Businesses: Your County’s Future Workforce Needs You!
19th October 2023
Dawn Redpath is Director for Economy and Growth at Surrey County Council In August, the government announced that Upper Tier Local Authorities will take on all the formal functions held by Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) since 2011. For businesses, this will result in some practical changes and inherent opportunities. It means from 1
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East Sussex firefighters pass vote of no confidence in fire service leadership
19th June 2024
Firefighters in East Sussex have unanimously passed a motion of no confidence in the senior leadership team of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, at a meeting of the East Sussex Fire Brigades Union brigade committee. The committee is
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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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BDO Advises on Sale of Dovetail Games to Global Video Games Publisher
6th June 2023
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has advised on the sale of simulation video game developer and publisher, Dovetail Games. The award-winning UK-based studio was acquired for an undisclosed sum by Focus Entertainment – a global video game
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Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh Visits Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey
20th April 2023
On Wednesday 19th April, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh, visited Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey, a charity that supports over 8,000 people with sight and hearing loss in Surrey. HRH was greeted at the entrance to the
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Western Union Business Solutions are delighted to be members of Surrey Chamber of Commerce
15th May 2019
Payment specialists Western Union Business Solutions (WUBS) have joined Surrey Chamber to help businesses in the county grow and thrive. WUBS specialises in helping businesses trade internationally, by helping them to streamline their payments and protect profits from adverse currency
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Research Shows Private Equity is the Top Finance Route for Middle Market Businesses as the Labour Party Meets with Industry Leaders to Discuss Future Investment
15th May 2023
Following the Labour Party’s recent meetings with private equity bosses to discuss future investment, research from RSM UK’s latest ‘The Real Economy Report’ suggests almost half of middle market businesses in the UK will seek private equity finance in
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BCC comments on announcement of HS2 review
21st August 2019
Commenting on the government’s announcement of an independent review of HS2 by Douglas Oakervee, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There is a strong economic case for delivering all phases of HS2. “For far too long businesses across the
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Happy Child International’s House of Commons Fundraiser
16th October 2017
Surrey-based charity Happy Child International are hosting a fundraising dinner at the House of Commons on Thursday November 30th 2017 to help Brazilian street children in need. Guests can expect to enjoy drinks at the reception, alongside a gourmet 3 course dinner. The
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Breaking Ground for a Breakthrough Leisure Centre
6th September 2022
A ceremonial ground-breaking took place this week to mark the first milestone of the development with the Mayor of Spelthorne, as residents moved one step closer to a revolutionary eco-friendly new, ultra-modern leisure centre. Plans to build the new centre
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Surrey academics launch new voter website ‘matchmaking’ people with their ideal political parties
25th November 2019
Users read through a series of policy statements and state how much they agree with them. The result will give you a graphical display showing which political party best matches the users’ views. It also breaks down these matches into
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Guildford’s innovators celebrated at awards night
9th December 2019
Guildford’s dynamic innovators were recognised at the Innovation Awards ceremony at the Harbour Hotel last night. The annual awards celebrate inspirational innovation across a broad spectrum of sectors in the borough – building upon the theme of supporting Science, Technology, Engineering
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Local Business: Topgolf Surrey To Temporarily Shut For Improvement Works
19th February 2024
NEWLY UPGRADED EXPERIENCE COMING SOON TO TOPGOLF SURREY FOLLOWING A TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOR RENOVATIONS Topgolf UK has today announced that the Addlestone-based venue will be closed between 19th February – 15th March Provisional reopening date of 16th March set subject
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Banish the January Blues as the Jaw-Dropping Family Fun of Demon Dentist Arrives in Woking!
5th January 2023
The bestselling children’s author David Walliams and the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company have teamed up for a brand-new production of Demon Dentist. This is their latest collaboration after Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy, both of which received Olivier award
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Community Foundation for Surrey awards £10 million to support charities
29th July 2019
Local philanthropic charity, the Community Foundation for Surrey have announced that they have now awarded over £10 million in grants to support local charities and community groups. Dedicated to enabling local philanthropy since establishing in 2005, the Community Foundation work
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100 MILE BIKE RIDE FOR WOKING & SAM BEARE HOSPICE
4th July 2019
A small Hart Brown team are cycling 100 miles through-out Surrey visiting each of their offices, to celebrate their centenary. One hundred percent of funds raised are being donated to Woking & Sam Beare Hospice, their local charity, who
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Are global food packaging brands really committed to ditching single-use plastic?
9th October 2019
As the world’s relationship with plastic is being radically redefined, academics at the University of Surrey investigate bold new food packaging pledges made by some of the world’s most prominent brands – and question whether these pledges will translate into
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Reigate Manor hosts another successful quiz night raising a further £1500 for The Giant Pledge!
13th February 2020
On Friday 7th February, Reigate Manor hosted a fantastic quiz night to raise funds for The Giant Pledge. The Giant Pledge was set up by local Redhill family Vicky and James (Woody) Woodall after they had the devastating news that
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Wellbeing Centre’s welcome to all
4th December 2019
An improved range of opportunities for patients and carers from across the community, is now available at the Princess Alice Hospice Wellbeing Centre. The Wellbeing Centre, based at the Hospice in Esher, brings together a range of specialised outpatient services
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Moore Kingston Smith Announces New Director in the Redhill Office
31st May 2023
Moore Kingston Smith has recently announced the promotion of Amy Marshall as the new director in the Redhill office. This news follows the recent appointment of two new partners and the promotion of ten directors across the firm’s client-facing
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