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Savings, investment and outline budget to address major funding challenges
30th November 2018
Last night (27 November), the Executive considered the latest outline budget for 2019-20, which also helps with the Council’s medium-term plans up to 2023. Cllr Nigel Manning, Lead Councillor for Finance and Asset Management, explains: “Despite a successful mixture of
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Support Guildford’s independents with the Experience Guildford ‘12 Days of Christmas Independent Business Trail’
27th November 2018
Get set for a sensational Christmas as Experience Guildford joins forces with some of Guildford’s best-loved independent businesses to present the ’12 Days of Christmas Independent Business Trail’ (1st December – 12th December). Launching on Small Business Saturday* (Saturday 1st
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Multiple Industry Accolades for Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford
26th November 2018
26 November 2018 – Duncan Elson, Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution at Charles Russell Speechlys and Head of the firm’s Guildford office, has received a top industry accolade from one of the UK’s most prestigious legal ratings guides. He
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SCC and BCC comment on recent Brexit update.
26th November 2018
As usual, we are working closely with the British Chambers of Commerce on progress surrounding Brexit, and have contributed to the following statement made by Dr. Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce. Commenting on the announcement
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,