Council lines up another £54m in asset disposals

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        September 18, 2026

Council lines up another £54m in asset disposals

Good Morning Guildford — 2026-09-18

A series of significant asset sales were approved last week by the Woking Borough Council Executive as part of its ongoing Improvement and Recovery Plan.
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Council lines up another £54m in asset disposals
• A series of significant asset sales were approved last week by the Woking Borough Council Executive as part of its ongoing Improvement and Recovery Plan.
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Celebrating a major milestone as construction of new depot is completed
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Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday
Lakeview leaseholders facing 'significant' costs
• Leaseholders at 14 residential blocks in Woking will face “significant” costs after the critical cladding and maintenance work was finally approved and a preferred contractor agreed.
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People living in fire risk Woking flats face 'significant' sums for additional maintenance work
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