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  • BCC Statement Following PM Resignation
    20th October 2022

      Reacting to the PM’s resignation, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Following weeks of chaos and uncertainty, the Prime Minister has resigned. Her resignation means the UK now faces even greater uncertainty, just as it stands on the cusp of a recession. “It is now vital the Conservative Party speedily comes to

  • Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 17th October 2022
    20th October 2022

      Great new President for the British Chambers of Commerce We are delighted that entrepreneur and business leader Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). As President, Baroness Lane-Fox will

  • Foxhills Spells Fun For All The Family This Autumn
    19th October 2022

      With a range of top-class resort facilities to help relax and unwind and a host of magical Halloween activities to enjoy, Foxhills Club & Resort is the perfect location for a family staycation this October half-term and autumn. Set

  • Spelthorne Win National Award
    18th October 2022

    Spelthorne Council’s work supporting the Borough’s businesses has been honoured at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Local Government Awards, named the All-England winner of the Future Ready category and the regional winner in the All Round Small Business Friendly

  • Full Casting Announcement for Woking Pantomime of Cinderella
    17th October 2022

    Casting has now been announced for the Fairy Godmother of all pantomimes, Cinderella, at the New Victoria Theatre starring Brian Conley as Buttons. Much-loved comedy legend, musical theatre, television, Strictly and soap star Brian Conley will lead the cast of

  • Spelthorne on Top at Prestigious Awards
    17th October 2022

      Spelthorne Council was overjoyed to have the Sunbury Walled Garden and Staines Cemetery named overall category winners at this year’s prestigious South & South East in Bloom Awards. The Council takes pride in delivering high quality green spaces and

  • The Shawshank Redemption – Interview With Star Joe Absolom
    17th October 2022

    What appealed to you about The Shawshank Redemption? I’ve only done one play, Abigail’s Party, and that was ten years ago. I wanted to get back on stage because it’s a different buzz from doing television so when it came

  • Guildford Crowns the Town’s Best Bar None Winners
    17th October 2022

      Guildford’s pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants celebrated the return of the town’s Best Bar None Awards at the Electric Theatre on Wednesday 12th October, following a two year absence due to Covid. Delivered by Experience Guildford, the town centre’s

  • A New Leader
    14th October 2022

      Cllr Julia McShane was elected as the new Leader of the Council at a Full Council meeting on 11th October. The change of leadership was part of our planned co-operative approach to run the Council, which is now in

  • BCC Response to PM’s Statement
    14th October 2022

    Responding to the Prime Minister’s statement this afternoon, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:  “The Prime Minister was right to take some action now. We have been calling for the Government to urgently address market volatility, return stability

  • The National Theatre Announces Cast for Production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane Which Visits Woking Next Year
    14th October 2022

      Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 January 2023 The National Theatre’s critically acclaimed adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane will tour the UK and Ireland later this year, direct from the West End, visiting

  • Northern Ballet’s Magical Festive Favourite Opens its Latest Tour in Woking this Winter
    7th October 2022

    Thursday 10th – Saturday 12th November This winter Northern Ballet’s enchanting festive favourite The Nutcracker, returns to stages across the UK, taking audiences on a sparkling adventure as one child’s Christmas dreams come true. Choreographed by David Nixon CBE, The