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A Google Maps image of the former BHS site in Woking town centre. There is a large brown building with a road in front.

Previously rejected tower block back in contention

A total of 272 apartments could be built on a former BHS site in Woking town centre.

New red brick homes part way through construction, still surrounded by scaffolding poles.

Decisions due in 2025 on thousands of new homes

Planning decisions on nearly 15,000 new homes across Surrey are due to be taken in 2025.

The outer buildings at Hoe Valley School in Woking. There is an area of grass and pavements in front of the school.

Temporary classrooms remain after expansion delay

Hoe Valley School in Woking has been using a temporary classroom in its car park as a stopgap.

A brick community centre on the corner of a road with trees in the distance. It is an overcast day.

Council renews call to take on community centre

The local authority says it needs to make budget savings.

A Google Maps image of Victoria Way in Woking. There is a large hotel to the left of the road and a number of cars driving on the road.

Major road remains shut after Storm Darragh damage

Victoria Way closed on 7 December after panels became loose on a hotel development.

A Google Street image of Victoria Way in Woking town centre.

Town centre road shut as storm damages building

Woking Borough Council says Victoria Way is closed because of the damage to a hotel development.

A close up image of the 'Woking Borough Council' lettering on the civic offices.

Cash-strapped Woking council mulls more savings

The council is considering ceasing a subsidy for an arts centre and increasing parking fees.

An artist's impression of new homes which include detached and semi detached houses seen from across the road. There are trees visible and the image is completed in a watercolour style with white clouds in a blue sky

Decision on plans for 461 new homes delayed

The controversial plans are for former green belt land near West Byfleet.

the outside of Woking council's headquarters, a tall grey concrete building with long columns of windows

Woking council apologises for financial failings

The council declared itself bankrupt in 2023 and has increased council tax bills and cut services.