Businesses in Runnymede are being helped in the race to net zero with the launch of the Net Zero Business Support Service.

Every business which engages with the EM3 Growth Hub will be offered a free 30 minute one-to-one advice session with EM3’s net zero sector specialist. They will receive information on sustainability and decarbonisation along with signposting to organisations which can carry out carbon audits. The guidance is available to businesses from any sector and is tailored to individual needs.

For more information on how to sign up, contact the EM3 Growth Hub on 0300 456 3565.

Thank you to all who attended the Business Summit on 17 September. We had a great morning of networking and workshops and it was fantastic to see such enthusiasm, along with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and a willingness of partners to work together.

Here are links to the presentation on the Runnymede Economic Assessment and a note of the workshops on:

1. Business networking and support,

2. Improving skills and employment,

3. Growth in the leisure and tourism sectors.

The Runnymede Economic Development Strategy for 2022 to 2026 is currently being developed and the Council will circulate a draft for consultation by the end of the year. Please email [email protected] for further information or with any feedback on the attached note on the workshops.

An interactive and immersive art installation titled LUX is being set up in a retail unit in Addlestonetown centre. Emma-Leone Palmer is one of the country`s most exciting artistic talents and will be creating a new temporary feature in the Addlestone One development. The initiative is part of a wider programme of support being developed by the Council to encourage visitors back into the borough`s town centres.

To book a free ticket for the public viewing follow the link here.

The Government has released a new timetable for introducing full import controls for goods imported from the EU to the UK. This revised timetable aims to give businesses more time to adjust with the controls being introduced across 2022.

Find out more here

This free webinar is designed to help your UK business understand the major market opportunities in Canada, the benefits of expanding to this market and how to overcome barriers when doing business overseas.

? Thursday, 7 October

⏰ 10am - 11.30am

Register here

Some goods might be the result of production in more than one country and it might be difficult to try and determine the correct country of origin.

This half day course takes a detailed look at rules of origin.

? Friday, 8 October

⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm

Register here

Join virtual networking with the FSB in Surrey. Hosted by local member Simon Palmer, and including virtual networking breakout rooms.

? Friday, 8 October

⏰ 11.45am – 1pm

Register here

Are you a business interested in gaining access to the University of Surrey’s academic expertise, cutting-edge research facilities and top-class students?

If the answer is yes, please register to attend the University of Surrey’s free online event.

? Wed, 3 Nov

⏰ 10am – 12.30pm

Register here

Join us on social media, where we will be posting regular updates on our Twitter and Instagram accounts. Our LinkedIn account has now moved to:

Runnymede Borough Council LinkedIn

Using social media has become an important tool for success this year, we've seen some really inventive ideas and ways of engaging with customers.

Come and say hello and follow us! We are happy to share your posts and profiles.