Applications to the Additional Restrictions Grant must be submitted by 9am on 1 June.

The grant helps businesses that offer in-person services to re-open safely. It is specifically for businesses that don't meet the criteria for the Restart grant.

Check if you qualify for a grant and apply here

Do you have ideas on how to improve our high streets?

The Council Town Centre Manager will be visiting the high streets and towns engaging with retailers and local businesses.

We want you to “have your say” on how you would like to see the future of our high streets and to get your views on holding events and markets in the Borough.

Please take a moment to complete our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/V8DJJBX

The survey will close on 16th June

If you have any thoughts on this subject please contact: [email protected]

New walking and cycling routes in Runnymede could be created thanks to joint working between Runnymede Borough Council and Surrey County Council.

Can you help identify where new or improved walking and cycling facilities would be most beneficial? Use the interactive walking and cycling suggestions map to highlight local issues that make it difficult to walk or cycle in your area, as well as improvements that you would like to see.

Find out more here

Businesses in Runnymede understand the local area. You know how to do business locally, and what is needed to support economic prosperity.

If you have views on how best to support our economy, then Runnymede Borough Council wants to hear from you.

The Council will shortly be inviting businesses to complete a survey and help support the development of the Borough’s new Economic Development Strategy.

Watch this space for further updates!

Apprenticeships are ideal for helping you recruit new employees and upskill current members of your workforce. They provide a structured, skill-based development programme that ensures apprentices acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours in key job roles.

• 86% of employers said that apprentices helped to develop relevant skills for the organisation, and to fill the skills gaps.

The Apprenticeship Hub is a free, impartial service to help you secure the best apprenticeship solutions to grow your business, develop your workforce and invest in the future talent pipeline.

This year's Men's Health Week focuses on mental health in a Covid world.

Find out about 50 ways to improve your well being.

Such as:

• Getting in touch with someone you haven't spoken to before lockdown,
• Taking a 15 minute walk at lunchtime, and
• Next time you ask someone: “how are you?” Ask it twice “How are you really?”

Are you an SME thinking of growing your business abroad? There are several events to help you to plan, launch and grow your operations in the US and Germany.

Surrey Chambers Event: Free webinar

Entering the German Market: Business Opportunities in North Rhine-Westphalia

? 10 June 2021

⏰ 14 - 15:30 GMT

Em3 Growth Hub: Webinar:

? 16 June 2021

⏰ 11 - 12:30 GMT

AMERICA MADE EASY - How to establish, grow and streamline your US business activity

Em3 Growth Hub: Webinar:

? 17 June 2021

⏰ 10 - 11:15 GMT

What every Importer needs to know before 1st July 2021

• Has your business got a brand?
• How did you develop yours?
• Is marketing a necessary evil?
• Or have you found a way to reach your target market?
• How much should you be spending?
• What mistakes have you learned from?

You can find all the answers to these questions and more at the

Federation for Small Business: Online Support Event

? 17 June 2021

⏰ 9 - 10:30 GMT

Marketing and Branding Event book here

Join us social media, where we will be posting regular updates on our Twitter and Instagram accounts.

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.