Despite Ongoing Safety Concerns, Autonomous Vehicles Expected in Operation by 2021

by Tracey Carter | J May, 2018 | Business Trends, Developments, Transport

Though driverless vehicles are expected to be commercially available in the next few years, the shift to their use is likely to occur gradually and in phases over several decades, panelists said at ULI’s Spring Meeting in Detroit. That long process will allow vehicles...

Are you happy with your commercial waste collector?

by Tracey Carter | J Apr, 2018 | Business Trends, Landlords, Local Business, Local news, Procurement, Spelthorne Borough Council, Sustainability, Transport

Spelthorne Borough Council are canvassing local businesses with a view to offering a commercial waste collection service themselves. They are keen to know your views about your current service so that they can get a feel for the level of interest. Please do complete...

Heathrow Express service confirmed to 2028

by Tracey Carter | J Apr, 2018 | Developments, Heathrow, Local news, Transport

 Heathrow Express (‘HEx’) rail service has been preserved to at least 2028 under a new agreement announced today.   This agreement, which confirms fast, non-stop rail connections for Heathrow passengers over the next decade, has been approved by the Department...

Surrey Economic Prospects – March 2018

by Tracey Carter | J Apr, 2018 | Business Trends, Developments, Export, Finance, Local Business, Local news, Technology, Training, Transport

Surrey Economic Prospects – March 2018 Headlines  -Ericsson has confirmed that it will relocate its UK headquarters from Guildford to Reading.  -Guildford’s new £30 million shopping centre, the Tunsgate Quarter, has opened. - The unemployment rate (measured...

Heathrow Consultation Process

by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2018 | Business Trends, Heathrow, Local Business, Local news, Staines-upon-Thames, Transport

Just a reminder that the Heathrow Expansion consultation process closes on Wednesday 28th March. Don’t forget to submit your thoughts here. The planning process for Heathrow expansion is now firmly underway, as the airport today launches what is set to be one of...

Trainline partners with Code First: Girls

by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2018 | Business Trends, Technology, Training, Transport

Trainline partners with Code First: Girls to help teach 20,000 women to code by 2020 Trainline and Code First: Girls have announced a partnership to help 20,000 women in the UK to code by 2020, as part of the Code First: Girls’ 20:20 Campaign. Trainline, the...