Inside Our Cleaning Equipment Innovation Day

Group of people attending a demonstration of cleaning equipment outdoors.

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a Cleaning Equipment Innovation Day at the prestigious The Whiteley, London, in partnership with Wessex Cleaning Equipment and Janitorial Supplies Ltd. The event brought together colleagues and customers from across our contracts for a day dedicated to exploring how innovation is reshaping the cleaning industry. A Showcase…

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CSSA Luncheon 2026 Highlights: Industry, Inspiration, and Impact

Elegant banquet hall with green lighting and chandeliers at a formal event in Essex.

We can hardly believe it has already been a week since the City & Essex team attended the annual Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) luncheon at the iconic Savoy Hotel. It was an excellent afternoon spent reconnecting with industry colleagues, building new relationships, and celebrating the very best of the cleaning and facilities management…

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Interclean 2026: What We Took Away

Interclean 2026 delivered exactly what you would expect: big stands, bold claims, and plenty of cobotics on display. But across 75,000m² of innovation and more than 900 exhibitors, our focus remained simple: what will genuinely add value for our colleagues and customer sites? For us, innovation only matters when it improves the reality of day-to-day…

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Celebrating The People Who Make A Difference Every Day

Today, we pause to celebrate Thank Your Cleaner Day, a national reminder of the vital role cleaning professionals play in keeping workplaces, schools, hospitals, and communities clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. At City & Essex, we’re proud of our team of more than 900 cleaning professionals who, every day, bring passion, pride, and skill…

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United In Mud & Mission

The City & Essex team have laced up once again for the Tough Mudder 5K South London, our third time taking on the challenge! Together, we powered through 14 muddy obstacles, cheered each other on, and shared plenty of laughs (and a few bruises) along the way. But the real victory came after the finish…

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Teaming up for The Childhood Trust

This September, we’re heading back into the mud…but this year, we’re not alone. A brave new group of volunteers, alongside some veterans from across City & Essex, will be joined this year by our fantastic partners – Wessex Cleaning Equipment and Janitorial Supplies Ltd, and Pink Hygiene Ltd, as we prepare to take on the…

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