the Executive, Thursday 6 June 2019
  06 June 2019
• Ready, steady, grow with Woking in Bloom!
  07 June 2019
• Campaign launched to #BreakTheSilence surrounding domestic abuse
  10 June 2019
• Advance warning: Church Street East weekend highway closures
  11 June 2019
• Government invests £95 million in Woking to unlock thousands of new homes
  11 June 2019
• You, me and those who came before: Woking welcomes Refugee Week
  13 June 2019
• Long serving members of the community honoured at Special Meeting of Council 
  14 June 2019
• Discover CCTV control room during open day
  17 June 2019
• Team Woking bring home three medals at Specsavers Surrey Youth Games
  18 June 2019
• Flag raising marks lead up to national Armed Forces Day 2019
  24 June 2019
• Could you be a councillor?
  25 June 2019

July 2019

• Refurbished West Byfleet play area opens
  01 July 2019
• Party in the Park, Woking’s greatest show, keeps getting better
  10 July 2019
• Advanced warning: Stanley Road closed for resurfacing
  10 July 2019
• Brockhill celebrates 30th anniversary!
  11 July 2019
• Woking raises rainbow flag for Pride in Surrey
  12 July 2019
• Anti-social behaviour: we’re here to help!
  16 July 2019
• Investing in the future of our leisure facilities
  17 July 2019
• Oak Processionary Moth caterpillar sightings confirmed
  18 July 2019
• Slide into the summer holidays at Woking Pool in the Park as new flumes open
  22 July 2019
• Road and rail infrastructure improvements move a step closer
  22 July 2019
• Are you registered to vote?
  24 July 2019
• Council leadership
  29 July 2019
• Single use plastics policy adopted as climate emergency declared
  30 July 2019
• Calls for LGBT+ community to #BreakTheSilence surrounding domestic abuse 
  30 July 2019
• Surrey food and drink innovators to open Woking Food and Drink Festival
  30 July 2019

August 2019

• New swift and bat sign celebrates Woking’s twinned towns
  01 August 2019
• Local voluntary and community groups invited to apply for grants
  01 August 2019
• Site Allocations DPD submitted to Secretary of State for examination
  07 August 2019
• Enjoy a full buffet of interactive activities at Woking Food and Drink Festival
  23 August 2019
• Woking awarded Dementia Friendly Community status
  27 August 2019

September 2019

• Woking Food and Drink Festival 2019 turns up the heat!
  02 September 2019
• Sir Robert McAlpine ‘tops out’ Woking’s £540m Victoria Square
  13 September 2019
• Sport Woking Awards 2019 – nominate now! 
  20 September 2019
• New public plaza honours literary legend
  20 September 2019
• Perennial awards celebrate Woking's glorious gardens and top of the plots
  30 September 2019

October 2019

• Raising the bar for Best Bar None 2019!
  04 October 2019
• Silver award for Brookwood Cemetery 
  08 October 2019
• Take part in lantern parade and Diwali inspired celebration
  17 October 2019
• Lost chapel restored in Brookwood Cemetery
  22 October 2019
• Spectacular firework display will light up the night sky
  22 October 2019
• Advanced warning: Church Street East weekend closure
  23 October 2019
• Woking Poppy Day recognises unseen sacrifices of service personnel
  23 October 2019
• Stay safe and enjoy your fireworks display
  28 October 2019
• Get your tickets now for TEDxWoking 2019
  29 October 2019
• New pedestrian and cycle footbridge to improve connectivity
  29 October 2019
• Council remembers former Mayor
  29 October 2019
• Woking named one of UK’s happiest places
  31 October 2019

November 2019

• Surrey County Council announces move to Woking
  01 November 2019
• Woking LA21 celebrates 25th anniversary with revealing sustainability-focused AGM
  01 November 2019
• Festival of Remembrance
  06 November 2019
• Iconic songwriter and former Westfield resident honoured with blue plaque
  07 November 2019
• Serco launches ‘Respect and Protect’ campaign for employees delivering local services
  11 November 2019
• Dukes Court set for a facelift
  12 November 2019
• Search is on for local young stars
  12 November 2019
• Woking Borough Council is the new lead provider for local Family Centres
  13 November 2019
• Are you registered to vote?
  13 November 2019
• Woking Shopping's Christmas lights switch on event and festivities
  15 November 2019
• Loan sharks’ confiscated cash will reward Woking residents
  18 November 2019
• Free White Ribbon campaign packs up for grabs 
  20 November 2019
• Pool in the Park teaching pool closure
  22 November 2019
• Who has raised the bar? Vote now for Woking’s Best Bar None
  25 November 2019
• Woking stands together to end male violence against women
  25 November 2019
• December rail strike information
  28 November 2019
• Woking Football Club submits planning application to Council
  29 November 2019
• Josh Casey crowned Woking Sports Personality of the Year 
  29 November 2019

December 2019

• Children plant trees to improve the environment at their school
  02 December 2019
• Put security at the top of your festive list
  05 December 2019
• Countryside management of Hoe Valley to commence
  06 December 2019
• New home shows how you can live independently 
  10 December 2019
• Festive opening times
  19 December 2019
• Environment Agency information: Heavy rain increases flood-risk
  20 December 2019