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Michele Stanford, Winner of the Andy Bennett Mentor Award 2026
We’re delighted to recognise Michele Stanford, Site Manager at NEWS UK, as the recipient of this year’s Andy Bennett Mentor Award. This award holds special meaning across City & Essex. It is named in memory of Andy Bennett, whose legacy continues to shape our business through the values he championed: dedication, integrity, and a genuine…
Read MoreWelcoming Luke Johnson, Our New Head of HSEQ
We’re delighted to announce that Luke Johnson has joined City & Essex as our new Head of HSEQ. Luke brings with him a wealth of industry experience and has already made a strong impression. Since joining, he has been out on site, meeting our teams and getting a real feel for the business. His seamless…
Read MoreAchieving The Uhub Ambassador Engaged Status For A Second Year Running
We’re delighted to share that City & Essex has once again been awarded UhUb Ambassador Engaged Business status for 2025, for the second year in a row. This award recognises organisations that achieve and sustain exceptional levels of training engagement through UhUb, in our case, maintaining at least 90% of colleagues fully trained and engaged…
Read More2025 Living Wage Rate Changes
The Living Wage Foundation has announced new Real Living Wage rates of £13.45 across the UK and £14.80 in London, an increase designed to keep pay aligned with the cost of living. Employers have six months to implement these new rates, with a deadline of 1 May 2026. At City & Essex, we’re proud to…
Read MoreCelebrating 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…
Read MoreUnited 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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