by Tracey Carter | J May, 2018 | Business Trends, Heathrow, Local Business, Local news, Transport
Passengers and trade flowing through Heathrow soared to record highs during the first quarter of the year. Heathrow Airport saw a record 17.7 million passengers pass through its doors during the first quarter, a 3.1% rise on the previous year. Lower...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
