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  • BCC comments on UK-EU Political Declaration  
    23rd November 2018

    Commenting on the announcement that the UK government and EU Commission have agreed a Political Declaration, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:   “While we welcome the fact that more flesh has been

  • Tree planting in Staines Park
    22nd November 2018

    Leader of Spelthorne Borough Council, Cllr Ian Harvey, joined Kwasi Kwarteng, MP for Spelthorne, to plant two silver birch, two rowan and a hazel tree in Staines Park at 11am on Friday 16 November.   The trees are from the

  • Governments SME Agenda – Supplier Locator Registration Open November 2018
    21st November 2018

    This period’s registration is now open to SMEs and Suppliers that have an interest in dealing with enquiries relating to fast tracked, lower value Government & Public Sector contracts. These contracts are not advertised (because the value is below the

  •   BCC comments on Brexit agreement  
    16th November 2018

    Commenting on the announcement from the Prime Minister that the Cabinet has backed the draft Withdrawal Agreement and the political declaration on the future relationship between the UK and the EU27, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers

  • Message to Surrey businesses Concerning the Draft Withdrawal Agreement
    16th November 2018

    Message to Surrey businesses In light of recent and ongoing developments concerning the draft Withdrawal Agreement and the political declarations on the future relationship between the UK and the European Union, we wish to reassure you that our focus is

  • BCC: Brexit uncertainty and skills shortages starting to weigh on jobs market  
    13th November 2018

    Commenting on the labour market figures for November 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:   “The slight increase in the unemployment rate suggests that the UK jobs market may be

  • Charles Russell Speechlys Advises on Significant Rockpool Investment in TrustedHousesitters
    12th November 2018

    12 November 2018 – Charles Russell Speechlys has advised the management team of TrustedHousesitters on a significant investment into the company by private equity firm Rockpool Investments to support a management buyout The investment sees Rockpool retain a major stake

  • An evening of celebration at the Sport Guildford Awards 2018
    12th November 2018

      *image to download at the end of this release* Local athletes, coaches, clubs and dedicated volunteers were celebrated at the annual Sport Guildford Awards last night (8 November). The Awards provide a fantastic opportunity to recognise and reward talent,

  • BCC: Quarterly growth not likely to maintain momentum   
    9th November 2018

    Commenting on the first estimate of GDP for Q3 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said   “While the pick-up in GDP growth in the third quarter is

  • Local Plan – thousands of public comments and impact of latest consultation
    7th November 2018

    We received over 5,500 comments in the recent consultation on the main modifications to our new Local Plan. Cllr Paul Spooner, Leader of the Council, says: “Getting more public feedback to the independent Planning Inspector is another important step in

  • Guildford Remembers – community shares their memories in World War One commemoration video
    6th November 2018

    As part of Guildford Remembers, we invited residents and local groups to take part in workshops to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War. The result is a film of members of our community reflecting on

  • Marking 100 years since the end of the First World War: Guildford remembers
    5th November 2018

    Armistice Day on Remembrance Sunday, 11 November, marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. Guildford will commemorate the centenary on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday, with a procession, church service and wreath-laying in the Castle Grounds.