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As this newsletter is being prepared before Christmas, no doubt he will have faced other challenges by the time of our meeting. The Breakfast Forum is being hosted by the runnymede-on-thames, in Egham, on 4 February.
If you would like to book one of the few remaining places, see the invitation panel on the back page.
This is proving to be a very popular meeting, bookings can only be accepted by email, and will be taken in order of receipt. Only those with confirmed places will be able to attend
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www.runnymedebp.org.uk February 2011 Newsletter
What's inside
RBC Breakfast Forum
Free workshops fromHMRC
Words from the Chairman
Business LinkBudget Cuts
Loyalty Card New Offers
'Keep us Moving' for more information and enquiries see inside or contact [email protected] log on to www.yellowbus.info
The last time our local MP spoke at one of our Breakfast Forum meetings was in June 2008, as Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury. We are now delighted to welcome the Rt Hon Philip Hammond Secretary of State for Transport to speak at our February 2011 meeting.
He was appointed in May 2010 and the months since have been very eventful for his department, to say the least! Ash clouds, air and tube strikes, potholes, road salt stocks, blizzards, blankets of snow, the high speed rail line, and electric cars, to name but a few!
The official responsibilities of the Secretary of State for Transport include:
Overall responsibility for transport strategy, including economic growth and climate change.
● Spending review ● Transport security ● High speed rail
Runnymede Chief Executive, Paul Turrell, then gave his presentation ‘Beyond Austerity: The Future for Runnymede’ stating that the Council will make savings of £2.6 million over the course of the 5 year financial forecast. He is aiming to generate more income than at present, share services and consider new forms of service provision.
Four sixth form students from Salesian School were among the 69 delegates, they were asked to give their thoughts after the meeting:
‘The breakfast meeting was a really interesting insight into the council budgets and where their receipts come from and where their payments go. Meeting businesses in the region helped our own young enterprise business ‘Mugnificent’, and we gained some valuable contacts. Even though some of the presentation was slightly confus-ing, we still had a really good time.
Thank you
Lauren, Katrina, Jack and Phil
Financial Forecast and CEO's 'First Year and Future Goals' Forum, Thursday 18th November 2010
It's YOUR Business! - forum review
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Kate Barry, Paul Turrell and Stuart Cawthorne
Counter Terrorism!Help Protect Your Business and CommunityIf you notice any suspicious activity, that could be in any way linked to terrorism – no matter how tenuous don’t just think about reporting it – phone one of the numbers below!
Please help to support this initiative by publicising these numbers at your place of work, sports club and/or community newsletter and web-site.
A DVD, lasting approx 25 minutes, highlighting the importance of vigi-lance and community participation will be shown straight after the 4 February breakfast forum meeting. If you or a colleague would like to view this DVD, even if you are not able to attend the forum meeting, please email: [email protected]’t just think about it – phone one of these numbers:Confidential Anti Terrorist hotline 0800 789 321Surrey Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111Surrey Police 0845 125 2222In an emergency always dial 999For more information on threats to specific businesses www.surrey.police.uk/safety/counter_terrorism.asp
Free short HMRC Business Workshops in Addlestone!Did you know that HMRC run free workshops in Staines and Woking?
These cover topics including: Newly Self Employed, How VAT works, Introduction to International Trade, PAYE returns, employee benefits etc If you would like to find out about the workshops held at the local HMRC offices visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/bst/ or call 0845 603 2691. (No dates are shown, you would just be booked on to the next available workshop)
However, if there is sufficient interest we will arrange some dates for the most popular workshops to be held at the Civic Centre. Some are only two and a half hours long, so we might be able to run two on the same day.
Check the full list on the above website and email: [email protected] if you’d prefer to attend workshops in Addlestone, and specify which topics.
It’s YOUR Business! Thursday 18 November 2010This was the second breakfast forum consultation meeting to be hosted by Runnymede Borough Council, at the Civic Centre in Addlestone. In these difficult times, it was no surprise that the Director of Finance, Stuart Cawthorne, gave a rather gloomy budget forecast for the Borough. The Government at this time had not announced the Grant Settlement for local authorities.
Runnymede has the lowest Council Tax rates in the County and the 6th lowest in England. Whilst the Government is offering a grant in lieu of an increase of Council tax, this will cause special problems when attempting to meet service requirements. Local Councils have to provide certain services, for which costs can rise for rea-sons beyond the Council’s control.
Andrew Mussenden and Students from Salesian
Chairman of the Runnymede Business PartnershipDoes the word ‘sponsorship’ to you mean just pouring money into a black hole?
Well, how about seeing a big yellow bus full of 60 local students on their way to school, which has YOUR company name on it, and knowing that all 60 students recognise their bus by YOUR company logo?
Some of the seven Runnymede Business Partnership buses make two trips every morning and afternoon, as well as day trips all around the South East for local students. The service keeps running through all the bad weather, so the scheme is very popular with parents and students alike.
If you would like to know more about sponsorship please ‘phone 01932 425272, you can also visit www.yellowbus.info for information.
On behalf of the Runnymede Business Partnership, THANK YOU to all our sponsors!
Our most recent sponsors include the following: Bupa Community Connections, Foxhills, Gemini Cars (Egham) Ltd, Great Guns Marketing – Liz Jackson MBE, Jack Marketing Solutions, Kingsley Print & Design, Procter & Gamble Community Matters, Royal Holloway University of London, Runnymede 14-19 Learning Network, Runnymede Borough Council, Strode’s College, Surrey County Council, the runnymede-on-thamesThe Savill Garden, THORPE PARK, Wilkins Kennedy, World Duty Free
Plus all 100+ Loyalty Card participating businesses, and all those who give up their time to work on the three Business Partnership groups.
We couldn’t carry out our initiatives without your support
Happy New YearYours sincerely
Mark AdamsChairman, Runnymede Business Partnership (www.runnymedebp.org.uk)
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The services offered by Business Link in the South East have changed, following the substantial budget reduction earlier this year. You might find the following information useful, more can be found on their website: www.businesslink.co.uk/southeast Whether you are thinking about starting a business, run an existing business that wants to grow, or need advice on how to deal with business issues, challenges or opportunities, Business Link can help.
We provide access to the information, advice and support you need to start a new business or maintain and grow an existing one. Rather than providing all the advice and help ourselves, we put you in touch with a range of expertise from across the private, public and voluntary support sectors.
Business Link in South East England
The Business Link service is co-ordinated nationally, while local delivery is driven by the nine Regional Development Agencies in England.
In the South East of England, with funding provided by the South East of England Development Agency (SEEDA), the Business Link service is delivered by Serco Regional Services Limited.For more information please contact us on0845 600 9 006 or email: [email protected]
Wellbeing Whispers is a health centre for the practice of acupuncture. The centre also offers; Reflexology, Reki, Detox, Diet and Tuina – Traditional Chinese therapeutic massage and Beauty Therapy. Wellbeing Whispers focuses not only on treatment but also on healthy cooking and diet and the living of a healthy and satisfying life. By using your loyalty card you will receive 25% discount on your first treatment of reflexology, acupuncture,massage or a facial on your first visit.
For more information on all treaments and services logon towww.wellbeingwhispers.com or visit
Wellbeing Whispers10 Windsor StreetChertsey KT16 8AS01932 568094
New Loyalty Offer
Wellbeing Whispers, Chertsey
Services to Business, following the Budget Cuts
A Few words from Mark Adams
ADDLESTONE AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
For details of Chamber activities contactCllr Peggy Broadhead
Tel: 01932 844465 e-mail:[email protected]
Address: c /o 2 Coombe Drive, Addlestone, KT15 1DB
EGHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
For details of Chamber activities please contact the Chairman, Mark Adams, on
Tel: 01784 460108, Address: c/o Strode’s College, Egham TW20 9DR.
e-mail [email protected]
CHERTSEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Chamber meets on the second Monday of the month at 6.00pm at: The Crown Hotel, London Street, Chertsey.
Chairman, Douglas Showell, Address: 58 Guildford Street, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9BE,
Tel: 01784 - 460108e-mail [email protected]
www.chertseychamber.com
February ForumTrue Grit!
Date: Friday 4th February 2011Time: 7.45am
Philip HammondSecretary of State for Transport
Questions in advance and pre booking essential.
To reserve your free place at this event please contact Joanna Swatridge
Tel: 01932 425272
Chambers of Commerce
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