Farleigh Creates A Buzz By Enrolling In Environmentally-Friendly Initiative
26th January 2021
Farleigh Golf Club, Surrey, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives by signing up to the Operation Pollinator programme, which will see it commit to establishing a minimum of 0.5 hectares of new wildflower habitat around the golf
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Mental health charity Oakleaf Enterprise will be holding a virtual half-day Mental Health Awareness Training
25th August 2020
Mental health charity Oakleaf Enterprise will be holding a virtual half-day Mental Health Awareness Training in the morning of Tues 22 Sept, through the internationally recognised MHFA programme. Find out more here: https://www.oakleaf-enterprise.org/mhfa-training/. This training covers: What mental health is
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BCC responds to mandatory face coverings in shops and supermarkets
14th July 2020
Commenting on the government’s announcement that wearing a face covering will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24 July, BCC Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said: “Businesses need clarity on the approach to the wearing of face coverings
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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
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More Focus On Trade Needed
20th June 2023
Reacting to Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s speech at today’s Trade Unlocked event, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “If we are to build a stronger, more digital and sustainable trading future then it is crucial we
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Mandy Spring Joins Morr & Co as Partner in the Family Team
10th April 2024
Morr & Co, a leading law firm known for its excellence in family law, is delighted to announce the addition of Mandy Spring as a Partner in the Family team. With over 25 years of specialist experience in family law,
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 15th June 2022
15th June 2022
Start-up Academy We held an excellent graduation celebration last week for all the businesses that took part in our second Start-up Academy, and we are now looking forward to recruiting the next cohort. We are welcoming pre-starts and early start
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Businesses at Surrey Research Park Twice as Productive as National Average
30th March 2021
Businesses at Surrey Research Park are twice as productive in terms of economic output per employee as their local and national counterparts, according to a report by BIGGAR Economics, a leading independent economic consultancy. The report analysed the extent Surrey
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BCC responds to ONS’ September labour market figures
15th September 2020
Commenting on the ONS labour market figures for September 2020, published today, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “Despite the slight rise in the unemployment rate, the furlough scheme continues to limit the pandemic’s full impact on headline job
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BCC: Investment in infrastructure is vital to UK prosperity
13th May 2019
Commenting on the National Infrastructure Commission’s letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on infrastructure planning and investment, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The National Infrastructure Commission is right to stress the
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Positivity Amongst Tenants at Surrey Research Park
8th October 2020
Over one third of businesses (37%) who responded to a recent Surrey Research Park tenant survey plan to increase headcount by the end of 2020. These businesses represent a range of sectors including healthcare, MedTech, space, IT software development, professional
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Surrey Choices opens new Community Hub in Redhill
9th July 2021
The new Longmead Hub is located within easy walking distance from local amenities in Redhill town centre and has excellent transport links. This location offers the people, who are supported by Surrey Choices, greater opportunities to become connected within their
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Co-ordination Officer for Surrey Climate Commission
26th July 2022
Job purpose: To co-ordinate and support the day-to-day activities of the Surrey Climate Commission. Hours: Part Time, circa 14 – 18 hours per week (to be agreed) Term: 1 year contract (including 3 month probation period)
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Interest Rate Rise Unlikely To Ease Inflationary Pressure
4th August 2022
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “This rise is the clearest signal yet of the Bank of England’s intention to get inflation under
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The Hogs Back Hotel: Life During Lockdown
20th July 2020
The end of March 2020 is a time no one will forget – we all have our own lockdown journeys. At this time Surya Hotels took the bold decision to keep the majority of our hotels open to support key
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Surrey Research Park appoints Grant Bourhill as new Chief Executive
27th April 2021
Surrey Research Park, home to over 4,000 jobs and contributing over £620m in value to the UK economy, has today announced the appointment of Grant Bourhill as its Chief Executive. Grant Bourhill joins Surrey Research Park from the University of
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Acquisition of leading consultancy GEP ENVIRONMENTAL enhances MABBETT’S energy and environmental capabilities and broadens UK reach
15th June 2022
Highlights: Enhanced technical resources and service offering will create new opportunities All GEP Environmental management & staff retained Combined group to employ more than 100 people across 13 UK offices Glasgow-headquartered planning, design, environment, engineering and safety consultancy Mabbett &
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BCC says Queen’s Speech offers opportunity to make change for the better
11th May 2021
Responding to the details of the Government’s legislative plan set out in today’s Queen’s Speech, Claire Walker, Co-Executive Director of the BCC, said: “Businesses will welcome the clear direction in today’s Queen’s Speech as the Government looks to boost the economy and place all parts of the UK on an equal footing.
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BCC/Totaljobs: Budget must address critical skills shortages to ‘level up’ UK growth
4th February 2020
Over half of UK firms attempted to recruit in the last quarter of 2019, but almost three quarters have struggled to find the right talent, the largest survey of UK employers has found. Labour market remains stable as over half
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Famous Concorde Delta Golf “droops snoot” to celebrate 50th anniversary
28th February 2024
Famous Concorde Delta Golf “droops snoot” to celebrate 50th anniversary of iconic first flight at Brooklands Museum Brooklands Museum celebrated the 50th anniversary of Concorde Delta Golf’s first flight on the 13th of February 1974. Aviation artist Simon W Atack
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