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Guildford Borough Council continues to deliver for residents, communities and businesses

Guildford Borough Council continues to deliver for residents, communities and businesses

More support for residents and local businesses, improved Housing Services and action on climate change are among the achievements highlighted in Guildford Borough Council’s latest Delivery Plan Progress Report. The report sets out the progress made across the Council’s five corporate priorities during 2025/26 and the first half of 2026/27.  

The report outlines how a wide range of projects and improvements that support its ambition to create a greener, fairer and thriving Guildford are being delivered. Key achievements include reducing council greenhouse gas emissions by 18% since 2019, supporting 65 local businesses in partnership with IncuHive, hosting 35 community and commercial events during the first half of 2026/27, and achieving the highest possible C1 Consumer Standards grading for Housing Services.  

The report also highlights the completion of the new Weyside Depot, the adoption of a new Social Value Strategy and Action Plan, Green Flag Awards for Castle Grounds and Stoke Park, and issuing a timetable for the new Local Plan. 

Leader of Guildford Borough Council, Cllr Julia McShane, said:  

“This report gives a clear picture of the progress we are making and the difference that our work is making for our residents, communities and businesses. From supporting local businesses, to reducing our environmental impact and improving Housing Services, we continue to make progress across the priorities that matter most to people.  

“The data shows strong progress across our priorities. Of the 38 actions due by the end of Quarter 2 (September 2026), 16 have now been completed, a further nine are on track and 11 remain in progress. We want residents to see both what has been achieved so far and where work is continuing, as we remain focused on achieving the commitments set out in our Delivery Plan.  

“Our commitment to the people living and working here in Guildford remains as strong as ever as we enter the final stages of Guildford Borough Council and prepare for Local Government Reorganisation. We are determined to leave a positive legacy for our borough by continuing to improve our services, invest in our communities and deliver the projects that make a real difference in people’s lives, to ensure that Guildford remains a brilliant place to live, work and do business for years to come.” 

Notes to Editor

Delivery Plan Progress Report for 2025/26 (Q4 and 5) – 2026/27 (Q1 and 2) 

The report highlights progress across Guildford Borough Council’s five corporate priorities and provides an update on delivery during 2025/26 and Quarters 1 and 2 of 2026/27.  

Highlights from the report include: 

  • 18% reduction in Council greenhouse gas emissions since 2019  
  • 65 local businesses supported in partnership with IncuHive 
  • 21 entrepreneurs supported through the Surrey Start-Up programme 
  • 95% of emergency housing repairs completed on time 
  • New Weyside Depot construction completed 
  • Green Flag Awards achieved for Castle Grounds and Stoke Park 
  • Highest possible C1 Consumer Standards grading achieved for Housing Services 
  • New Social Value Strategy launched, and Action Plan adopted 
  • 35 community and commercial events delivered during the first half of 2026/27 
  • New Local Plan timetable published 
  • Recognised as the third most improved council in the country at the Local Government Chronicle Awards 2026 

For full details, read our full Delivery Plan Progress report. 

Further progress against the Delivery Plan for 2026/27 will be published later in the year.  


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Press contact: Grace Clayton – e-mail grace.clayton@guildford.gov.uk