Decision details

The Leader of the Council made the following announcements:

The Spring round of Crowdfund Guildford funding is now open

We’re starting the next round of Crowdfund Guildford funding for community projects. As well as charities and community groups, we’re also encouraging schools and Parish Councils to apply for funding to help bring their community centred ideas come to life. 

There are funding options available for standard and large capital projects. We want to help fund projects that:

·               help vulnerable groups

·               make rural areas better

·               improve green spaces

·               encourage people to enjoy nature

·               improve wellbeing.

Fundraisers can get the know-how, tools, and confidence they need to start their crowdfunding campaign at a free online workshop on Tuesday 28 January, from 12noon to 1pm. You can register for a place at the free online workshop at www.eventbrite.co.ukand searching for ‘Crowdfund Guildford’.

The deadline for project submissions is Wednesday 12 March. 

Find out more about Crowdfund Guildford and the projects supported so far at www.spacehive.com.

About Guildford goes monthly

The Council’s digital newsletter, About Guildford, will be published monthly from January 2025.

The newsletter features the latest Council news, events and opportunities for local people to get involved.

To subscribe to our digital newsletter visit www.guildford.gov.uk/aboutguildford. You’ll then receive future editions of About Guildford by email.

The Joint Chief Executive explained that the Government had published a White Paper concerning the devolution of local authorities in England on 16 December. The White Paper set out a vision for the future including a new structure. It was proposed that the new structure include a strategic mayoral authority and a number of principal unitary authorities. The aim was to make improved efficiencies and make local authorities more financially robust. Surrey County Council was to submit a request to Government for a priority devolution programme by the deadline of 10 January 2025. There would also be a request to postpone the County Council elections in May.

The Leader had attended a meeting of the leaders of all of the Surrey district and borough councils on Thursday of this week. The leaders acknowledged the need for reorganisation and were in support of working together. The leaders were not in support of postponing the County Council elections in May and would be making a separate submission to Government in this regard.