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Successfully applying for finance
Learning Lunch September 25 12-2pm
 

Dave Farmer from Lime Finance Solutions will be sharing his top tips for success when applying for business finance:

  • Avoiding being declined finance
  • Understanding your credit report
  • How to apply for grants vs borrowing

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and improve your financial literacy. See you there!

 
Book your space now
 
Local News and Events
 
 
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Local business networking events
 

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Redhill Market offer
A great offer for traders - just £150 for first month
 

Are you looking for a way to test your products or engage with your customers? Redhill Market is offering a fantastic discount to new traders for their first month. Join a great core of local traders including fruit, vegetables, bakery, fish and meat trading. Trade every Thursday, Friday and Saturday for just £150.

 
Register your interest
 
 
 
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Entrepreneur Academy - don't miss out!
Introduction to starting your own business plus chance to win £5k grant
 

Get your business off to a flying start and join this year's Entrepreneur Academy! This fantastic 6-month programme of business support and peer networking will be starting on 18 September and will culminate in a 'Dragons Den' style pitch to win £5k for your business.

 
Sign up here
 
 
 
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Local business news
 

Redhill

Morr & Co has been recognised in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2025, with a ranking for Private Wealth Law acknowledging their expertise and dedication to client service.

Pizza Express has opened in Gallery Walk at The Light.

 

Reigate

Crumbs Brewing has joined forces with the 'Crafty Group' of brands, marking an exciting new chapter giving them access to the wider resources of the Crafty Brewing team.

Your Finance Team has won Accountacy Firm of the Year 2025 at the Business Awards UK Surrey Regionals for the second year running

 

Epsom

Lesh has been named a finalist in the 2025 Great British Entrepreneur Awards (South East). 

 

 

 
 
 
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Reigate & Banstead 2030 Plan is launched
Borough's vision and priorities published
 

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council's new corporate plan - Reigate & Banstead 2030 - sets out its vision and strategic priorities for the coming years.

The plan was crafted with input from residents, local businesses and partner organisations, and describes what is important to the borough, its residents and its economy. It provides a clear statement of our priorities, and will help guide how we deliver services from now on and through local government reorganisation.

 
Read the plan here
 
 
 
Permitted Development Rights
Supporting the high street
 

An Article 4 direction to prevent the automatic conversion of ground floor commercial premises in the borough’s town and local centres into homes has been confirmed. 

 
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Government Launches Plan for SMEs
Backing Your Business
 

The Government has published its plan for small business - Backing Your Business.

Its core aim is to boost SME growth, productivity, and resilience - addressing late payments, improving access to finance, cutting bureaucracy, revitalising high streets, and fostering skills.

 
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Recruitment or skills gaps?
Support to upskill your business
 

Are you a Surrey employer struggling to recruit? Does your team have skills gaps you’d like to fill? Apply for Skills Bootcamps funding to equip your business with the talent and know-how to thrive. Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks for anyone aged 19+ to enter employment, upskill or change career. If you are looking to up-skill your workforce or you are a training provider that could help deliver, SCC would like to hear from you.

 
Find out more
 
 
 
Flexible co-working space with onsite IT support
Business space available - nTrust House, Redhill
 

nTrust are an IT support company who also run a serviced office providing a productive, supportive and fun work environment in Holmethorpe Avenue, Redhill. From July 2025, they have one lockable 350 sq ft office available for £1,300 +VAT per month.  Just 15 minutes' walk from Redhill Station. Includes onsite IT expertise, internet, shared kitchen and meeting space, parking, bike racks and more. To find out more, chat with Russ  03331 506070 or email: r.mckenzie@ntrustsystems.co.uk

 

 
Contact us
 

Our full calendar of business networking events can be viewed on Eventbrite and you can visit our Supporting Local Business web pages for the latest business support and updates.

 

Information about Reigate & Banstead Borough Council services can be found on our website.