Guildford
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
Guildford, in Surrey, is a historic market town set in the Wey Valley, surrounded by the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The High Street is known for its cobbled slope, Guildford Castle, and cathedral overlooking the town. The River Wey runs through, with canalside walks and meadows. Villages such as Shere and Ripley add historic charm with timber-framed houses and churches. The surrounding hills and commons offer scenic views, woodlands, and trails, making Guildford a mix of urban heritage and rural beauty.
The local authority for this district is: Guildford Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Surrey is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Surrey County Council.
Constituencies in Guildford
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Wards in Guildford
Guildford is divided into 21 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ash South
- Ash Vale
- Ash Wharf
- Bellfields & Slyfield
- Burpham
- Castle
- Clandon & Horsley
- Effingham
- Merrow
- Normandy & Pirbright
- Onslow
- Pilgrims
- Send & Lovelace
- Shalford
- St Nicolas
- Stoke
- Stoughton North
- Stoughton South
- Tillingbourne
- Westborough
- Worplesdon