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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

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

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

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.

The chairman of Aldershot Town has praised the efforts of a Guildford healthcare company that has committed to helping young footballers spread the healthy living message.   Shahid Azeem, the club’s chairman, has thanked GlucoRx, a major supplier of quality

Sunday 18th November 2018 Military vehicles taking the tough terrain of a 4X4 off-road course and blasting up Test Hill will be just two of the highlights at the 16th annual Military Vehicles Day at Brooklands Museum on Sunday 18th

Spelthorne Council has planted 100 trees in Thameside, Laleham Park, to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War. The wood forms part of a programme of initiatives and events aimed to give thanks for peace and

Latest household projection figures could have major implications for our emerging Local Plan and potentially reduce the number of homes needed in the borough each year. Cllr Paul Spooner, Leader of the Council says “We are very pleased that the

Giving his reaction to the Autumn Budget 2018, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “In an atmosphere of unprecedented uncertainty and heightened political noise, the Chancellor has demonstrated that he is listening to business concerns by

Giving his initial reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “In an atmosphere of unprecedented uncertainty and heightened political noise, the Chancellor has demonstrated that he is listening to business concerns

Commenting on the Chancellor’s proposals for the high street in the upcoming Autumn Budget, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of Policy and Campaigns, at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We’re delighted that the Chancellor has heeded our calls to

Ahead of the Autumn Budget on Monday, the British Chambers of Commerce is urging the Chancellor to take bold measures to bolster business investment, competitiveness and productivity in the face of Brexit headwinds.   The leading business group, which represents