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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Surrey Translation Bureau wins another award!
15th May 2019
Surrey Translation Bureau (STB) has once again received the prestigious Corporate Member Award from the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI). The company was named joint winner, alongside Anja Jones Translations, at the Institute’s international conference and gala dinner in Sheffield
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TechVertu achieves ISO certification from the British Assessment Bureau
23rd September 2019
An IT & Marketing agency with offices in Surrey has just achieved certification to the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 standards, establishing it as one of the leaders in its field. The independent assessments were conducted by
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Price freeze in most town centre car parks approved
23rd January 2020
A price freeze in most town centre car parks, more electric vehicle charging points and a new ‘early bird’ rate at Farnham Road car park to help commuters were all agreed at a meeting of the Council’s Executive last night
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Self Assessment Changes – Threshold Increased to £150,000
20th June 2023
From the 2023/24 tax year onwards, the self assessment income registration threshold for taxpayers taxed through PAYE only will rise from £100,000 to £150,000. HMRC will issue self assessment “exit letters” as from 2023/24 to those individuals whose income
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Volunteering Opportunities at halow Project
16th January 2023
Do you have some time to come to a shop/shopping centre location and help us raise awareness and fundraise for halow? We will be running weekly bucket collections in Guildford and Woking across February. Shift based timings would be
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Council declares Climate Emergency and commits to plastic free borough
25th July 2019
At its meeting on 23rd July, the Council approved two motions to help tackle Climate Change. Leader of the Council, Cllr Caroline Reeves, says: “Climate Change affects everything and everybody who lives, works in or visits our borough. We need
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Tree planting Commitment With Touring Car Racing Star Renewed
14th July 2023
The Grounds Care Group and Toyota Gazoo Racing UK British Touring Car Championship star Rory Butcher have renewed their commitment to the Clean Racing campaign. Launched in 2021, the campaign was the brainchild of Grounds Care managing director Adam Brindle, with the intention
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Surrey’s Disabled Artists showcase artwork at The Lightbox Gallery for Surrey Artist Open Studios
24th May 2024
DAiSYPresents their DAiSY~ChainArtists Exhibition at The Lightbox, Woking, Surrey. DAiSY (DisabilityArts in Surrey) is proud to present the inaugural DAiSY~Chain Artists Network Exhibition, showcasing artworks by d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists from Surrey and the South East. This exhibition is
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Guildford Shakespeare Company brings school children into local care home for second year.
6th August 2019
Spirit of Youth, the intergenerational drama project from Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC), unites local school children and care home residents to create their own version of a Shakespeare play. Spirit of Youth first began last year when children from Weyfield
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Experience Guildford extends support and help to businesses during COVID-19 crisis
19th March 2020
In light of the current and escalating situation with COVID-19, Experience Guildford, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is working hard to support businesses across the BID area and ensure every one of them are kept up to date on
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Guildford Flies the Purple Flag Award in 2023
6th February 2023
We are proud to announce that Guildford has officially been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for our evening and night-time economy (ENTE). The Purple Flag aims to raise the standard and the appeal of town and city centres
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The Lights Are Going Out (Temporarily)*
7th April 2020
*Apart from one! The Yvonne Arnaud theatre’s distinctive coloured lights and bright canopy are being turned off, until the theatre reopens. Apart from one light, known in theatre tradition as the ‘ghost light’, and necessary security lighting, the theatre will
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HSBC UK Commits £200 Million To SMEs In Sussex and Surrey
2nd October 2019
HSBC UK today launches a £200 million lending fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sussex and Surrey, as part of its commitment to help businesses realise their ambitions for growth and navigate Brexit. The Sussex and Surrey
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London Gatwick’s Growth Plans Expected to Boost Region’s Economy by £1 Billion Every Year and Generate 14,000 New Jobs
7th July 2023
London Gatwick submits planning application to bring its existing Northern Runway into routine use to improve resilience and increase capacity 78% of residents, who expressed an opinion, support Gatwick’s plans, and the economic boost and new jobs they will provide
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UK first – AA launches a trio of full-electric recovery vehicles
5th June 2024
UK first – AA launches a trio of full-electric recovery vehicles Up to 6000 kg payload and 170 mile range from one charge Major focus on piloting shift to low emissions vehicles in preparation for net zero Fully electric recovery
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Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh Visits Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey
20th April 2023
On Wednesday 19th April, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh, visited Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey, a charity that supports over 8,000 people with sight and hearing loss in Surrey. HRH was greeted at the entrance to the
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Host a Roast and Help Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex Raise Vital Funds
25th October 2022
Launching this November, Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is asking residents of Kent, Surrey and Sussex to Host a Roast and help the life-saving charity raise vital funds. With the prospect of days getting colder and nights drawing
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New Managing Partner Announced at Morr & Co LLP
20th October 2022
Leading regional law firm Morr & Co has announced that Managing Partner Paul Harvey has decided to retire on 31st March 2023. Paul will be succeeded by current Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution Catherine Fisher. Catherine will take
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Record Number of Partners from Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford Endorsed in Legal 500 2019
15th October 2019
Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford has received outstanding endorsements in Legal 500 2019, a comprehensive guide to the best law firms in the UK. The Guildford-based firm was recognised in 13 categories for law firms in the South East including
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