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  • Brooklands Museum brings Napier Railton to Civic Centre
    15th October 2018

    Elmbridge Borough Council welcomed representatives of the Brooklands Museum to the Civic Centre on 3 October.  The Museum had arranged a unique demonstration showcasing the famous Napier Railton car. Built in 1933, this famous vehicle set the all-time speed record

  • New properties mark another step forward in town centre transformation
    15th October 2018

    We have just acquired two properties in the Bedford Wharf area to help advance our plans to regenerate Guildford town center. Leader of the Council, Cllr Paul Spooner, says: “I am very pleased to announce that the Council has just

  • Surrey diabetes firm is calling the shots on healthy living at Aldershot Town FC
    15th October 2018

    A Surrey healthcare company is hoping fans of Aldershot Town will support their bid to raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes.   Woking-based GlucoRx, a major supplier of quality diabetes products to the NHS has already struck a deal to sponsor

  • Big Lottery Fund cash to help vulnerable people find homes  
    15th October 2018

    Thanks to funding from the Big Lottery Fund, a new project called ‘Spelthorne Rentstart Extra’ has been launched to help people with multiple and complex needs into suitable rental accommodation.   Building upon a previous project funded by the homeless

  • Free enterprising advice to help businesses grow and succeed
    18th October 2018

    Existing and start-up businesses in the borough will benefit from a new, free advice and support service from Guildford Borough Council in partnership with Enterprise M3 Growth Hub and BE Group. The service is called Guildford Business Growth and launches

  • BCC comments on latest batch of no-deal technical notices
    12th October 2018

    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

  • New Walnut Bridge plans approved as part of Guildford’s Sustainable Transport Package
    15th October 2018

    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

  • Guildford Innovation Awards Calls for Entries!
    11th October 2018

    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

  • Winners announced as Mayor’s Awards for Access celebrates 15 years
    9th October 2018

    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

  • Celebrate Christmas at The Lightbox Arts and Craft Fair
    9th October 2018

    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

  • Sparkling 2018 Awards celebrate the borough’s successes and growth
    9th October 2018

    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

  • Young Contemporary Talent Purchase Prize
    8th October 2018

    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