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People’s Emergency Briefing - Film View article
The Peoples Emergency Film is being shown widely across the country to prompt discussion and local action concerning Environmental degradation.
View article ‘A new Approach to Housing Design’ - 2026 Architecture Lecture Video View articleDavid Mikhail founding partner of Mikhail Riches gave a fascinating and thought provoking lecture on ‘A new Approach to Housing Design’.
View article Guildford Council questions NPPF and “Grey Belt Rules” View articleGuildford Borough Council passes a motion asking the government to reconsider NPPF policieies on Gey Belt.
View article Heathrow Expansion Consultation Autumn 2026 View articleHeathrow Airport is currently conducting a Public Consultation that is an opportunity for the local community surrounding Heathrow to provide an opportunity to give feedback on the plans for Heathrow expansion.
View article Transformative Link to Heathrow and London? View articleSome more detail on a potential scheme to link Guildford by Rail to Hethrow and on to London Paddington.
View article Tackling Building Costs and Skilled Worker Shortages View articleCould Automation aid tackling building costs and skilled worker shortages, whilst improving quality and timely delivery?
View article Residents’ involvement in Planning Decisions. View articlePlanning Committee Changes limit dbate but there are improvemtns that could be made.
View article Bright Hill Car Park - Proposed Development View articleWe need the housing but this is a poor compromised scheme. Time for a re-think?
View article Contribute to the direction of West Surrey Council View articleContribute your views on the Strategic Direction and Priorities for West Surrey Council
View article Lion Green Road Wins View articleA Council developed Flat development wins, has lessongs for Guildford.
View article Guildford Local Plan Scoping Consultation Response View articleResponse by Guildford Society to the first of at least 3 Public Consultations to develop a new local plan for Guildford by 2029.
View article St Mary’s Wharf – Society Objects to Extra Floor View articleExtra floor proposed for the Northern Block at St Mary's Wharf ex Debenhams
View article Battery Electric the Solution to North Downs Line? View articleIt may be years away but potentially Banttery Electric Trains are the solution to replacing ageing Diesel Trains.
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The Guildford Society
For over 100 years, the Society, the Civic Society for the area, has cared deeply about Guildford, its countryside, and its villages.
We cherish Guildford’s heritage and natural beauty, and we care just as much about the future we leave behind.
We know Guildford will grow and change, but we believe that change should strengthen what people love most about this place.
We want Guildford to be vibrant, welcoming, healthy, and liveable. We support thoughtful, sustainable development that exhibits good design quality and helps our town and surroundings thrive.
At a time of growing pressure for change, Guildford needs a strong, independent voice that puts the town and its future first.
Join us, a group of like-minded people, to help protect what makes Guildford special while shaping a better future for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.
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