Could your business be award winning?

Following the success of the inaugural awards in 2023 we are excited to announce the return of the Runnymede Business Awards in 2024. The 2024 Awards were launched on 28 February at the Foxhills Country Club. Cllr Tom Gracey, leader of the Council said: "Businesses play a huge role in making Runnymede a great place to live and work. Thank you to all the sponsors for their ongoing support and for enabling the awards to return in 2024. Once again, we want to shine a light on the achievements of local Runnymede businesses and recognise their role in supporting and developing our local economy”. It is free, quick and easy to nominate your business or organisation for an award. Businesses will be able to nominate themselves in any of nine categories. You have until 24 April to enter.

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Grants to benefit Chertsey shopfronts

Runnyment Borough Council have launched a new grant scheme for businesses in the main shopping areas in Chertsey, which want help to smarten up their shopfronts. Grants of up to £20,000 will be available for physical improvements. The money can pay for everything from a new shop front to repairs, restoration work and new signage which is more in keeping with the heritage of the area. The Council has chosen to focus these grants on Chertsey’s main shopping area as a mark of its intent for the future improvement of the town, following successful regeneration schemes in Addlestone and Egham town centres.

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Access free business support with Runnymede Business Boost

Our new free business support service, Runnymede Business Boost, is now open for applications. Offering free one-to-one business advice, workshops, grants of up to £5,000, and more, you don't want to miss out.

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Get a grant of up to £10,000 to upgrade your diesel van to electric

Did you know that the A3 is one of the most polluted roads in England? That’s why if you drive a diesel van on the A3 between the A31 to Farnham and the University of Surrey junctions more than three times a week, you could be eligible for a grant of up to £10,000 to upgrade to a fully electric van.

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Runnymede named as the most competitive part of the country outside of London

Runnymede has retained its ranking as one of the most economically competitive parts of the country in the recently published UK Competitiveness Index 2023. The report saw Runnymede rank as the ninth most competitive district out of 362 local authority areas in the country – the highest ranking of any area outside of London.

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Watch our new film showcasing Runnymede as the perfect location for business

From global brands to sole traders, find out what makes Runnymede such a popular location for business. We've created this new promotional video to showcase Runnymede's strength as a destination for businesses and to show off the borough as the ideal location to work, learn, live, and relax.

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