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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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,

  • BCC: Quarterly growth not likely to maintain momentum   
    9th November 2018

    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

  • Local Plan – thousands of public comments and impact of latest consultation
    7th November 2018

    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

  • Guildford Remembers – community shares their memories in World War One commemoration video
    6th November 2018

    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

  • Marking 100 years since the end of the First World War: Guildford remembers
    5th November 2018

    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.

  • Chairman of Aldershot Town FC thanks Surrey healthcare company for their support
    5th November 2018

    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

  • Living History Groups and Scores of Vehicles Confirmed for Brooklands Museum’s Military Vehicles Day
    5th November 2018

    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 Remembers: 100 trees for 100 years
    5th November 2018

    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

  • Local Plan – latest household figures could mean fewer homes with no extra greenbelt sites
    5th November 2018

    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