Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 21st April 2022
											21st April 2022
										
										Informing policy makers As part of the Accredited Chamber of Commerce Network, which is the leading voice of UK business, we are currently seeking views and feedback on a number of areas in order to inform the government of what 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses
											9th August 2021
										
										National business survey finds vast majority of small businesses have yet to put targets in place to reduce their emissions – with the pandemic pushing climate action down the agenda   Just 11% of respondents measure their carbon footprint, although half of respondents acknowledge their customers are worried 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
Spelthorne’s Platinum Party for the Queen
											10th June 2022
										
										Spelthorne was painted purple as we celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee over the Bank Holiday weekend. From picnics in the park, street parties and a 100 strong flotilla along the River Thames from Shepperton, residents were ready to party to 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
BCC comments on Shadow BEIS Secretary’s speech
											24th September 2019
										
										  Responding to the Shadow Business and Energy Secretary’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Claire Walker, Co-Executive Director of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  “It’s right for the UK to aspire to be a global leader when it 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
Towns in Surrey & Hampshire will be transformed into happier, healthier and more prosperous places as a new high tech innovation centre gets underway
											13th August 2020
										
										A new Future Towns Innovation Hub is being built at the University of Southampton Science Park where leading academics will collaborate with businesses and the region’s towns to develop low-carbon and sustainable engineering and technology innovations to create happier, healthier, 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
Official presentation of the RSA King’s Scroll
											25th March 2024
										
										On Friday 8 March, East Surrey College hosted a presentation ceremony, where we welcomed Cllr Eddy Humphreys, The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of Reigate & Banstead to accept and send the King’s Scroll onto the Palace. Students from 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
BCC responds to new national Coronavirus restrictions
											22nd September 2020
										
										Responding to new national restrictions for England to combat a rising number of Coronavirus cases, announced by the Prime Minister today (22 September), BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:   “Businesses understand that further restrictions are necessary to tackle the 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
BCC Reacts To Latest UK Labour Market Figures
											20th April 2021
										
										Commenting on ONS Labour Market statistics for April 2021 published today, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said:      “The latest data confirms that the UK labour market remains subdued. While there was a marginal fall in the unemployment rate, the squeeze on activity from ongoing 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
Grant Funding: Deadline Approaching!
											13th June 2024
										
										If you would like to be considered for funding from CFSurrey’s main grant programme, please get your Expression of Interest (EOI) to us by 9am on Monday 8th July. What happens next? • All EOI are reviewed against available Funds 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
Gatwick to implement charging for vehicles using its North Terminal forecourt from 8 March 2021
											15th February 2021
										
										Free drop off or pick up will be available at the airport’s long stay car park. The new revenue stream will provide further protection for jobs at the airport. Initiative will help deter a car-led recovery alongside reduction in traffic 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
BCC and Unum: Employee wellbeing critical to business success as firms face staff absences due to ill health
											19th September 2019
										
										  Over two-fifths (43%) of businesses have had employees absent from work for more than four weeks due to ill health in the last two years, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce and Unum.  The overriding 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
BCC responds to additional support for the self-employed
											3rd November 2020
										
										Commenting on the announcement of additional support for the self-employed for the month of November, as additional restrictions in England are set to come into force, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:   “Additional support for the self-employed will provide 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
Weathering the Covid-19 pandemic storm in a mindful way
											20th November 2020
										
										The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly stretched everyone’s capacity in some way or another. It has been challenging on all fronts, but especially the isolation that has been enforced, to help reduce contagion across regions. This has seen a considerable impact 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford Announces Eight Promotions
											18th May 2020
										
										13 May 2020 – Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford has announced eight promotions, including three people to Legal Director and five to Senior Associate. The three new Legal Directors, all promoted from Senior Associates, are Fiona Thompson (Construction), Gareth Walliss 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
BCC responds to ‘time is running out’ campaign
											19th October 2020
										
										Commenting on the launch of the government’s ‘time is running out’ campaign, urging businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:   “Facing the triple threat of a resurgent Coronavirus, tightening restrictions 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
Community Governance Review of East and West Clandon
											3rd September 2018
										
										Both Clandon Parish Councils want to increase the number of elected parish councillors. East Clandon Parish Council from five to six and West Clandon Parish Council from six to eight. We’re consulting the public about this in a Community Governance 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
BCC/TSB: Businesses need flexible financial support to recover from pandemic
											8th September 2020
										
										Results from a BCC poll, conducted in partnership with banking group TSB, reveals that many firms have taken on debt during the pandemic and require flexible repayment solutions to rebuild their revenues and avoid an unsustainable debt crisis. Those who haven’t taken on debt, but may 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
Surrey- Based Garden Centres Able To Priorities Online Operations Thanks To HSBC UK Funding
											20th July 2020
										
										Knights Garden Centres, which operate across two locations in Godstone and Betchworth, have received a £625,000 Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) from HSBC UK. The loan has enabled the company to protect 100 local jobs and adapt its business model 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
BCC welcomes Chancellor’s support package for UK high streets
											28th October 2018
										
										Commenting on the Chancellor’s proposals for the high street in the upcoming Autumn Budget, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of Policy and Campaigns, at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We’re delighted that the Chancellor has heeded our calls to 
										READ MORE
																			
										
										
											
Sunbury Walled Garden and Staines Cemetery awarded Green Flags
											9th August 2022
										
										Spelthorne Borough Council is honoured to announce that for the 12th year running, the Sunbury Walled Garden and Staines Cemetery have been awarded Green Flag status. The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence 
										READ MORE