How do you win that contract, grant or even a business award?
Learning Lunch July 31 12-2pm
Join Jeremy Taylor for a masterclass in presenting your business to either win a contract, get awarded a grant or possibly gain the recognition of a Business Award.
Jeremy is an experienced and successful grant and bid writer and business mentor who will share practical advice and guidance that you can implement straight away. After the session, you will receive a comprehensive checklist to help you build a strategy to achieve success with winning contracts, grants or business awards as well as the opportunity to receive regular tips and hints.
Who should attend: Business, charities, CICs and other organisations looking to develop their ability to win business.
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Local business news
Reigate
Your Finance Team - Finalist in in the Small Firm of the Year category in the Accounting Excellence Awards 2025.
Jes Chandler, Stanton Construction, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours List, for his work in the local community
Redhill
Pizza Express will be opening at 8 Gallery Walk, Redhill on Tuesday 24 July.
Powertutors (UK) has been shortlisted for the Tuition Business of the Year (£1m+) at the National Tutoring Awards 2025, hosted by The Tutors' Association.
Crawley
Congratulations to Entrepreneur Academy 'Dragon' Matt Turner, Creative Pod for being awarded an MBE for his services to business and charity.
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Local business networking events
Wednesday 16 July 12.00-14.30 Gatwick Diamond Business, Networking at Ease. Reigate Manor Book now
Thursday 17 July 17.30-19.30 Redhill Business Guild find out more
Thursday 31 July 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate How do you win that contract, grant or even a business award? Guest Speaker, Jeremy Taylor, The Company Connector. Book now
Monday 8 September 19.00 - 21.30 RH Networking, Reigate Manor find out more
Wednesday 17 September 17.30-19.30 Redhill Business Guild find out more
Thursday 25 September 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate How to successfully apply for finance - Dave Farmer from Lime Finance Solutions - find out more
**NEW**Thursday 20 November 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate What is the Employment Rights Bill and how will it impact my business? With David Seals, Downs Law Book now
Monday 8 December 19.00 - 21.30 RH Networking, Reigate Manor find out more
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Do you work in the hair and beauty, hospitality or fitness industry?
Domestic abuse affects people of all genders and it’s important people know they are not alone and support is available. You may develop a close bond with your clients and observe signs that are worrying or they may disclose to you that they are experiencing domestic abuse.
The Cut It Out campaign is aimed at helping you know what to do and say. You can find out more at https://activatelearningonline.instructure.com/courses/23375 or watch this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVbFZ1LenD4
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Funding to help deliver community infrastructure projects
An opportunity to bid for up to £500,000 in strategic CIL funding for infrastructure projects will open for one month between 30 June and 30 July 2025.
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council uses the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) that we collect from developments to help deliver infrastructure that supports the borough’s development, to help local communities to grow.
This includes allocating the “strategic” portion of the CIL collected to projects through a 5-year infrastructure programme, the “SIP”, Strategic Infrastructure Programme. The Council’s current second SIP, SIP(2) covers the period 2023/24 to 2027/28.
Outside of the SIP, a total of up to £500,000 will be made available in 2025/26 to fund, or to contribute towards infrastructure projects that support the borough’s development.
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Have your say on Local Government Reorganisation
The most significant change to local government in Surrey in over 50 years is on the horizon. In the future, the Government wants areas like Surrey to benefit from new Strategic Authorities, led by an elected Mayor. To do this, Surrey must first reorganise into councils which combine county and district and borough services. These are known as unitary authorities. This means that, by April 2027, the 12 councils in Surrey will be abolished and a much smaller number of new unitary authorities put in place.
The Government is consulting on two options:
- A three unitary council model supported by Reigate & Banstead and eight other district and borough councils in Surrey. Under this option, the new East Surrey council would cover the area currently served by Reigate & Banstead, Tandridge, Mole Valley and Epsom & Ewell councils.
- A two unitary council model supported by Surrey County Council and two district / borough councils. Under this option, the new East Surrey council would cover the area currently served by Elmbridge in addition to Reigate & Banstead, Tandridge, Mole Valley and Epsom & Ewell councils.
Residents, businesses and local organisations can have their say between today until 5 August.
Find out more and have your say
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Industrial Strategy to invest £150m in five transformative programmes
The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy will invest more than £150 million as part of a 10-year plan to significantly increase business investment in 8 growth-driving sectors, making it quicker and easier for businesses to invest, and providing them with the certainty and stability needed for long-term investment decisions.
The strategy delivers a range of tangible benefits to small businesses: increasing access to finance with £4 billion of dedicated British Business Bank support; investing in the workforce of tomorrow through reformed skills provision with increased technology training; accelerating technology adoption through an expanded Made Smarter programme; boosting exports with expanded UK Export Finance capacity to £160 billion; and building more secure supply chains. It will also address key issues from tackling late payments to reforming procurement to make it easier for SMEs to win government contracts. Emma Jones CBE has been appointed as the new Small Business Commissioner to tackle late payment and unfair payment practices.
Read more about the sector plans
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The UK's Trade Strategy - Export Support
The Trade Strategy, with its focus on export, provides a clear path for local businesses to sell their products and services to the world.
UK Export Finance has enhanced its export insurance with a new Small Export Builder option, making export protection more accessible to smaller businesses seeking financial security when trading internationally.
The department is also introducing a ‘Repeat Order Guarantee’ so international buyers can easily keep accessing goods and services from their most trusted UK suppliers of all sizes and in a more streamlined way without the need of repeated applications, reducing red tape for business. This will help businesses to plan ahead and give greater assurance to UK-based supply chains.
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Could you sponsor Redhill's Recycled Fashion Show?
Redhill's Recycled Fashion show is coming to the Belfry Centre and the organisers are looking for a business sponsor to make the show even more amazing.
This feel-good event will:
• Feature an upbeat fashion show celebrating the different communities of Redhill
• Award a prize for the Most Eye-Catching Costume
• Bring people together - with music, colour, joy and creativity expressed through the clothes we wear.
How to take part - anyone aged 13 and over based in Redhill can take part. Entries are welcomed from individuals or groups. All outfits must be made using second-hand, reused, or re-purposed clothing and materials.
If your business would like to be involved please email Kay.Hymas@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
Register your interest
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East Surrey College rated Good by Ofsted and the only provider rated ‘Strong’ in Skills in Surrey
East Surrey College, part of the Orbital South Colleges Group, has announced that following an Ofsted inspection from 24-27 March, the College group has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas, with a ‘Strong’ for contribution to skills.
Notably, the Ofsted report stated that, “Leaders work highly effectively with employers and key stakeholders across Surrey and its surrounding areas to identify their needs. They use this information to design curriculums that fill skills gaps, meet employers’ needs, and reduce barriers to education and employment".
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Join Innovate UK’s Net Zero Directory
Innovate UK Business Connect has launched its Net Zero Supplier Directory – an online directory connecting businesses delivering net zero solutions with public sector organisations across the UK.
The portal helps raise your visibility with local authorities and wider public sector buyers who are actively seeking suppliers to support their climate and sustainability goals. Public sector users can explore the directory by region and sector and request direct introductions to listed businesses through Innovate UK Business Connect, helping to create new connections and unlock future opportunities.
By joining the directory, your business will be better positioned to access public sector procurement opportunities, connect with potential collaborators, and receive tailored support to strengthen your offer to the public sector.
Apply now
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Made Smarter South East - business briefing webinar
SME manufacturers and makers in the South East/ Reigate & Banstead - if you’re looking for support, advice and grants to improve your competitive edge through the adoption of new advanced technologies, this webinar is for you.
The Made Smarter South East team are holding a business briefing webinar to explain more about the support and funding available to manufacturers and makers, that can help you boost your business productivity, efficiency and growth through technology adoption.
When: 16 July, 2.30-1.30pm
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and take your business to the next level.
Find out more
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