Rapid Community Testing Initiative To Start Rolling Out In Surrey
12th February 2021
Targeted community testing initiative to launch to drive down transmission rates Testing to begin in Surrey to help protect people most at risk, using rapid turnaround tests supplied by NHS Test and Trace The targeted community testing initiative,
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Brooklands Hotel Achieves Gold Ecosmart Accreditation
7th June 2022
Brooklands Hotel is on a journey to achieve rigorous environmental and sustainable practices across its business. The first step on this journey was to work with Greengage Solutions who independently identified and documented our current sustainable processes and measures. The
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Surrey Chambers urges businesses to complete import declarations soon
29th July 2021
Surrey Chambers of Commerce are advising businesses in Surrey who have imported goods this year using the government easement to carry out compliance checks and for any outstanding customs declarations to be made before 6th August 2021. When the Brexit transition period ended last year, an easement period of 175 days was introduced from the start of
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Camberley shopping centre seeking interested businesses for first full private 5G infrastructure shopping centre in the UK
21st September 2020
The owners of The Square Shopping Centre in Camberley (Surrey) are seeking expressions of interest from businesses and retailers who want to experience and test the latest technology delivering the foundation for innovation in the UK’s first fully 5G enabled
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Welcome Hennessey Brown Music\ Buzz Music Group
29th July 2020
We are delighted to be welcomed to the Surrey Chambers family and hope that we may be able to collaborate and support many of you in the coming weeks and months. Our full names are Cressida Wislocki and Jonathan Hennessey
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An update on COVID-19 cases in Surrey
5th October 2020
Monday 5th October 2020 Data is showing an increase in COVID-19 case numbers in some areas of Surrey and residents should remain vigilant to slow any spread of the virus. As part of the Local Outbreak Control Plan for Surrey we
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BCC initial response to announcement of second lockdown in England
2nd November 2020
Giving an initial response to the Prime Minister’s announcement of a month-long national lockdown in England, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “There’s no getting around the fact that these new restrictions will be a devastating blow to business communities
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World explorer joins CREST Awards golfers at wildlife fundraiser
15th May 2024
International explorer Nick Hollis – the man who has taken on the world’s most challenging feats of endurance to promote environmental responsibility praised the golfers he joined at the CREST Business Awards Charity Golf Day who raised £4,000 for Surrey
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Energy regulator Ofgem adds fuel to the SECRC Advisory Group
21st June 2022
The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East is pleased to announce Matthew Cowlard, Cyber Policy Lead within Ofgem’s Cyber Regulation team as the latest member to join the centre’s Advisory Group. Matthew is a security professional with a cyber
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Surrey Hills Enterprises Welcomes Maggie Howell as New CEO
2nd May 2024
Surrey Hills Enterprises proudly announces the appointment of Maggie Howell as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding the esteemed Wendy Varcoe, who is retiring after 7 years of dedicated service. Maggie Howell brings a wealth of experience and a relentless
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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
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Businesses Representing All Areas Of UK Economy Offer Government Help Designing New Immigration System
24th January 2020
Open letter to Home Secretary published days ahead of Migration Advisory Committee report The UK’s five largest business organisations (BCC, CBI, FSB, IOD & MakeUK) – and around 30 trade associations, from hoteliers to universities, employing millions of people –
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Dr Adam Marshall: take bold steps to help UK business thrive
5th March 2020
BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall will today call on the UK government to sweep away barriers to business growth and investment at the leading business organisation’s Annual Conference 2020. In his keynote speech, Marshall will praise the determination of
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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Announces Mill Studio Summer 2022 Season
29th April 2022
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is delighted to announce its upcoming summer 2022 Mill Studio season. The summer programme features a diverse mix of established and emerging artists and is full to the brim with exciting new work from across the
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Surrey Chambers update on Kickstart Scheme
16th March 2021
One of the groups to suffer during the last 12 months of the pandemic have been the 16–24-year-olds, many of whom have lost their jobs and a large number have never even started their first job. The Kickstart scheme was
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Global study launched to examine impact of Covid-19 on health and wellbeing
5th May 2020
A new academic research project has been launched to shine a spotlight on the wide-ranging impacts on mental health and wellbeing of living with Covid-19 and the associated movement restrictions and other challenges. Targeting responses from adults across 30 different
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The Forest Bathing Institute Co-Founder awarded Top 100 Global Woman Award
17th May 2024
Peer-reviewed author, Co-Founder of The Forest Bathing Institute, and champion for connecting children and adults with nature, Olga Terebenina, has been nominated as a global leader to follow over the coming decade. Olga outlines her own journey re challenges with
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Forest Bathing goes for gold at RHS Chelsea
3rd June 2024
Last week marked the highlight of the gardening calendar when the best in class gathered to showcase their inspiring garden landscapes and designs. Thanks to funding by the grant-making charity Project Giving Back, Muscular Dystrophy UK were at the RHS
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Hartsfield Manor awarded Best Hotel in Surrey Award!
1st July 2022
Hartsfield Manor last week were delighted to have been awarded the Best Hotel in Surrey Award in the recent Muddy Stilettoes 2022 awards. Now in their ninth year, the Muddy Stilettos Awards champion the very best lifestyle businesses across 28 counties, chosen
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Smart Meters are a Smart Decision for your Business this Winter
1st December 2022
Firms of all sizes are currently confronted by a host of challenges, from soaring energy bills, labour shortages, spiralling inflation, and climbing interest rates. Did you know that a smart meter could help your business this winter and beyond? A
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