Guildford Borough councillors' ward surgery - Thu 13 Feb

Your GBC ward councillors, Catherine Houston and Dominique Williams, will be holding one of their regular  surgeries on Thursday 13 February at the Sea Horse, Shalford.

 

 

Surrey Police Band concert - Sat 15 Mar

Once again, our local works band is in concert in Guildford raising money for Phyliss Tuckwell Hospice. Please support them if you can.

More information from their website: https://www.surreypoliceband.org.uk/upcoming-performances/

 

 

 

 

 

Drivers warned over QR code parking scam in Guildford

Drivers are being warned about fake QR codes that are appearing in Guildford car parks, which attempt to trick people to hand over their card details.

Guildford Borough Council is issuing the advice to make sure that drivers do not fall foul of the scam, following two recent incidents where fake QR codes were found in the borough’s car parks.

The codes are attached to payment machines, on signs or barriers within car parks to defraud unsuspecting drivers. When scanned, the codes trick people into entering credit and debit card information into fake websites that may mimic those of genuine payment providers.

Don’t get caught by parking scams: Tips from the Council’s Parking Team

• QR Codes: If you arrive at a car park and you need to use ‘Pay by Phone’ always download the app from the App Store or Google Play. Never use the QR codes as they may not be genuine.
• Parking Charge Notices (PCN): A PCN will usually be left on your car or be sent to you through the post. Only ever respond to a PCN from a reliable source and if you’re unsure, visit the genuine website for the Council or parking company who issued the fine. The site should have trusted links you can use which will confirm if the PCN with your vehicle registration is valid.