Local engineering company celebrates royal presentation of Queen’s Award for International Trade
10th October 2019
Semmco, a Woking-based engineering company and manufacturer of access platforms and ground support equipment for the aviation sector, and rail access platforms, celebrated its Queen’s Award win with a royal presentation by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent KG,
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South East Tech Incorporations Up 10%
9th March 2023
The number of new technology companies incorporated in the South East (excluding London) increased 10% in 2022*, according to analysis of Companies House data by leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK. A total of 4,812 tech businesses
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Changes in Tozer UK Sales Team Following the Retirement of Alec Roberts
10th March 2023
Tozer welcomes Andrew Taylor to its UK business. He takes up the position of Account Manager following the retirement of Alec Roberts. Andrew brings a wealth of experience from his extensive career. His depth of knowledge stems from working
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Surrey Support After Suicide Service
6th February 2023
We are proud to announce that our brand newly commissioned service – Surrey Support After Suicide Service, will be operational from the 1st February 2023. The service will accept referrals from Friday 27th January 2023 but we will not
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Motorcycle Team Duo Complete Famous London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
21st November 2023
The RM Sotheby’s Royal Automobile Club’s 83rd London to Brighton Veteran Car Run was held on 5th November. Veteran cycles and motorcycles are a recent addition to the Run and for this year’s event Brooklands Museum’s Motorcycle Team set itself a
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Welcome to Business Surrey
11th April 2024
Business Surrey, Surrey County Council’s new business facing brand and website, has now gone live. The start of April saw Surrey County Council formally absorb the key functions previously held by the county’s two Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), Enterprise M3
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Experience Guildford announces 2018 Customer Service Award winners
10th September 2018
Town centre businesses, local dignitaries and representatives of Guildford enjoyed a celebratory evening at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on Monday 3 September as Experience Guildford crowned the town’s customer service stars. Now in its sixth year, the Experience Guildford Customer
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Annie Starring Craig Revel Horwood at New Victoria Theatre Woking
17th May 2023
Mon 19 Jun – Sat 24 Jun 202 Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that Craig Revel Horwood will star as ‘Miss Hannigan’ in the UK and Ireland Tour of their smash hit production of the
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Moore Kingston Smith’s annual Charity Quiz Night raises £2,500 for Mind and Rockinghorse
28th November 2019
The Moore Kingston Smith Charity Quiz which took place on the 14 November at the Arora Hotel in Gatwick, raised £1,250 each for Mind and Rockinghorse. Representatives from each charity took part in the 21st annual quiz, along with
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BDO LLP invests in trainees in Gatwick and Guildford
19th September 2019
BDO LLP has expanded its teams in Gatwick and Guildford by taking on 27 new trainees in the region. The new intake will work across tax, audit, and business services, with 14 of the trainees based at the firm’s Gatwick
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Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth
16th June 2025
Responding to the Comprehensive Spending Review, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “Business has been waiting for Government to show it understands the deep-rooted problems holding back our economy and how they can be solved.
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Climate Change SPD Consultation
20th September 2023
Spelthorne Borough Council is consulting on a new Climate Change Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). The SPD support the Local Plan. It sets out the Council’s expectations for applicants and encourages development that responds proactively to the climate emergency with
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Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations
20th June 2025
Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress
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Players in a pickle raise funds for Princess Alice Hospice
11th March 2020
A charity match featuring an unusual, fun ball game has raised £1,000 for Princess Alice Hospice, in memory of a much-loved woman who was cared for by the Hospice before she died. The Annual Eliana Bungard Charity trophy was organised
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Spelthorne Business Plan Competition 2023
14th March 2023
Are you a budding entrepreneur with dreams of starting your own business? Kwasi Kwarteng MP is hosting the 9th Spelthorne Business Plan Competition in partnership with Spelthorne Borough Council. If you have a great business idea but need some
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The Community Foundation for Surrey – Funder Plus Programme
12th January 2023
The Community Foundation for Surrey brings together local Donors and charitable organisations in our communities. Our Foundation awarded over £4M in grants in 2020-21 to help our community, more than we ever have in our history, but there is
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Filter Maker Backs Team with New Post of Head of People and Culture
20th February 2023
A leading industrial filter maker has created the dedicated post of Head of People and Culture, promoting a long-standing HR professional into the new role. Ruth Pappadakis, who celebrates her 15th anniversary at Surrey-based Amazon Filters this year, steps
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Heathrow Lift Off Q3 Event is Now Open for Applications
13th July 2023
Lift Off is a new concept developed in 2022 as an additional way to attract and work with SMEs. It provides a platform for selected innovative SMEs to present their products and services to and connect with a panel
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Lost In Music Returns to Take Music Fans Back to the Height of the Disco Era!
28th November 2022
Lost In Music – One Night at the Disco returns to Woking in the New Year, taking audiences on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco! Disco’s roots are firmly founded in the early seventies. It was a
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New study from Women in Business Expo uncovers the challenges women face in the workplace
12th August 2019
43% of women in the South East know someone who had to give up work due to childcare costs Farnborough, UK. 9 August 2019 – New research from Women in Business Expo has found a lack of flexibility and issues
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