News releases in 2025

July 2018

• Council approves Woking Football Club development proposals
  27 July 2018
• Are you registered to vote?
  31 July 2018

August 2018

• Less than four weeks to go until Woking Food and Drink Festival!
  06 August 2018
• New Victoria Square development parking facilities announced
  14 August 2018
• One small bite for mankind… one giant line-up for Woking Food and Drink Festival!
  15 August 2018
• Pool in the Park closed
  16 August 2018
• Food activities for children and celebrating women in food
  21 August 2018
• Vote for your best bar none!
  21 August 2018
• Just a few days until this year's Woking Food and Drink Festival!
  28 August 2018

September 2018

• Seafarers past and present commemorated on Merchant Navy Day
  03 September 2018
• Food, glorious food!
  04 September 2018
• It’s gold for Woking’s first 2018 Best Bar None
  05 September 2018
• Swift action needed to save endangered birds
  06 September 2018
• Full makeover for car park at Loop Road Recreation Grounds
  12 September 2018
• Landlords, could changes to House of Multiple Occupation regulations affect you?
  12 September 2018
• Have your say on a proposal to change the road layout south of Victoria Arch
  12 September 2018
• Woking Food and Drink Festival crowned Surrey’s Food and Drink Hero 2018!
  18 September 2018
• Not long until Living Well Week gets underway
  24 September 2018
• Blue plaque marks the Duchess of Woking’s former home
  24 September 2018
• National 'Refill' scheme launches across Woking Town Centre
  27 September 2018

October 2018

• Is your polling station good enough?
  01 October 2018
• Athletes, coaches and volunteers honoured at Sport Woking Awards
  02 October 2018
• Judging to find this year's Woking Best Bar None begins
  02 October 2018
• A trough full of trophies for garden winners
  04 October 2018
• Brookwood Cemetery receives national recognition
  08 October 2018
• Woking Poppy Appeal Launch: 'Thank you' to the First World War generation
  16 October 2018
• Gardening tips to help combat climate change
  16 October 2018
• Another successful week of living well activities
  16 October 2018
• Future development sites agreed by Council ahead of final public consultation
  19 October 2018
• Pedestrian thoroughfare closed from Monday 22 October as Woking Town Centre enhancements continue
  19 October 2018
• Cheers to the winners of Woking Best Bar None Awards
  22 October 2018
• Discover TEDx Woking
  23 October 2018
• Be careful who you scare on Halloween
  30 October 2018

November 2018

• The Future of Woking Town Centre
  01 November 2018
• Diwali to light up the town again (Diwali 2018)
  01 November 2018
• Statement in response to incident in Woking Park
  04 November 2018
• Festival of Remembrance - Sunday 11 November 2018
  05 November 2018
• Final chance to have your say on future development sites
  05 November 2018
• Council confirms Voter ID pilot participation in 2019
  06 November 2018
• Future of Woking presentation slides
  12 November 2018
• Putting down roots to protect Woking’s trees
  13 November 2018
• The council launches a new-look optimised website
  16 November 2018
• The Borough embraces Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy
  19 November 2018
• Statement regarding Ambassadors Cinemas
  28 November 2018

December 2018

• The Byfleets by-election results
  07 December 2018
• Team Woking triumphs at Surrey Sports Awards
  07 December 2018
• The future of Woking town centre: questions and answers
  13 December 2018
• Civic Offices festive opening hours
  14 December 2018
• Christmas message from Cllr Will Forster, Mayor of Woking
  19 December 2018

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

January 2020

• Have your say on local police issues and future funding
  03 January 2020
• Time running out to nominate young stars
  07 January 2020
• Surrey Police's Woking front counter moves to Civic Offices
  13 January 2020
• Raising a glass to the winners of Woking Best Bar None 2019
  15 January 2020
• Pool in the Park improvement works off to a swimmingly good start
  15 January 2020
• Preserved for all time, a snapshot of Sheerwater life 
  15 January 2020
• Give your views on proposed changes to local NHS walk-in services
  20 January 2020
• Sing for fun, sing for health
  20 January 2020
• Council to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
  22 January 2020
• Private developer public consultation in the Waverley Court area
  27 January 2020
• Have your say on Hook Heath Neighbourhood Forum
  27 January 2020
• Mayor lights candle of remembrance on Holocaust Memorial Day
  27 January 2020
• Government grant to enhance local homelessness services
  29 January 2020
• Woking pledges support for young carers
  31 January 2020
• Call for Party in the Park applications
  31 January 2020

February 2020

• Useful links and advice about the Brexit transition period
  03 February 2020
• Gas network upgrade works along Chertsey Road, Woking
  03 February 2020
• Town centre congestion busting funds approved
  14 February 2020
• Leader's budget statement to Council
  14 February 2020
• No loss of services as Council approves financial budget
  14 February 2020
• Finance arrangements set out for Sheerwater Regeneration Project
  17 February 2020
• Surrey County Council wins funding for electric vehicle charging points
  17 February 2020
• Ready, get set, go… free sports coaching sessions for young people
  18 February 2020
• Council remembers former Mayor, Anne Russell
  19 February 2020

March 2020

• Freedom Leisure's environmental approach within leisure centres
  05 March 2020
• Council upgrades tennis facilities in Woking Park 
  12 March 2020
• Latest health Coronavirus advice: 13 March 2020
  13 March 2020
• Victoria Way weekend highway closure
  16 March 2020
• Social prescribing helps keep the doctor away
  16 March 2020
• Council remembers former Mayor, Gordon Brown
  16 March 2020
• Coronavirus update: Civic Offices closed to members of the public
  24 March 2020
• Coronavirus update: car parks and on-street parking
  24 March 2020
• Coronavirus update: textiles and small electrical items collections
  27 March 2020
• Coronavirus update: Surrey County Council services
  27 March 2020
• Coronavirus update: Council Tax payments and support
  31 March 2020

April 2020

• Coronavirus update: business rates and grants
  02 April 2020
• Urgent appeal for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  03 April 2020
• Consider your neighbours before lighting a bonfire
  07 April 2020
• Parents struggling to provide family meals urged to seek support
  09 April 2020
• Surrey's community helpline remains open over the Easter weekend
  09 April 2020
• Community pharmacy advice
  10 April 2020
• COVID-19 joint leaders' statement
  16 April 2020
• Residents urged to reduce their use of the Basingstoke Canal towpath
  17 April 2020
• Surrey residents asked to help the NHS save lives
  17 April 2020
• Handmade PPE appeal to help protect healthcare heroes
  20 April 2020
• Demand for Surrey's waste collections soar and six things residents can do to help
  20 April 2020
• Selfless staff transform Woking GP practices to keep patients safe
  20 April 2020
• Everything you need from Woking Library
  20 April 2020
• Community meals service increases its support for most vulnerable residents
  20 April 2020
• Multi-million pound investment secured for Woking’s future
  22 April 2020
• Support for the bereaved as county faces rise in deaths
  22 April 2020
• Council pays over £10 million in grants to local businesses
  27 April 2020
• Scams on the rise in the wake of Coronavirus
  27 April 2020
• Support for Surrey's unpaid carers
  29 April 2020
• Surrey increases its Coronavirus testing capacity
  29 April 2020
• Local food firms join forces to feed the community
  30 April 2020

May 2020

• New virtual wellbeing and mental health interactive hub launches in Surrey
  04 May 2020
• Woking's community recycling centre to reopen week commencing Monday 11 May
  05 May 2020
• Take part in University College London COVID-19 research
  05 May 2020
• Cllr Hunwicks to continue in her role as Mayor
  07 May 2020
• Victoria Way closed for infrastructure improvements
  07 May 2020
• Council harnesses virtual technology to resume the democratic process
  07 May 2020
• Bank holiday opening hours for pharmacies
  07 May 2020
• Public reminded not to touch Oak Processionary Moth caterpillars
  11 May 2020
• Get active, get gardening!
  12 May 2020
• A climate and ecological emergency
  12 May 2020
• Green living at home
  12 May 2020
• Five years of peregrine falcons
  12 May 2020
• Eyes on the sky for swifts
  12 May 2020
• Making meadows
  12 May 2020
• Making meadows
  12 May 2020
• Woking Biodiversity Group update
  12 May 2020
• Spotlight on: Women's Support Centre Surrey
  12 May 2020
• That old chestnut! Tree veteranisation at Woking Park
  12 May 2020
• Countryside Management update
  12 May 2020
• News on Newts
  12 May 2020
• Upcoming events
  12 May 2020
• Coronavirus update: new guidance on spending time outdoors
  13 May 2020
• Some leisure facilities reopen to the public
  13 May 2020
• Witness appeal after police officer assaulted in West Byfleet
  22 May 2020
• Woking's community recycling centre to offer further waste services from Monday 1 June
  26 May 2020
• Youth services in Woking thriving online
  27 May 2020
• Doorstep crime on the rise as lockdown is relaxed
  28 May 2020

June 2020

• Joint leaders' statement - June 2020
  01 June 2020
• Textiles and electricals kerbside collections restart
  01 June 2020
• Infrastructure improvements on Chertsey Road and Church Street East
  05 June 2020
• Littering rises as lockdown eases
  06 June 2020
• Choice based lettings (CBL) service resumes on 9 June
  08 June 2020
• Discretionary grants scheme opens to local small businesses
  08 June 2020
• Diversion on Church Street West for infrastructure improvements
  10 June 2020
• Parking enforcement and charges to resume in June and July
  11 June 2020
• Flying the flag for Armed Forces Day
  16 June 2020
• Coronavirus update: Prime Minister announces easing of lockdown restrictions
  23 June 2020
• Leader calls Woking’s Coronavirus response, "truly amazing" 
  26 June 2020
• Woking library to reopen on 6 July
  29 June 2020

July 2020

• Surrey publish plan of action to tackle spread of Coronavirus locally
  02 July 2020
• Residents reminded not to touch Oak Processionary Moth caterpillars
  02 July 2020
• HRH The Earl of Wessex visits Brookwood Cemetery
  03 July 2020
• Be sensible, be mindful and stay safe as pubs, bars and restaurants set to reopen
  03 July 2020
• Grant funding scheme opens to local community groups
  07 July 2020
• Statement in response to the publication of the Public Accounts Committee report into local authority investment in commercial property
  13 July 2020
• Food businesses encouraged to register for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
  13 July 2020
• Play your part in keeping Woking safe
  17 July 2020
• St Mary's Centre for the Community renovation underway
  20 July 2020
• Residents urged to make sure they are registered to vote
  21 July 2020
• Young people in Woking invited to comment on service provision
  22 July 2020
• Woking Leisure Centre set to reopen on Saturday 25 July
  23 July 2020
• Council seeks compulsory purchase powers to support Woking Town Centre’s growth
  24 July 2020
• Council seeks powers to progress Sheerwater Regeneration Project
  27 July 2020
• 'See The Bigger Picture' - how serious and organised crime groups operate
  27 July 2020
• Council leaders to Whitehall: ‘Keep an open mind on unitary status’
  28 July 2020
• Brookwood Cemetery set to become a major heritage destination 
  31 July 2020

August 2020

• Are you unable to visit the shops? Help is available
  04 August 2020
• Last chance to apply for Coronavirus business support grants 
  05 August 2020
• Comfortable and safe independent living 'Hales' older residents
  05 August 2020
• The Lightbox set to reopen on Tuesday 11 August
  07 August 2020
• Eat Out to Help Out Scheme – claims service open
  07 August 2020
• Chertsey Road closed to all traffic for highway improvements
  11 August 2020
• Gold award for Woking Borough Council’s forces-friendly policies
  13 August 2020
• Coronavirus update for Woking and the rest of Surrey: 18 August 2020
  18 August 2020
• Wheelchair accessible taxis – have your say
  19 August 2020
• Surrey’s District & Borough Council Leaders launch work to transform Local Government across the County
  20 August 2020
• Remember hands, face and space to keep Woking safe
  21 August 2020
• The Victoria Square Art Project: Open Call announces virtual exhibition and prizewinners
  24 August 2020

September 2020

• Merchant Navy Day: Red Ensign flies proudly above Civic Offices
  03 September 2020
• Coronavirus update for Surrey: 3 September 2020
  03 September 2020
• Centres at the heart of the community come alive again post lockdown
  03 September 2020
• Young people creating Art with Ambition
  04 September 2020
• New eco-friendly coffee shop opens in Byfleet
  07 September 2020
• Shop local: partnership to increase footfall to local high streets
  10 September 2020
• New NHS service launched to support people with dementia and carers across Surrey during pandemic
  11 September 2020
• Coronavirus update for Surrey: 11 September 2020
  11 September 2020
• Have your say on taxi penalty points scheme
  11 September 2020
• Could you be a councillor? 
  11 September 2020
• London’s deceased from Euston’s St James’s Gardens to be reburied at Brookwood Cemetery
  17 September 2020
• Consultation on proposed modifications to Site Allocations DPD launched
  18 September 2020
• Businesses urged to prepare for NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace app launch
  21 September 2020
• NHS COVID-19 app launches across England and Wales
  24 September 2020
• Commercial Way to close for highway improvements
  24 September 2020
• Have your say on the Pyrford Neighbourhood Forum
  25 September 2020
• Coronavirus update for Surrey: 25 September 2020
  25 September 2020
• Revitalisation scheme starts to widen Victoria Arch railway bridge 
  29 September 2020
• Proposed changes to housing management and maintenance services
  30 September 2020

October 2020

• Direct Debit payments
  02 October 2020
• New pedestrian and cycle footbridge improves connectivity across the Basingstoke Canal 
  05 October 2020
• Coronavirus update for Surrey: 5 October 2020 
  05 October 2020
• Woking Sportsbox temporarily closed
  06 October 2020
• Council Tax Direct Debit issue
  07 October 2020
• Coronavirus update for Surrey: 7 October 2020
  07 October 2020
• When the chips are down – World Mental Health Day, Saturday 10 October
  08 October 2020
• Sutton Green Flood Alleviation Scheme protects homes
  09 October 2020
• New local COVID alert levels for England
  12 October 2020
• Remembrance Sunday: we will remember them
  13 October 2020
• Surrey awarded millions to keep homes warm and lower energy bills
  13 October 2020
• Surrey's leaders welcome clarity on local government reorganisation
  14 October 2020
• Coronavirus update for Surrey: Neighbouring Elmbridge Borough moves to local COVID alert level 2 (high risk)
  15 October 2020
• Council Leader, Cllr David Bittleston, retires
  16 October 2020
• New Leader elected to Woking Borough Council
  16 October 2020
• Brookwood Cemetery celebrates Green Flag Award 
  19 October 2020
• Fines handed to fly-tipping offenders
  20 October 2020
• Compulsory Purchase Order made to progress the Sheerwater regeneration
  22 October 2020
• Marshals out and about to help control rising COVID-19 cases
  27 October 2020
• Woking's response to food for families this half term
  27 October 2020

November 2020

• Partners working together across Surrey to manage latest COVID-19 restrictions
  02 November 2020
• Watch Woking's Remembrance Sunday service online
  06 November 2020
• Last chance to have your say on development sites
  09 November 2020
• Sport Woking Awards 2020 - nominate now!
  10 November 2020
• Daily Coronavirus dashboard launched for Surrey
  10 November 2020
• Joint leaders' statement: new national restrictions
  10 November 2020
• Celebrate Diwali safely
  13 November 2020
• Town centre highway improvement works near completion
  13 November 2020
• Lane extension project on Lockfield Drive gets underway
  13 November 2020
• Site Allocations DPD consultation deadline extended
  16 November 2020
• New grant available for businesses forced to close
  19 November 2020
• The way you park in Woking is changing
  19 November 2020
• Locally supported Coronavirus contact tracing starts in Surrey
  26 November 2020
• Tier 2 Government restrictions confirmed for Woking Borough
  27 November 2020

December 2020

• Calling all speakers for TEDxWoking 2021
  03 December 2020
• 'Bootiful' flagship store opens in the new Victoria Place development
  04 December 2020
• Council secures apartments for homeless accommodation
  04 December 2020
• Public Access for Planning portal scheduled system tests on 14 December
  04 December 2020
• Sign up to a Priority Services Register
  07 December 2020
• Patrols stepped up following sexual exposures in Woking
  07 December 2020
• The search is on for local young stars
  11 December 2020
• Leader urges everyone to 'play their part' to reduce rising COVID infections
  11 December 2020
• The Earl and Countess of Wessex join volunteers at FoodWise
  15 December 2020
• Garden waste service suspended during festive season
  15 December 2020
• Tier 3 'Very High' alert level confirmed for Woking Borough
  18 December 2020
• New residents’ panel for Woking set to improve community engagement
  21 December 2020
• Tier 4 'Stay Home' alert level confirmed for Woking Borough
  21 December 2020
• New COVID community vaccination service opens in Woking town centre
  22 December 2020
• Christmas and New Year service information
  22 December 2020

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

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