Guildford

Guildford is a major town situated in Surrey. The county of Surrey is located on the edge of our capital city, bordering Greater London. Guildford is a relatively affluent town with a mixed population, and hosts the University of Surrey, attracting students from all over the world. Its proximity to London means that Guildford is particularly appealing to commuters, but also to local businesses who benefit from the favourable economic conditions. Superb access routes in all directions mean that residents of Guildford have a wealth of options in terms of employment.

The town of Guildford forms part of the larger area administered by the borough of Guildford, which in turn forms part of the county of Surrey. Whilst the rest of the borough’s area is split into civil parishes, the urban area of Guildford is unparished. Thus, within the town of Guildford, the Borough Council takes the role of both first and second-tier local authority, whilst the County Council forms the third tier of the local authority.