by Karen Porter | J Mar, 2026 | Community, Developments, Featured, Local news, Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business, Staines-upon-Thames
Local government in Surrey is changing to make the system simpler, more connected, and better able to meet local needs. This is called Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation. From April 2027, the existing county council and 11 district and borough councils...
by Karen Porter | J Feb, 2026 | Featured, Finance, Retail
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a major review into how advanced artificial intelligence (AI) could affect consumers, financial markets and regulators over the coming years. With AI already built into many services across banking and insurance, the...
by Karen Porter | J Jan, 2026 | Featured, Health and Wellbeing, Local Business, Offers
Understanding Balance Have you noticed feeling a little less steady lately? Whether it’s occasional unsteadiness, poor balance, or reduced confidence when moving, many people don’t realise how closely balance is linked to the spine and nervous...
by Karen Porter | J Jan, 2026 | Featured, Spelthorne Business
Struggling high street firms left stranded by rates package Responding to the Government’s business rates announcement for pubs in England, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Policy Chair, Tina McKenzie, said: “The Government has passed up a critical...
by Karen Porter | J Jan, 2026 | Business Surrey, Economy Growth, Featured, Funding, Grants, Health and Wellbeing, Local Business, Spelthorne Business, Travel & Transport
Boost productivity, cut congestion, and relieve workplace parking pressure by applying for a Smarter Travel to Work grant from Active Surrey by 13th February 2026. The Smarter Travel to Work grant scheme supports employers fulfil their travel plans and...
by Tracey Carter | J Jan, 2026 | Events, Featured, FSB News
Hello to all our wonderful Surrey businesses and partners, I hope you have had a positive start to 2026 and found a moment to pause, reflect, and reset after the busy end of last year. A new year always brings fresh energy, and I’m really looking forward to what lies...
