In this issue
Pathway
January Learning Lunch
Opus Group opens new office in Reigate
Business community and social value
Redhill Update
Make sure you have your say on improvements in your local area
Holocaust Memorial Evening
Employment +
What's on
What's on
10 Jan 17.30- 1900 Banstead Business Guild, Cafe Italia, confirm your space

11 Jan 17.30-19.00 Redhill Business Guild,
West Central Redhill, confirm your space 

12 Jan 07.45- 9.30 Surrey Chambers Power Breakfast with Mags Trench, 
Reigate Manor Hotel Find out more 

12 Jan 16.00-19.00 Gatwick Airport connecting Sussex to the world, Hilton London Gatwick Find out more 

18 Jan 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch
  New Year Resolutions, with Margaret Martin and Kaye Crittel Town Hall, Reigate.  Book your space now 

20 Jan Press Release Writing Workshop, Famous Publicity, find out more

25 Jan 09.00-17.00 Redhill Micropreneur Co-Working, Max's Kitchen, Holmethorpe Find out more 

27 Jan 18.00-21.30 Business Rates Seminar, Holiday Inn Gatwick, Povey Cross Road Find out more

15 Feb 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch, Pensions and auto enrolment without the jargon Town Hall, Reigate Find out more 

22 Feb 09.00-17.00 Redhill Micropreneur Co-Working, Max's Kitchen, Holmethorpe Find out more 

15 March 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)

12 April 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch, Marketing Strategy, Nicola McDonald, Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space now

14 June 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Marketing Strategy, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)

12 July 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Cyber Security, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)

13 Sept 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Improve your on-line profile, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)

18 Oct ​ 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Funding Business Growth, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)

15 Nov 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Sport/Fitness/motivation and link to business objectives, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)

13 Dec 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Improving profit margins/business efficiency, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)

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What's on
10 Jan 17.30- 1900 Banstead Business Guild, Cafe Italia, confirm your space

11 Jan 17.30-19.00 Redhill Business Guild,
West Central Redhill, confirm your space 

12 Jan 07.45- 9.30 Surrey Chambers Power Breakfast with Mags Trench, 
Reigate Manor Hotel Find out more 

12 Jan 16.00-19.00 Gatwick Airport connecting Sussex to the world, Hilton London Gatwick Find out more 

18 Jan 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch
  New Year Resolutions, with Margaret Martin and Kaye Crittel Town Hall, Reigate.  Book your space now 

20 Jan Press Release Writing Workshop, Famous Publicity, find out more

25 Jan 09.00-17.00 Redhill Micropreneur Co-Working, Max's Kitchen, Holmethorpe Find out more 

27 Jan 18.00-21.30 Business Rates Seminar, Holiday Inn Gatwick, Povey Cross Road Find out more

15 Feb 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch, Pensions and auto enrolment without the jargon Town Hall, Reigate Find out more 

22 Feb 09.00-17.00 Redhill Micropreneur Co-Working, Max's Kitchen, Holmethorpe Find out more 

15 March 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)

12 April 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch, Marketing Strategy, Nicola McDonald, Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space now

14 June 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Marketing Strategy, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)

12 July 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Cyber Security, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)

13 Sept 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Improve your on-line profile, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)

18 Oct ​ 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Funding Business Growth, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)

15 Nov 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Sport/Fitness/motivation and link to business objectives, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)

13 Dec 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Improving profit margins/business efficiency, Town Hall, Reigate (TBC)


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Events
Pathway
 

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has invested in a ground-breaking health and social care company that provides reassurance to individuals wanting to remain independent in their own homes and to their families. Pathway for Care will help people remain independent, be they hampered by old age or long-term conditions such as multiple sclerosis or a stroke. Pathway offers affordable services, at home or in the community.  What’s different and a potential game-changer is the integration of Pathway’s professional staff team with innovative digital monitoring technologies.  To find out more call 01737 904204 or email hello@pathwayforcare.com



Feature story
January Learning Lunch
New year business resolutions 18 January 12-2pm
 
Learning lunches run each month in partnership with Let's Do Business.  They give local local businesses the chance to come along and hear an informative speaker, then network with other businesses over a light lunch.  
Come along to the January learning lunch where there will be an interactive presentation to get you thinking about setting New Year Resolutions for you and your business, the impact they can have on your business success and how the 2017 Learning Lunch calendar of events will assist you in keeping those resolutions.

Delivered by Margaret Martin, Director Margaret Martin Associates, and Kaye Crittel from Let's do Business Book your space online today.


Other news
Opus Group opens new office in Reigate
 

Business Communications provider Opus Telecoms has recently relocated its head office to London Court, London Road Reigate.

The 9,300 square foot space replaces existing offices in Wimbledon and Sevenoaks, and brings the group’s telecoms, networks, managed print and IT services divisions under one roof.

The newly fitted out open plan office has more than 80 desks, a 30-seat conference room, a demonstration suite, several smaller meeting rooms, and break-out zones. The move was necessary to support the continuing growth of the business as it approaches its 25th anniversary this March.



Business community and social value
 
The benefits of business and charities working together are well established. Our recent workshop identified some great case studies and we are keen to try to establish stronger connections between business and charities locally.

Surrey have a market place which seeks to match charity and community groups requirements with business for mutual benefit.



Redhill Update
Its all go for Redhill
 
Work has been progressing steadily on the Warwick Quadrant redevelopment, the new Sainsburys store opened in August, the old canopy has been replaced and work is progressing on the paving before new planters go in.  The whole scheme which will include a Travel Lodge, gym and car park with approx 875 spaces, is due to be completed this year.

A planning application has also been submitted for the Marketfield Way site. This can be viewed by searching 16/01066/F on the Planning application search and will be discussed at a future planning committee.

A revised planning application has been received for the former Liquid and Envy site requesting planning permission for 133 apartments and associated parking. You can search reference 16/02680/F on the Planning application search for more information. This will be discussed at a future planning committee.


Make sure you have your say on improvements in your local area
 

Residents and businesses are being urged to share their views on how money raised from new development should be spent to improve facilities and services in their neighbourhood.

In April 2016, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council introduced the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), a new charge which developers of new homes and supermarkets are required to pay to help fund infrastructure and services.


Most of the money generated through the levy will be used to fund large projects – like schools, healthcare and transport. However, 15% of the money collected, known as the Local Improvement Fund will be made available to spend on smaller local projects in the neighbourhoods where development has been built.

Click on the heading for more information.


Residents and businesses are being urged to share their views on how money raised from new development should be spent to improve facilities and services in their neighbourhood.
In April 2016, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council introduced the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), a new charge which developers of new homes and supermarkets are required to pay to help fund infrastructure and services.

Most of the money generated through the levy will be used to fund large projects – like schools, healthcare and transport. However, 15% of the money collected, known as the Local Improvement Fund will be made available to spend on smaller local projects in the neighbourhoods where development has been built.

Known as the Local Improvements Fund, it can be spent on a wide range of projects to improve neighbourhoods in the borough, from improving a nearby community hall or providing new playground equipment at a local green space, to upgrading walking and cycling routes to local shops and schools.

Cllr Victor Broad, Council Leader, said: “It is important that our local infrastructure keeps pace with increasing demand, whether that’s meeting the demand for school places, keeping our roads moving or improving our parks and open spaces.

“Money raised through the new levy will help us and our partners to meet some of these big infrastructure challenges and ensure that our growing communities are supported by the services and facilities they need.

“Our new Local Improvements Fund will give communities a fantastic opportunity to shape how some of the money we collect is spent to improve and enhance the facilities and services in their neighbourhood, making sure that we all feel the benefits that new development can bring.

“I would encourage residents, local businesses and community groups to get involved in our consultation. Whether you have an idea for a specific project that needs funding or just want to tell us which services and facilities should be enhanced in your area, we want to hear your views.”

How to get involved

You can get involved by completing a short online survey on the Community Infrastructure Levy page of the Council’s website www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/LocalFund. For those without access to the internet, hard copies of the survey will be available at local libraries or by calling 01737 276178. The deadline for responses is 5pm on Monday 6 February 2017.

Holocaust Memorial Evening


Employment +
From Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead
 
Have an employment problem but can't afford an expensive solicitor? If you have an employment issue that you would like to discuss, you may want to find out more about this new fixed price service from Citizens Advice in Reigate & Banstead.  Click on the heading to find out more details of the service and profiles of individuals or email them.

If you have an employment issue that you would like to discuss, you may want to find out more about this new fixed price service from Citizens Advice in Reigate & Banstead.  To find out more email them.

Bettina Brueggemann – Employment +

As a former partner and managing partner of a large law firm based in the south east, Bettina specialised for over 30 years in litigation with particular emphasis on employment and commercial disputes. She set up her own management consulting company 3 years ago and was appointed as chair of Citizens Advice Reigate and Banstead at the same time. Her years as a practicing solicitor identified that many people (whether individual or corporate) are unable to seek professional employment advice because of prohibitive solicitor fees. Employment + was therefore set up to bridge this gap and help individuals and SMEs with their employment issues at an affordable cost and on the basis that they would benefit from a successful outcome. Clients will benefit from Bettina's extensive employment knowledge as supervisor of  the new department. She is supported by Brian, also a highly experienced employment specialist.

Brian Fissenden – Employment +

With over 20 years employment experience advising claimants and SMEs Brian has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience much valued by those he has helped over the years. Having headed up the employment team for the Kent Bureaux he is well placed to head the Employment Plus team at Reigate and Banstead  where he will continue to secure successful representation for his clients on any of their employment issues. 

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