URL: https://democracy.guildford.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4611

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Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

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Content: The Leader made the following announcements:   Riverside mural in Guildford town centre We’re delighted to announce that a new mural underneath Walnut Bridge is now complete. It was commissioned by the council as part of our Street Art Project, which aims to rejuvenate unloved areas of the town centre, making them cleaner, safer and more enjoyable for all. The artist’s design was inspired by Guildford and the surrounding area. Designed and painted by professional street artists, it spans three walls and provides a striking vista for anyone passing through. I highly recommend you head down to Walnut Bridge and take a look at this fantastic piece of street art.   Community Governance Review for Guildford Town A Community Governance Review has begun for the ten wards in the unparished urban area of Guildford. Residents and stakeholders are being consulted on three options or they can put forward an alternative proposal. Every household in the affected wards will shortly receive a letter with the terms of reference and information on how they can have their say via the online consultation, by email, or letter. You can find out more about the review on our website by searching for ‘CGR Guildford’.   Secret Shopper survey on taxi standards? I’m pleased to report that a recent ‘secret shopper’ survey exercise has found that taxi and private hire standards across Guildford are delivering a high level of service. The exercise was commissioned by our licensing team and carried out by an external contractor. They evaluated the standard of service available to residents and visitors to the borough.   You can find out more about this survey exercise in the newsroom on our website.   VJ Day 80 on 15 August 2025 This Friday we’ll come together as a nation to commemorate the Second World War generation, paying tribute to the British and Commonwealth veterans who served in Asia and the Pacific as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice for peace. Guildford will be flying the VJ 80 flag at the Guildhall, Millmead, Stoke Park Nurseries and Guildford Castle as a mark of respect for all sides involved in this conflict and at midday the Armed Forces Champion for Guildford, Cllr Stephen Hives, will also lay flowers at the WWI and WWII memorial at the castle in remembrance. This is the time of the national two-minute silence.    

Date of Decision: August 14, 2025