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  • Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions
    19th October 2020

    In a letter to the Prime Minister, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Dr Adam Marshall, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith and Chamber CEOs from across the United Kingdom set five business tests that must be met to limit the impact

  • October and November 2020 at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
    16th October 2020

    The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is delighted to announce further events in its October and November 2020 programme. Following its success last month, Theatrical Digs returns for another two performances on Saturday 31 October. A sparkling theatrical entertainment highlighting the pleasures

  • BCC and Drax: Breaking down climate barriers for businesses
    16th October 2020

    As part of the Race to Zero, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in collaboration with energy company Drax Group, is calling on the government to use the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement to work in partnership with businesses

  • Elmbridge moves to Tier 2 of Government’s new local COVID alert level
    16th October 2020

    It has been announced that Elmbridge Borough will move into Tier 2 of the Government’s new three-tier system for England, meaning they are now deemed an area of HIGH risk. The change will be implemented from Midnight on Saturday 17th

  • Guildford awarded most Green Flags in Surrey
    15th October 2020

    Our beautiful parks and green spaces have been awarded nine Green Flags – the most in Surrey. The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, recognises and rewards beautifully maintained spaces

  • Azets Group (“Azets”, “the Group” or “Company”) Places itself at the Centre of the UK’s Business Restructuring Industry & strengthens its offer with two key Appointments
    15th October 2020

    Azets Group, the fast-growing global accounting, advisory and business services group, is pleased to announce that it has expanded and strengthened its restructuring offer, with the appointments of Colin Haig, as Head of Restructuring and, Matthew Richards, as a Partner

  • Looking for a Job? We can help
    15th October 2020

    If you’re currently unemployed, facing redundancy or looking to get back into work, we can help. We are offering residents a free skills for employment scheme or online ‘job club’ run by local experts the Stuart Mitchell Group. The sessions

  • Taking the bull by the horns: Apps in the Sky rebrand to Apptaura
    15th October 2020

    Award-winning mobile app development agency Apps in the Sky today announced they have rebranded, becoming Apptaura. The bold new brand vision includes a new logo and website and highlights the blend of commercial and technical expertise that the business provides to their

  • Five new energy efficiency funding opportunities launched in £3bn scheme
    15th October 2020

    Enterprise M3 LEP is supporting the launch of a number of new funding initiatives which are set to make homes, schools and hospitals greener and cheaper to run. The £3 billion plan to upgrade buildings was first announced by the

  • Climate Emergency in Spelthorne
    15th October 2020

    Spelthorne Borough Council has declared a Climate Emergency for the Borough. Leader of the Council, Cllr John Boughtflower said, “We have always regarded climate change as a very serious threat and have made some great steps to reduce our carbon

  • Socially distanced success – Guildford Book Festival is a hit with readers and authors alike.
    14th October 2020

    The 31st Guildford Book Festival took place live and in person at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre from Sunday 4 to Saturday 10 October. Many festivals have found the challenges of social distancing too difficult this year, but the directors of

  • Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
    14th October 2020

    Surrey Coalition of Disabled People ask for your support in raising awareness of the ‘Just Can’t Wait Card’ and the need for some disabled people to use a toilet urgently. We have heard some extremely distressing reports from members of