Press releases

Mayor presents certificates to life-saving Waverley residents

Susan Mooney, James Spring and Robin Amy received Resuscitation Certificates from the Royal Humane Society presented to them by the Mayor of Waverley, Councillor Denise Le Gal.

Technology drives excellent voter registration in Waverley

Waverley’s revised electoral register was published on 1 December and shows the total electorate now stands at 92,854.

Planning permission granted for new Heathland Hub at Frensham Great Pond And Common

Planning permission has been granted to build a new, state-of-the-art, eco-friendly visitors’ centre at Frensham Great Pond and Common.

Biffa awarded new waste contract by Waverley Borough Council

Waverley Borough Council has awarded its new waste collection contract for residents’ refuse and recycling bins to waste and recycling company, Biffa.

The Borough Hall Cinema shows ‘cracking’ first this Christmas

Just in time for the festive season, the Borough Hall is launching a new season of Royal Opera House screenings, starting with the Christmas classic, The Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker.

Council proposes new timeline for Local Plan Part 2

Boiler grants to target most vulnerable

Residents are being encouraged to bid for a limited number of grants of up to £2,500 to cover the cost of repairing or replacing a broken or condemned mains gas boiler.

Memorial Hall celebrates the present and commemorates the past

The hoarding has come down at the newly refurbished Memorial Hall, Farnham to proudly display the silhouettes of five fallen soldiers for Remembrance Sunday.

Entries open for The Waverley Design Awards 2018

Do you have a project that you’re proud of? Or are you a member of the public who has a penchant for a particular building in the borough?

Remembrance Sunday in Waverley

Remembrance Sunday, 11 November 2018 marks the 100-year anniversary of the end of World War 1.

High Court throws out challenges against Waverley Borough Council planning decisions

New astro pitch gives Haslemere Hockey Club 'The Edge'

Haslemere Hockey Club’s ‘U10s’ thoroughly enjoyed hosting 15 teams playing in a tournament on a newly re-carpeted blue astro turf pitch, provided by Waverley Borough Council.

Waverley adopts infrastructure charging schedule for developers

Waverley Borough Council has formally adopted a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedule for planning applicants.

Ceremony opens high quality new homes in Farncombe

The Mayor of Waverley, Councillor Denise Le Gal led the official opening of 24 new homes at Wey Court, Farncombe this week (Monday 29 October 2018).

Local Plan Part 2 item is deferred to future Executive and Full Council meetings

The Local Plan Part 2 item on the Executive and Full Council agendas for 31 October has been deferred.

Limited Car Parking At Central Car Park, Farnham From 5 November 2018

Waverley Borough Council has organised urgent works to be completed in Central Car Park in Farnham.

Waverley approves its Economic Development Strategy

Members of Waverley Borough Council adopted the borough’s new Economic Development Strategy at the latest Full Council meeting on Tuesday night.

Give your views on the Godalming and Farncombe Neighbourhood Plan from 19 October

Residents and interested parties are invited to give their views on the Godalming and Farncombe Neighbourhood Plan from Friday 19 October.

Waverley hosts cream tea for local volunteers

More than 40 volunteers who deliver meals to people who need a helping hand across the borough enjoyed a thank you afternoon tea organised by Waverley Borough Council on Wednesday 10 October.

Examiner’s report approves CIL for Waverley Borough Council

A government examiner has approved Waverley Borough Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedule for developers.

Grayswood Cricket Club granted 40 year lease

A local cricket club will keep batting and bowling at the village green in Grayswood for another 40 years after Waverley Borough Council’s Executive granted a lease extension.

A fun and free spooky adventure – Xplorer Halloween Edition

The Waverley Werewolf, the Witch of Waverley and all the Ghoulish gang will once again take over Farnham Park and Broadwater Park – and this year, Snoxhall Fields in Cranleigh.

Waverley Mayor unveils memorial stone for Canadian soldiers

The Mayor of Waverley, Councillor Denise Le Gal welcomed dignitaries and servicemen from Canada and across Britain to unveil a new memorial at Milford Common to commemorate Cananadian servicemen

First residents move into new homes at Ockford Ridge

The Mayor of Waverley, Councillor Denise Le Gal marked the completion of 16 new council homes at Ockford Ridge in Godalming by cutting the ribbon at the official opening ceremony.

Court of Appeal throws out Waverley planning challenges

Two appeals challenging Waverley Borough Council’s Local Plan have been refused by a Court of Appeal judge.

Haslemere Town Council By-Election

A contested By-Election will be held on Thursday 11 October 2018 to elect two councillors for the Hindhead ward of Haslemere Town Council. Polling hours will be from 7am to 10pm.

Town Councillor vacancies for Hindhead ward

Requests have been received by the Returning Officer at Waverley Borough Council to hold a by-election to fill two vacancies for Town Councillor for the Hindhead ward of Haslemere Town Council.

We all have a favourite park and now is the time to vote for yours

Waverley Borough Council is asking residents to vote for their favourite Green Flag Award winning park to be crowned the People’s Choice winner.

Waverley Borough Council Encourages Wider Participation To Represent The Community

Waverley Borough Council has launched a campaign to encourage those who live or work in the area to consider standing as a councillor in next year's borough, town or parish council elections.