News releases in 2022

January 2022

• Give a gift to the planet and remember to recycle your Christmas tree
  04 January 2022
• Sprinter, Tyler Panton, named Woking’s Sports Personality of the Year 
  06 January 2022
• Planning Inspectorate upholds appeal for the EcoWorld development
  12 January 2022
• Independent report provides confidence and reassurance on council finances
  15 January 2022
• Woking Railway Station public underpass closure
  17 January 2022
• Eligible businesses can now apply for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant
  19 January 2022
• Council telephone system closed for maintenance on 22 and 23 January
  19 January 2022
• Coronavirus update: return to Plan A measures
  20 January 2022
• Victoria Way remains open to traffic despite lane closure
  22 January 2022
• Victoria Way emergency closure and hotel panel update
  25 January 2022
• Have your say on local issues
  26 January 2022
• Woking’s climate action plan among the best
  28 January 2022

February 2022

• Cardinals Netball added to the list of worthy Trotman Trophy recipients
  04 February 2022
• Council responds to independent review of financial matters
  04 February 2022
• Cycle track upgrade works to begin
  07 February 2022
• Victoria Way reopens to vehicles in both directions
  09 February 2022
• Leader’s budget statement to Council
  11 February 2022
• Council approves financial budget for 2022 to 2023
  11 February 2022
• Council revisits the reuse of the existing aggregates yard access following residents’ concerns 
  14 February 2022
• Advanced warning: temporary closure of Victoria Way
  17 February 2022
• Storm Eunice: red weather warning for Woking and South East
  18 February 2022
• Council offers empty homeowners support to bring properties back into use 
  28 February 2022

March 2022

• Mayor of Woking issues statement in response to Ukraine crisis
  03 March 2022
• Dame Ethel Smyth statue stands tall in Dukes Plaza
  08 March 2022
• Leader of Woking Borough Council issues statement on Ukraine crisis
  09 March 2022
• Leading brands to open as part of much anticipated Victoria Place Woking opening
  11 March 2022
• Woking Railway Station underpass reopens to public
  18 March 2022
• Claim up to £10,000 to make your home warmer and more energy efficient
  21 March 2022
• CREST22 Awards deadline extended
  21 March 2022
• Victoria Way closed for resurfacing works
  21 March 2022
• Victoria Place Woking opens with Marks & Spencer anchor store
  23 March 2022
• Have your say on our constituency boundary proposals
  24 March 2022
• Council to turn off lights for Earth Hour
  25 March 2022
• Junior Citizen makes a welcome return
  25 March 2022
• 500 fruit trees to be planted in Woking
  29 March 2022
• Brockhill Day Centre re-opens
  31 March 2022

April 2022

• Don't miss your chance to vote - register to have your say in May
  04 April 2022
• Woking town centre to welcome Freedom of the Borough Parade
  08 April 2022
• Easter waste and recycling collections
  13 April 2022
• The Triangle site demolition works to recommence
  14 April 2022
• Statement in response to Moyallen administration
  19 April 2022
• Business as usual says Administrators appointed over Peacocks Shopping Centre
  21 April 2022
• Make sure you’re ready to vote on Thursday 5 May
  26 April 2022
• Brookwood Cemetery to celebrate 170 years with guided tours of grounds
  26 April 2022

May 2022

• Local elections 2022: final results
  06 May 2022
• Woking residents risk missing out on free emergency support
  09 May 2022
• Woking local heroes recognised at Mayor’s Civic Reception
  09 May 2022
• Woking’s Neighbourhood Team join forces with local community on Safer Streets project
  09 May 2022
• Dementia Action Week 2022: the importance of diagnosis
  11 May 2022
• The Broadway and Chertsey Road to close overnight for essential highway maintenance
  12 May 2022
• Have your say: shaping pharmacy services in Surrey
  16 May 2022
• Statement by Chief Executive in response to Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
  16 May 2022
• Temporary road closure required at Victoria Arch for essential works
  17 May 2022
• Woking is proud to be part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons and Associated Activities on 2 June 2022
  18 May 2022
• TEDxWoking: Apply to speak
  19 May 2022
• Signed, sealed and delivered - Woking appoints a new Mayor 
  19 May 2022
• Statement by Cllr Ann-Marie Barker, Leader of Woking Borough Council, to annual meeting of Council on administration priorities
  24 May 2022
• Statement by Cllr Ann-Marie Barker, Leader of Woking Borough Council, to annual meeting of Council (Monday 24 May 2022) announcing new Portfolio Holders
  24 May 2022
• New Leader elected for Woking Borough Council
  24 May 2022
• Goldsworth Park cycle track officially opens
  26 May 2022
• Residents go ‘Wild About Woking’ in Jubilee Square
  29 May 2022
• A summer of Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Woking
  31 May 2022

June 2022

• Woking based charity receives prestigious Queen’s Award
  07 June 2022
• Residents asked to suggest locations for more electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints
  10 June 2022
• Surrey Domestic Abuse Awareness Week
  10 June 2022
• First census results to be published on 28 June
  17 June 2022
• Council leader unveils updated Woking for all strategy
  17 June 2022
• Flying the flag for Armed Forces Day
  20 June 2022
• Decisions of the Executive: 16 June 2022 
  21 June 2022
• Local man pleads guilty in noise prosecution battle
  21 June 2022
• St Michael’s to become new community hub for Sheerwater 
  21 June 2022
• New community garden opens at The Vyne in Knaphill
  22 June 2022
• Vaccine confidence phone calls
  24 June 2022
• Victoria Arch to re-open ahead of schedule
  24 June 2022
• First results of the Census 2021
  28 June 2022
• Team Woking enjoys a day of sporting achievement at the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games
  29 June 2022

July 2022

• Tribe, a new app for communities, launches in Sheerwater and Goldsworth Park
  01 July 2022
• Bisley Ranges fire update
  06 July 2022
• Council to review the Victoria Arch widening scheme 
  06 July 2022
• COVID-19 hasn’t gone away as infections rise in the south east
  12 July 2022
• Hale End Court wins big at the Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards 2022
  12 July 2022
• Residents urged not to cool off in open water
  14 July 2022
• Applying for a community grant will soon be easier than ever
  15 July 2022
• A review of Woking Borough Council companies leads to reform 
  15 July 2022
• Parking to get cheaper at Victoria Place, Woking
  18 July 2022
• Prudent, responsible and sustainable approach to council finances
  18 July 2022
• Out of hours maintenance to our phone lines, from Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 July
  19 July 2022
• Industrial action in Elmbridge and Surrey Heath could affect bin collections
  23 July 2022
• Have your say on Woking’s Town Centre Masterplan
  25 July 2022
• Brookwood Cemetery awarded the coveted Green Flag Award
  27 July 2022

August 2022

• Update: Industrial action in Elmbridge and Surrey Heath could affect bin collections
  01 August 2022
• Woking town centre car park upgrade works continue
  05 August 2022
• Advanced warning: weekend closure of Victoria Way
  05 August 2022
• Kids eat free this summer in Woking
  09 August 2022
• Woking's Family Centres graded ‘Exceptional’
  10 August 2022
• Don't lose your right to vote – residents urged to check their voter registration details
  12 August 2022
• Masterplan pop-up shop makes it even easier to have your say
  15 August 2022
• Funding bid to improve access to essential services in Sheerwater
  15 August 2022
• Annual Canvass update: emails to residents
  19 August 2022
• A call for hosts to accommodate Ukrainian refugees
  23 August 2022
• Pay for two hours parking and enjoy the third hour on us!
  27 August 2022
• How are you Woking? Tell us in new health and wellbeing survey
  27 August 2022

September 2022

• Closing soon… applications for the Council Tax energy rebate
  08 September 2022
• Arrangements following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
  08 September 2022
• Brewery Road car park temporarily closed for upgrade works
  22 September 2022
• Refill Woking still helping to keep Woking green
  26 September 2022
• More Masterplan roadshows announced
  26 September 2022
• New hoarding protocol introduced to support residents
  28 September 2022
• Nominations now open for the 2022 Sport Woking Awards 
  29 September 2022
• Council brings together organisations for cost of living summit
  30 September 2022

October 2022

• Downside Goods Yard access road planning applications submitted
  03 October 2022
• Church Path closed
  05 October 2022
• Have your say on the improvement of two local play areas
  06 October 2022
• Update: Church Path closure
  07 October 2022
• Church Path reopens to pedestrians
  10 October 2022
• £11.9m to help Surrey residents cut their energy bills  
  11 October 2022
• Online High Street launches in Woking
  11 October 2022
• Diwali set to light up the town again
  13 October 2022
• Last chance to have your say on the future of Woking town centre
  13 October 2022
• Council performance report shows progress against key objectives
  13 October 2022
• Annual canvass update: Canvassers to start visiting non-responding households
  17 October 2022
• Woking's fireworks extravaganza returns with a night at the movies
  17 October 2022
• Car garage owner pleads guilty to an environmental offence 
  17 October 2022
• Government review into council finances: Statement from Leader of Woking Borough Council
  19 October 2022
• Residents have their say on Masterplan as consultation closes
  24 October 2022
• Woking’s Voluntary Sector Fair opens to the public
  28 October 2022
• Enjoy fireworks safely
  31 October 2022

November 2022

• Statement in response Planning Inspector's appeal decision
  03 November 2022
• Ceremony marks completion of social and affordable housing initiative
  04 November 2022
• Final public consultation: Last chance to help reshape parliamentary constituencies
  08 November 2022
• Voluntary Sector Fair welcomes and inspires visitors
  08 November 2022
• Keep the chill off and save money this winter with our warm hubs
  09 November 2022
• Nominations now open to find Woking's young stars 
  10 November 2022
• Service of Remembrance, Sunday 13 November 2022
  11 November 2022
• Report outlines Victoria Place development's positive performance
  16 November 2022
• Council leads borough-wide response to cost of living crisis 
  18 November 2022
• Have yourself a very merry Christmas in Woking
  18 November 2022
• A place for them in Woking 
  25 November 2022

December 2022

• The Council reaffirms its pledge to the Armed Forces
  02 December 2022
• Hale End Court celebrates first anniversary
  12 December 2022
• Kick start your career in Woking
  15 December 2022
• Cold weather garden waste collection update
  15 December 2022