by Tracey Carter | J Apr, 2025 | Awards, Spelthorne Borough Council
Spelthorne Litter Pickers, a local community group dedicated to keeping the Borough free of litter, has been presented with the King’s Award for Volunteers. The award was presented by Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux, at a ceremony held at...
by Tracey Carter | J Apr, 2025 | SBF News
Help lead Spelthorne’s business community into its next chapter. After 18 brilliant years of supporting and championing local enterprise, the Spelthorne Business Forum (SBF) is entering an exciting new phase and we’re looking for someone with vision, experience and a...
by Tracey Carter | J Apr, 2025 | FSB News
FSB press release New data from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reveals that small firms’ confidence levels are in a rut amid a rising tide of costs and taxes. FSB’s latest Small Business Index (SBI) for Q1 2025 shows a modest improvement in small business...
by Tracey Carter | J Apr, 2025 | Local Business, Offers, Training
We’re excited to share that applications are now OPEN for the June 2025 cohort of the Government-Funded Skills Bootcamp in Software Development (Level 4) – delivered by our trusted partners at Step8Up. Start Date: 2nd June...
by Tracey Carter | J Apr, 2025 | Local Business, Local news
New Yoga Sessions Launch at Ashford Tennis Club! We’re excited to announce a brand new addition to the Ashford Tennis Club community, weekly yoga classes designed to help you stretch, strengthen, and unwind. Led by a qualified yoga teacher with a passion for mindful...
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | Business Surrey, Surrey Business News
Advice and support, Funding and grants The Made Smarter Adoption programme is set to revolutionize the manufacturing landscape for SMEs and makers in the South East of England. After operating successfully in the North West since 2019, and further expanding to cover...
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | Business Surrey, Local Business
Running a business is full of opportunities—but let’s face it, it also comes with plenty of challenges. Whether you’re looking to grow your team, fine-tune your marketing, find funding, or simply figure out what to focus on next, this new free guide is here to help....
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | Business Surrey
As part of our work to support businesses of all sizes across Surrey, we’ve developed a series of online training videos focusing on promoting and selling companies to customers. Marketing is one of the most requested areas of support that we receive from Surrey...
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | FSB News
FSB press release Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, in which Rachel Reeves confirmed a halving of the official growth forecast for this year, Policy Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Tina McKenzie, said: “Today’s growth figures are...
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | Spelthorne Borough Council
17 March 2025: Today Spelthorne has received the letter from the Minister which outlines the next steps for this authority In February 2023, the Council received a letter from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities outlining concerns about...
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | Local Business, Local news, Retail
Retail crime is on the rise, and its impact goes far beyond financial loss. It affects business owners, employees, and entire communities, creating distress and making people feel unsafe in their own town centres. Now, Surrey Police and the Police and Crime...
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | job centre
Are you looking to grow your team but struggling to find the right talent? Jobcentre Plus offers free recruitment services tailored to help businesses like yours fill vacancies quickly and efficiently. Whether you’re hiring for a small start-up or a larger...
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | FSB News
Responding to the Payment System Regulator’s final report from its market review of card scheme and processing fees, Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said: “The finding from the regulator that card fees cost business at...
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | FSB News
Missed opportunity to remove threats to jobs and growth from Employment Bill Following the Government’s announcement of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said:...
by Tracey Carter | J Feb, 2025 | Awards, Spelthorne Business
Back for its seventh consecutive year, the Spelthorne Business Awards showcase the very best of local businesses in the borough! The awards offer a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Spelthorne’s most innovative, inspiring and successful...
by Tracey Carter | J Feb, 2025 | Spelthorne Borough Council
28 February 2025: Councillors agreed a balanced budget and Council Tax levels for 2025/26 at the Council meeting on Thursday 27 February The community facilities and local services that we all use are funded by Council Tax, Business Rates, government grants and income...
by Tracey Carter | J Feb, 2025 | Awards, South east Construction awards
Enter the South East Construction Awards Winning or even being shortlisted in the South East Construction Awards 2025 is more than just a trophy. It’s a powerful way to… Raise your company’s profile Boost Brand Recognition Gain a Competitive Edge Enjoy Free PR Attract...
by Tracey Carter | J Feb, 2025 | Surrey Business News
MTEK Solutions, a local business co-owned by experienced electricians Michael Slatcher and Kieran Tuck, has taken full advantage of Skills Bootcamps, to enhance their expertise and meet the growing demand for sustainable electrical solutions. It’s already paying...
by Christabel Flaherty | J Feb, 2025 | FSB News
GDP rise is welcomed, but small firms need long-lasting growth actions Responding to Office for National Statistics figures showing that GDP rose by 0.4% in the month of December, and by 0.1% in Q4 2024, Martin McTague, National Chair of the Federation...
by Tracey Carter | J Feb, 2025 | Business plan competition, Local Business, Spelthorne Business
Are you a budding entrepreneur with dreams of starting your own business? The SBF (Spelthorne Business Forum) is excited to announce its takeover of the Spelthorne Business Plan Competition 2025! Now in its 11th year, this competition has successfully launched...
by Tracey Carter | J Feb, 2025 | Spelthorne Borough Council
Council leaders across Surrey have agreed to rule out making a proposal to the government for a single unitary council for the county. The agreement was reached on Friday 7 February, by the leaders of Surrey’s district and borough councils and the Leader of Surrey...
by Christabel Flaherty | J Feb, 2025 | Community, Economy Growth, Local Business, Local news, Spelthorne Business
Ashford town centre is at an exciting crossroads, and your voice matters in shaping its future! Spelthorne Borough Council has commissioned a Business Improvement District (BID) feasibility study, and local businesses are being invited to share their thoughts on this...
by Christabel Flaherty | J Feb, 2025 | Awards, Local Business, Spelthorne Business
SHINNING A LIGHT ON REMARKABLE BUSINESSWOMEN IN THE SOUTH EAST The deadline to enter the highly anticipated 2025 Dynamic Awards, the South East’s leading awards celebrating businesswomen, is just two weeks away!The awards provide a fantastic platform to...
by Tracey Carter | J Jan, 2025 | Surrey Business News, Training
Does your business sell online products which are regulated for product safety? If the answer is yes – then we can offer a FREE business education resource which is available to you for a limited time. Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards...
by Tracey Carter | J Jan, 2025 | Health and Wellbeing
Our welcoming support group meet on the second Tuesday of every month in Shepperton. The group was formed in 2018. It offers patients and carers a safe and relaxed place to talk, express their feelings, concerns and fears with others in a similar situation. You can...
by Christabel Flaherty | J Jan, 2025 | Local Business, Local news
Looking for a welcoming and friendly place to relax with a cuppa and biscuits? Come along to The Sunflower Cafe, specially designed for individuals living with dementia and their carers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet others, share experiences, and enjoy great...
by Christabel Flaherty | J Jan, 2025 | Featured, Local Business, Local news, Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business
The spring edition of Spelthorne Borough Council’s Bulletin magazine will be delivered to all homes in the borough week commencing 17 March. We are currently taking bookings for advertising and have a number of options including quarter page, half page and full page...
by Tracey Carter | J Jan, 2025 | Surrey Business News
Put your business experience to great use in 2025 by helping shape the futures of young people as an Enterprise Adviser. Surrey Careers Hub is looking for professionals to use their skills and knowledge to work strategically with schools and colleges. Enterprise...
by Christabel Flaherty | J Jan, 2025 | Economy Growth, Technology
The government has launched a new plan aimed at using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to grow the economy, help businesses scale, deliver public services more efficiently, and improve living standards. The strategy is based on the ‘AI Opportunities Action...
by Christabel Flaherty | J Jan, 2025 | Local Business, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business, Sustainability
Have you considered how climate change might affect your business? Are you looking tobe more energy efficient? Do you know your business’ carbon footprint? Do you want tounderstand more about Net Zero?Book your place on this free business decarbonisation course.The...
by Tracey Carter | J Jan, 2025 | Spelthorne Business, Start up support
Now in its 11th year, this competition has successfully launched numerous small businesses, many of which have continued to thrive. Originally envisioned by Kwasi Kwarteng MP, who led the event for a decade until his retirement from politics last year, the...
by Tracey Carter | J Dec, 2024 | Local news, SBF News
As we close out 2024, we’re celebrating a year of growth, connection, and success at the Spelthorne Business Forum (SBF). Together, we’ve achieved new milestones, introduced impactful initiatives, and welcomed new faces to the team, all of which are driving SBF...
by Christabel Flaherty | J Nov, 2024 | Economy Growth, Travel & Transport
Surrey-based construction firms have a unique opportunity to become part of the supply chain for London Gatwick, the UK’s second-largest airport, which serves over 41 million passengers annually. With Gatwick Airport’s commitment to regional economic growth and a...
by Christabel Flaherty | J Nov, 2024 | Charity
This Christmas, Reed is organizing a Toy Drive to bring holiday cheer to children and families who need it most. Partnering with White Lodge and Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals, Reed invites the community to donate new toys and gifts, which will be delivered to...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2024 | Local Business, Spelthorne Business
Hosted at Sytner Jaguar Land Rover, 7 November 2024 Local business owners and entrepreneurs gathered at the Sytner Jaguar Land Rover showroom for a valuable Budget Breakfast event organised by the FSB in collaboration with the SBF and Azets on 7 November. The session,...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2024 | Community, Local news
The River Thames Scheme (RTS) is looking for case-studies to emphasise the real-life impact of past flooding on businesses along the Thames. These first-hand accounts will help the scheme highlight its benefits for the local business community and underline how the...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2024 | Training
A new career development course starts on 19 September in Egham. If you’re aged 45 year or older and struggling to get back into work, or you know you’re under-employed and want a better job, then this is the programme for you. The course is free for...
by Tracey Carter | J Jul, 2024 | Featured, SBF News
Responding to the Government announcement about the creation of Skills England, Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said: “More co-ordination is welcome, but delivery is what counts. Small firms will want to see real safeguards put in...
by Tracey Carter | J Jul, 2024 | Featured, Local Business, SBF News, Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business, Surrey Business News
Business owners in Spelthorne seeking to reduce costs and enhance sustainability now have a valuable resource in the SustainSpelthorne programme. Commissioned by Spelthorne Borough Council and delivered by Place Support Partnership, this initiative aims to help local...
by Tracey Carter | J Jul, 2024 | Events
In this Lunch and Learn, James Farnfield will show you how to leverage your LinkedIn profile to build awareness, authority and drive revenue from your LinkedIn audience. He will explain how to build your very own LinkedIn content strategy and become the standout...
by Tracey Carter | J Jul, 2024 | Events, SBF News, Spelthorne Borough Council
A summer of theatrics is set to arrive in Staines-Upon-Thames this August, featuring a variety of family friendly acts for school holiday entertainment. The Outdoor Theatre is back for another year and set to be hugely popular with local families, running every...
by Tracey Carter | J Jun, 2024 | Awards, Featured, Spelthorne Borough Council
The Spelthorne Business Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the very best and brightest businesses in Spelthorne. There are 15 categories to cater for every type of business, whether big or small, new or well-established, online or in person, and one will be...
by Tracey Carter | J Apr, 2025 | Charity, Local Business
Looking for a fun way to show off your competitive side and support a great local cause? The Big Duck Race is back on Sunday 12th May and it’s the perfect chance for Spelthorne businesses to go head-to-head (or beak-to-beak!) in a light-hearted river race organised by...
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business
Spelthorne Borough Council is celebrating a major achievement after winning a national award for the Eclipse Leisure Centre at the iESE Public Sector Transformation Awards which celebrate the most innovative projects in local public service. This award recognised the...
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | Spelthorne Borough Council
2025 is a very special year for Spelthorne – the borough turns 50 years old! To celebrate, the Mayor of Spelthorne is inviting the whole community to take part in asponsored 5k Charity Walk along the riverside at Staines to raise money for some...
