Decision Maker:

Outcome: Information Only

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 11, 2025

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Content: Chewing gum litter Funding helps GBC tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum litter We have secured grant funding from the Chewing Gum Task Force to clean up chewing gum and reduce gum littering in Guildford.   We’re one of 52 councils across the country to have received a grant, which is being used to fund street cleaning programmes. The focus will be on chewing gum hotspots in the centre of town, particularly North Street, around the bus station and by the rotunda. In the next couple of days you will see signage cropping up on our bins and pavements to encourage people to dispose of their gum responsibly and to help prevent littering.   Find more on our website about this clean-up project which is helping us to make Guildford a clean and welcoming place for everyone.   Heritage Open Days Celebrate Guildford's culture, community and hidden history. Visitors can explore Guildford's history and culture through an exciting programme of Heritage Open Days events this month. Venues across the borough will host free activities for all the family from Friday 12 to Sunday 21 September.   Guildford’s programme includes a diverse range of heritage experiences from vintage bus rides, church events across the borough, milestone anniversaries for the railway and the Women’s Institute. Many buildings not usually open to the public can also be visited.   To find out more about the programme of events in Guildford, visit the Heritage Open Days website or Visit Surrey.     Community Governance Review for Guildford Town A Community Governance Review began last month 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.   Residents and businesses have until 28 September to respond to the survey.   You can find out more about the review on our website by searching for ‘CGR Guildford’.   Guildford Lido year-round opening From 1 October 2025, Guildford's iconic 1930s outdoor pool will be welcoming swimmers to take the plunge all year round. Traditionally, the Lido has only been open during the summer months, but Freedom Leisure are making it an 'All Year-Round Swimming' destination, right in the heart of Guildford.   Instead of closing on 15 September, the Lido will now extend its summer timetable until 30 September 2025. From 1 October, the Lido moves into its new winter programme.   Enquiries are now open on the Guildford Lido website if you would like to buy membership. There are Early Bird Offers for those registering before 15 September 2025.   More information on this exciting change to the swimming programme is available on the Guildford Lido website.