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Commenting on the latest tranche of technical notices to advise businesses in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:   “Firms will welcome the additional information provided in the

Plans to update and replace Walnut Bridge were approved at a meeting of the Planning Committee last night. One of a number of innovative projects within Guildford Town Centre’s Sustainable Transport package, the new bridge will encourage walking and cycling

The Guildford Innovation Awards are now on the horizon, with the ceremony to be held at Guildhall on the 3rd December. This year, Guildford Borough Council want to really promote innovation throughout the borough and maximise submissions to the awards

Ten local organisations and individuals have been recognised for their dedication to making the borough a more accessible place for all at this year’s Mayor’s Awards for Access. The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford Museum and Guildford Library were among those

Saturday 1 and Sunday  2 December 2018  This festive season The Lightbox gallery and museum has everything you need to get into the Christmas spirit.   Get a head start on your Christmas shopping with a visit to The Lightbox’s

The 2018 Croydon Business Excellence Awards Winners! Croydon’s business community celebrated a year of success and growth at the 2018 Croydon Business Excellence Awards in association with Willmott Dixon. And not even a World War Two bomb unearthed nearby could

From 1 December 2018 – 6 January 2019 a new exhibition ‘Anna Liber Lewis: Young Contemporary Talent from The Ingram Collection’ will be on display at The Lightbox gallery and museum. This exhibition is part of a series of solo

Attempted recruitment in services firms at lowest for 25 years   The British Chambers of Commerce’s quarterly economic survey – the UK’s largest private sector survey of business sentiment, and a lead indicator of UK GDP growth – shows little

Commenting on the government’s post-Brexit immigration plans, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:   “Businesses have been waiting with great impatience for more detail on the UK’s future immigration policy, and many will

On Sunday 30 September a new war memorial, commemorating all those with a local Guildford connection who died while serving in the Armed Forces since the end of World War Two, was dedicated at a special ceremony in the Castle Grounds. The Lord

Planning permission has recently been granted for a ground floor extension to the Greeno Centre in Shepperton.   The enlarged space will enable the Council to expand the Opal Group which is for people who have additional support needs. The

Commenting on the Chancellor’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “After a period where many in business have felt that their concerns have not been centre stage