News releases in 2021

January 2021

• Prime Minister announces new national lockdown
  04 January 2021
• New national lockdown restrictions
  06 January 2021
• Surrey partners working together to deal with dramatic rise in COVID-19
  06 January 2021
• 2020 Sport Woking Awards - winners announced
  07 January 2021
• Statement regarding waste and recycling reporting issues
  11 January 2021
• Be part of Woking's future by working on Census 2021
  13 January 2021
• New online reporting tool launched to help keep Surrey safe
  15 January 2021
• Council appoints new Chief Executive Officer 
  20 January 2021
• Restoration works resume with cash injection from Historic England
  21 January 2021
• Surrey Muslim Association statement on COVID-19 vaccinations
  21 January 2021
• COVID-19 vaccine scams are targeting Surrey residents
  27 January 2021
• Launch of the inaugural Surrey business sustainability awards
  29 January 2021
• Save the date - Sunday 21 March is Census Day
  29 January 2021

February 2021

• COVID-19 surge testing in parts of Goldsworth Park, Knaphill and St Johns
  01 February 2021
• COVID-19 surge testing update: Tuesday 2 February
  02 February 2021
• COVID-19 surge testing update: Thursday 4 February
  04 February 2021
• Thank you – surge testing operation complete in Woking
  06 February 2021
• Leader's budget statement to Council
  12 February 2021
• Have your say on improvements to Loop Road Recreation Ground play area
  12 February 2021
• Rapid Community Testing initiative to begin in Woking
  12 February 2021
• Chinese New Year - a message from the Leader
  12 February 2021
• Council approves financial budget for 2021/22
  12 February 2021
• COVID-19 surge testing to begin in Maybury and surrounding areas
  16 February 2021
• Independent living facility at the top of its game
  18 February 2021
• Update: COVID-19 surge testing in Maybury and surrounding areas
  19 February 2021
• Complete: COVID-19 surge testing in Maybury and surrounding areas
  20 February 2021
• First phase of multi-million pound highway improvements commences
  22 February 2021
• Prime Minister sets out roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions
  22 February 2021
• Have you got what it takes to be an independent director?
  24 February 2021

March 2021

• Will you be one of the lucky ones invited to join Woking’s Residents’ Panel?
  02 March 2021
• Covid-19 vaccination service set up for the local community at Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking
  03 March 2021
• Have you got your census letter?
  04 March 2021
• Time running out to enter CREST21: entry deadline extended
  04 March 2021
• Sanway-Byfleet flood alleviation scheme consultation
  12 March 2021
• Woking powers to the top of UK Vitality Index 2021
  12 March 2021
• Census day is nearly here!
  15 March 2021
• New Sheerwater leisure centre named after former councillor
  16 March 2021
• Woking Shopping Centre to go purple in celebration of Census 2021
  17 March 2021
• Social Prescribing Day
  18 March 2021
• Site Allocations DPD comments submitted to Inspector
  18 March 2021
• Advanced warning: Lockfield Drive highway improvement works
  18 March 2021
• Woking supports National Day of Reflection
  22 March 2021
• Notice of elections: 6 May 2021
  22 March 2021
• Time is running out to apply for COVID-19 local restrictions support grants
  23 March 2021
• Surrey wins a further £3 million to help keep more homes warm and lower energy bills
  26 March 2021
• Roadmap out of lockdown: Step 1 - 29 March
  26 March 2021

April 2021

• Symptom-free testing now available to everyone over the age of 16
  01 April 2021
• Remember to fill in your census this Easter
  01 April 2021
• Leisure centres reopening from Monday 12 April
  08 April 2021
• Symptom-free test kits now available for collection for all adults in Surrey
  09 April 2021
• The death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
  09 April 2021
• Candidates announced for the local elections, Thursday 6 May 2021
  09 April 2021
• Canal Watch launched to tackle crime in Woking
  12 April 2021
• Local elections are coming… residents are urged to check if they’re registered to vote
  12 April 2021
• Safety is the key priority for reopening businesses
  12 April 2021
• Cathedral service including prayers for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
  14 April 2021
• Phone system maintenance: Friday 30 April, 5pm
  26 April 2021
• Make sure you're ready to have your say on Thursday 6 May
  27 April 2021

May 2021

• Woking ranked fifth in UK Prosperity Index 
  18 May 2021
• Phone system maintenance: Tuesday 1 June, 5pm
  20 May 2021
• Local teacher safely ‘lands’ as 47th Mayor of Woking
  20 May 2021
• Solar panel buying scheme for residents launched
  21 May 2021
• Victoria Way closed for crane removal
  27 May 2021
• Help shape housing provision for the next generation of Woking residents 
  27 May 2021
• Further stylish dining experiences set to open in Woking
  28 May 2021

June 2021

• Play park consultation results now available
  07 June 2021
• Civic Offices to reopen for essential appointments only
  10 June 2021
• ‘Determination and resilience’ highlighted in new film
  15 June 2021
• Partners raise awareness of coercive control
  16 June 2021
• Brookwood Cemetery: north side entrance closed
  18 June 2021
• Parliamentary Constituencies Review: have your say
  22 June 2021
• Visit Woking Shopping's al-fresco summer zone for sporting fun and games
  28 June 2021
• Life-saving lessons for school pupils 
  30 June 2021

July 2021

• Thank You Day: your chance to say thanks to local pandemic volunteers
  02 July 2021
• Coronavirus update: Prime Minister sets out plan to ease restrictions at step 4
  06 July 2021
• The new Residents' Panel to meet for the first time
  06 July 2021
• Temporary closure of Market Walk
  12 July 2021
• Garden waste collection update: Friday 16 July
  16 July 2021
• Garden waste collection update: Monday 19 July
  19 July 2021
• Council premises and the easing of COVID-19 restrictions
  20 July 2021
• Have your say on a new Public Spaces Protection Order for Woking town centre
  20 July 2021
• Council commits to Anti-Social Behaviour Pledge
  21 July 2021
• Victoria Way closed for crane removal
  22 July 2021
• Garden waste update: collections to restart on Monday 2 August
  30 July 2021

August 2021

• New hospital discharge service for Woking borough
  02 August 2021
• New automated telephone payment system live
  05 August 2021
• Residents encouraged to check their voter information and status
  11 August 2021
• Garden waste collections suspended until 27 August
  16 August 2021
• Urgent Afghan refugee housing appeal 
  20 August 2021
• Planning Inspector approves the Borough’s future development policy
  25 August 2021
• Garden waste collections suspended until 10 September
  27 August 2021
• Afghan refugees in Surrey
  27 August 2021

September 2021

• Have your say on Byfleet Residents’ Neighbourhood Forum
  03 September 2021
• Garden waste collections suspended until further notice
  10 September 2021
• Woking congratulates and celebrates outstanding community heroes 
  10 September 2021
• Victoria Square development update
  10 September 2021
• Garden waste collection service statement
  21 September 2021
• New burial site and wetland area within Brookwood Cemetery
  23 September 2021

October 2021

• Nominate your local heritage assets
  08 October 2021
• Victoria Arch widening scheme: key works to commence in late 2022/2023
  11 October 2021
• Funding secured to improve safety for women and girls in Woking
  12 October 2021
• Funding secured to improve safety for women and girls in Woking
  12 October 2021
• Annual Canvass update: canvassers to start visiting local residents
  13 October 2021
• Have your say on council’s future priorities
  15 October 2021
• Brookwood Cemetery celebrates second Green Flag Award
  19 October 2021
• Guests gather to mark the opening of the Eastwood Leisure Centre 
  20 October 2021
• Statement in response to Victoria Way closure
  20 October 2021
• Statement: incident at Victoria Square development site by Leader of the Council
  22 October 2021
• Household Support Grant funding update
  25 October 2021
• Stay safe and enjoy your fireworks
  25 October 2021
• Statement: Woking Borough Council's relocation proposals for the Day Aggregates access road
  29 October 2021

November 2021

• Celebrating Diwali 2021 at home
  03 November 2021
• Update on Victoria Way closure
  03 November 2021
• Your borough, your say - give us your views online or in-person 
  04 November 2021
• Festival of remembrance in Woking town centre
  04 November 2021
• Latest update on Victoria Way closure
  11 November 2021
• Postal vote application process update
  17 November 2021
• The magic of Christmas arrives in Woking town centre
  18 November 2021
• Victoria Way emergency road closure to remain in place until the New Year
  24 November 2021
• Return of mandatory face coverings in shops and on public transport
  29 November 2021
• Hale End Court officially opens
  29 November 2021

December 2021

• It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Woking town centre
  02 December 2021
• Statement to Council on Victoria Square development by Leader of Council
  06 December 2021
• The Mayor of Woking launches Young People’s Civic Awards 2022 
  06 December 2021
• Have your say on plans to upgrade Goldworth Park’s cycle track
  06 December 2021
• High Sheriff Youth Awards: Funding available for young people projects
  08 December 2021
• New powers adopted to help tackle antisocial behaviour
  08 December 2021
• Move to Plan B in England confirmed
  09 December 2021
• Urgent Omicron appeal: Get boosted now
  12 December 2021
• Festive opening times and local services
  13 December 2021
• Secretary of State dismisses stadium development planning appeal
  14 December 2021
• Victoria Way emergency closure and hotel panel update
  17 December 2021
• Enterprise Place update
  28 December 2021