Press releases

Refresh your wardrobe for free

Do you fancy a new frock for free, no longer cherish your culottes or think it’s time to recycle your raincoat? Then get down to Waverley’s second bring and take clothing event, on Tuesday 21 August.

Secure your vote for 2019

Residents in Waverley are being urged not to miss important voter registration information in the post.

Waverley Training Services a ‘Good Provider’ and that’s official

Waverley Training Services is celebrating after receiving a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted - a huge improvement on the previous inspection in 2016.

Seven Waverley parks are recognised as some of the best in the UK

Waverley Borough Council is delighted to announce that seven of its fantastic parks and green spaces have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the best in the world.

Heathland Hub at Frensham Great Pond and Common consultation event

A consultation event about proposals to build a new visitor centre at Frensham Great Pond and Common is taking place this weekend.

High Court judge rejects majority of Local Plan and Dunsfold Park challenges

Council proposes multi-million pound leisure centre improvements

Waverley Borough Council is proposing to deliver a multi-million pound investment into some of the borough’s leisure centres.

Refurbished play area is ready for summer

The children’s play area at the King George V playing fields in Dunsfold will re-open in time for the summer holidays, following an £80,000 refurbishment.

Hundreds scrutinise Local Plan Part 2

Hundreds of residents attended the consultation events on Waverley’s draft Local Plan Part 2, which ended on 9 July 2018.

Free family fun - Xplorer is back for the summer

With the summer holidays fast approaching keep your little ones entertained by going on an adventure.

Waverley aiming for more developers' funds to support infrastructure

A public examination of Waverley’s Draft Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), a tariff charged on new development to raise funds to provide infrastructure, will take place on Tuesday 17 July 2018.

Sign up for #Skatewaverley

Young people are being encouraged to sign up to this year’s #skatewaverley events that take place across the borough in August.

Council wants your views on new dog orders

Waverley Borough Council is proposing to bring in new orders to deal with dog fouling and dog control issues and wants to hear your views on its plans.

Sporting success for Team Waverley

It was gold, silver and bronze for Waverley’s young people at the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games that took place on 23 and 24 June.

Waverley holds flag raising ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day

Waverley Borough Council showed its appreciation of the work of the Armed Forces today (Monday 25 June) by raising the Armed Forces Day flag.

New Community Hub for Rowleys at Cranleigh

The Deputy Mayor of Waverley, Councillor Mary Foryszewski, officially opened a new community hub at Rowleys Centre for the Community in Cranleigh today (Tuesday 19 June).

Five fantastic new homes open at Nursery Close

Waverley Borough Council celebrated the official opening of five new homes at Nursery Close in Shamley Green.

High Court Judge To Hear Planning Challenges

Waverley Borough Council has received an order from the High Court.

Help shape our strategy

Residents are being invited to view and comment on Waverley Borough Council’s proposed new corporate strategy.

Borough's new Mayor gives her support to the Armed Forces

Councillor Denise Le Gal took over as Waverley’s new Mayor on Tuesday 15 May, taking the chain of office from Councillor Simon Inchbald.

Waverley Borough Council boosts services for older people in Haslemere

New services to support older people in Haslemere will be developed in partnership with the Haslewey Community Centre.

Waverley Borough Council boost for Alfold Football Club

Waverley Borough Council’s Executive Committee has approved funding to improve Alfold Football Club’s ground and facilities.

BOOM Credit Union to receive an investment of £15,000 from Waverley Borough Council

A return for the community will follow from Waverley’s decision to invest £15,000 in the BOOM Credit Union.

Surrey top of the league for food waste recycling

Waverley residents helped Surrey save an extra £200,000 to help protect essential services last year… just by putting more food waste in caddies!

Free book to help you start your own business

Got a business idea? Want to know how to start a business in Waverley?

Proposed Community Infrastructure Levy submitted for examination

Waverley Borough Council has submitted its proposed Community Infrastructure Levy, also known as CIL, to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination.

Best businesses in Godalming and Farncombe

The businesses providing the best retail, business and service experiences around the town were recognised last week (Tuesday 22 May) at an awards ceremony at the Burys.

Tell us what you think about Local Plan Part 2

Residents, businesses and developers are being invited by Waverley Borough Council to comment on the Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies.

Dropping Litter risks a fine

Enforcement officers contracted from East Hampshire District Council have now started to help keep Waverley’s towns and villages clear of litter.