The council wants to hear your views on the authority’s plans for the next four years. Paul Turrell CEO at Runnymede Borough Council will be setting out the Council`s plans for community engagement, economic development, supporting the climate and health and wellbeing. Amanda Fahey, Assistant CEO, will set out the council's budget for 2022/23. Find out more and have your say.

Meet other local businesses, expand your network and find out about plans for the new Runnymede Business Awards and other events for businesses in the year ahead.

Thursday, 17 February

⏰ 8am – 9:30am

The UK Corporate Games is part of the world`s largest multisport festival for organisations, businesses, corporations and institutions. The 2022 games will be hosted here in Runnymede at the Royal Holloway, University of London.

Why not enter the games? It `s one of the best investments for employee health and wellbeing your business will make. You can be part of it regardless of your age, sporting ability or level of physical fitness.

Is your business in the hospitality and leisure sector? Have you been impacted by the Covid 19 restrictions? If the answer is yes, you might be eligible for financial support.

Details of the Omicron grants and applications can be found via the link below. Please read the eligibility criteria carefully before completing your application.

The deadline for applications has been extended and will close to applications at 4:30pm on 18 March 2022.

This month, supermarket Budgens returns to the centre of Egham, Surrey, marking another major milestone at the Council’s £90m Magna Square development. The store will open its doors to shoppers on Friday 11 February 2022, with the opening creating several new jobs in the local area. To find out more visit: www.magnasquare.co.uk

The CREST Business Awards celebrate the commitment of businesses in Surrey to sustainability and responsibility for the environment.

The awards are a way to recognise innovation and progress, celebrating the achievements of not-for-profit, small, medium and large businesses across a wide range of categories. There are awards for Going Circular, Transforming Food, Energy Efficiency and Smarter Transport.

The deadline for entries is 25th March 2022

Find out more and apply here

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. Chat to an expert about employing an apprentice.

Join online here

Wednesday 9 February

⏰ 10am – 4pm

The Networking Lunch is the perfect opportunity to meet new clients in the area. You can enjoy some informal networking over a light lunch with fellow members, clients and future customers.

Friday , 11 February

⏰ 12pm - 2pm

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.