R4GV: Putting People Before Politics

Who are Residents for Guildford and Villages?

R4GV is a growing group of independent, committed and talented residents who are passionate about our town and villages. We come from different backgrounds with expertise in areas including finance, law, IT, charity work, healthcare and planning.  We want to use our experience to improve and protect all who live, work and visit here.

Our party is united by 4 simple principles:

  1. We are a local party – fighting for local issues with no national agenda.
  2. We believe integrity in politics is more important than votes – telling the truth whatever the cost.
  3. We’re independent, so free to pursue what is right for the people who elected us.
  4. We are a residents’ party – we serve only you, the residents of Guildford and surrounding villages.
R4GV - a local party

For decades, Guildford has been in decline while the national parties have treated the council as a sparring ground for the national elections, scoring political points rather than working together. 

  • We’ll fight to preserve the qualities that make our town, villages and communities so special – and deliver the improvements they need to thrive.
  • We will work constructively with all other parties for the good of residents – cooperation and competence over conflict and criticism.
R4GV - a party of integrity

With so much fake news on social media, broken promises and misleading campaigning, trust in politicians is at an all-time low: 

  • “All politicians lie – you can’t believe any of them.”
  • “They’re only in it for themselves.”
  • “All they do is trade insults with each other.”

It is no wonder that many of us are disengaging – and so our voices are not being heard.

We are determined to be different:

  • We’ll never lie to you – even if the truth costs us votes.
  • We’ll never hide from telling you difficult truths.
  • We won’t engage in personal attacks.
  • We’ll never opt for short term solutions that will mean long-term detriment.
  • We’ll openly communicate what we’re doing to deliver the services you need.
  • We’ll be honest about any barriers we’re encountering (and available solutions).

We cannot stop the decline of integrity in national politics, but we believe the people of Guildford deserve a council that they can trust.

R4GV - a party of independents

We’re entirely independent so you tell our councillors how to vote – not the national party HQ!

No R4GV councillor will ever be told how to vote.  They represent the people who voted for them, not the local party and definitely not a national agenda.

R4GV - a residents party

All our councillors and candidates are residents, many of whom have lived here for many years and have been active in resident associations and parish councils.  Our mission is simple: to represent and serve you to the best of our abilities.

  • We actively communicate with residents, resident associations and Parish Councils to better understand local concerns.
  • We fight and campaign on local issues.