Category: Events and awards

Events roundup – April 2026

Published 9 April 2026

Events and awards

April brings a strong mix of fully funded Business Surrey events alongside high‑quality partner sessions designed to support Surrey businesses at every stage of growth. Together with trusted regional and national partners, we’re delivering practical, expert‑led events that focus on the skills, insight and connections businesses need right now.

From marketing and sales planning to funding, scale‑up support, networking and cybersecurity, these bite‑sized sessions and in‑person events offer relevant, actionable learning and valuable opportunities to connect with the wider business community. Many sessions are free to attend and designed to fit around busy schedules, helping Surrey businesses plan with confidence, reach customers more effectively and build resilience for the future.

ScaleUp Britain Surrey

16 April 2026 | 12:00pm – 5.00pm | In person

The ScaleUp Institute with the London Stock Exchange, the University of Surrey and our key partners, are hosting a ScaleUp Britain event.

This will be open to all scaling businesses as well as ecosystem players supporting these businesses.

The event will delve into the funding landscape and options to raise capital in 2026 and beyond; providing insights on new initiatives to tap into private capital and access a broader and deeper investor pool, including institutional capital in an easier, simpler way whilst remaining private, while one’s company grows.

It will be a great opportunity to hear about the various funding and scaleup support initiatives in train, as well as offer excellent opportunities to network with peers.

Find out more about the day here.

16 April 2026 | 12:00pm – 5.00pm | In person

Source in Surrey Roadshow – Epsom

23 April 2026 | 8:300pm – 10.00pm | In person

Join the Surrey Chambers for the Source in Surrey roadshow in Epsom – a new series of free, local events designed to help businesses grow.

Hosted at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom, this morning session will introduce our new AI-powered business matchmaking tool, share practical insights from our guest speaker, and create valuable opportunities to connect with other local businesses.

Find out more about how to register for the event here.

23 April 2026 | 8:300pm – 10.00pm | In person

Source in Surrey Roadshow- Elmbridge

28 April 2026 | 8:300pm – 10.00pm | In person

Join the Surrey Chambers for the Source in Surrey roadshow in Elmbridge – a new series of free, local events designed to help businesses grow.

Hosted at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, this morning session will introduce our new AI-powered business matchmaking tool, share practical insights from our guest speaker, and create valuable opportunities to connect with other local businesses.

Find out more about how to register for the event here.

28 April 2026 | 8:300pm – 10.00pm | In person

Marketing Lab Series: Marketing schedule – plan with purpose

30 April 2026 | 1:00pm – 1.30pm | online | fully-funded

Join Business Surrey experts setting the foundation for effective marketing with a clear, structured schedule. In this session, we’ll help you map out your activity, align your efforts with business goals, and create a realistic plan you can stick to.

What you’ll cover:

  • Turning goals into actionable marketing activity
  • Planning campaigns across the year
  • Building a schedule that works for your time and resources
  • Staying consistent without feeling overwhelmed

Register here to secure your place!

30 April 2026 | 1:00pm – 1:30 pm | online | fully funded

Marketing Lab Series: Content & communications plan – connect with impact

19 May 2026 | 11:30pm – 12:00 pm | online | fully funded

Bring your marketing to life with content that resonates with our Business Surrey experts. This session focuses on creating a strong content and communications plan that helps you engage your audience and deliver the right message at the right time.

What you’ll cover:

  • Defining your key messages and tone of voice
  • Choosing the right content for your audience
  • Planning and organising your content effectively
  • Creating consistent, engaging communications across channels

Register here to secure your place!

19 May 2026 | 11:30pm – 12:00 pm | online | fully funded

Security awareness training for small businesses

Various dates and times | online | fully funded

Cyber Resilience Centre – Additional places available for fully funded staff security awareness training

Ensure your staff are fully aware of current and emerging cyber threats

Based on the National Cyber Security Centre’s guidance, security awareness training for small businesses provides employees with a basic yet effective understanding of their cyber environment and the confidence to recognise and report potential security issues.

Employees are the first layer of cyber defence in any business, so it’s essential to ensure they can spot common cyber security issues or risks. The training is aimed at those with little or no technical knowledge and delivered in small, succinct modules supported by real-world examples relevant to the business’s context.

The National Cyber Security Centre has issued an alert advising businesses take action so please select which date suits you and your team and reserve your place.

Various dates and times | online | fully funded

Submit your own event

Don’t forget, our events directory is a great way to promote your own business events to a wider audience. If your organisation is hosting or sponsoring a business event in Surrey, you can submit it for inclusion in the directory by completing this simple form.

Free support for Surrey SMEs

All events are fully funded for Surrey businesses and delivered by Business Surrey, a Surrey County Council service offering expert advice to help Surrey businesses thrive. More fully funded sessions coming soon – check our events page for details, and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date event for you here

Our experts are on hand to provide tailored advice to help your SME grow and succeed. Get in touch with a member of the team via our business support form.

And make sure you always hear about upcoming events by registering for our regular e-newsletter.

Events roundup – March 2026

Published 13 March 2026

Events and awards

Surrey businesses, exciting news! Our fully funded programme of expert‑led events is underway – covering leadership, product safety, start‑up success and a dedicated sales workshop. All free to attend!

Ask the expert sessions – simplifying product safety

17 March 2026, 10:00am – 11.00pm 

23 March 2026, 11:00am – 12.00pm 

Are you a small business, charity or work alone?  Do you have a product safety question you need answered?

Join one of our ‘Ask the Experts’ sessions and our product safety experts will help unravel what can be complex information and provide you with the answers to your product safety questions.

Whether you are a manufacturer, designer, retailer or distributor, our Product Safety experts will help you ensure you’re business is doing it right.

17 March | 10:00am – 11:00pm | online | fully funded

Register early to secure your place.

23 March | 11:00am – 12:00pm | online | fully funded

Register here to secure your place.

Leadership & delegation #4 of 5: Communication, influence and feedback

18 March 2026, 2:00pm – 3.30pm 

Join Business Surrey for the fourth of five sessions in our Leadership & Delegation series.

In just 90 minutes, you’ll gain practical, actionable tools you can start using the same afternoon. The session is hands‑on, with real examples and simple frameworks owners and managers can implement immediately.

In small organisations, every conversation matters. Leaders often believe they are being clear, while teams (as well as customers and stakeholders) may experience confusion or mixed signals.

This webinar focuses on practical, human communication skills. Participants will explore how influence is built through clarity, calmness and follow-through, and how effective feedback protects standards while strengthening relationships.

The result is better conversations, greater influence, fewer misunderstandings, improved performance, and leadership that feels credible and steady under pressure.

18 March | 2:00pm – 3:30 pm | online | fully funded

Book early as spaces are limited.

Accelerate your growth & win more customers

19 March 2026, 8.30am – 12.30 noon 

Join us for a dynamic and practical fully funded workshop designed to help small and medium-sized businesses unlock sustainable growth and attract more customers. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your sales strategy or build stronger customer relationships, this session will give you the tools to succeed. ​

Interested in joining us for this packed day of useful tips and advice?

19 March 2026 | 08:30 am – 12:30 pm | Double Tree by Hilton, Woking | fully funded

Learn how to level up this February and register early to secure your place!

With over 25 years of experience supporting more than 400 scale-up businesses in Surrey and advising FTSE 100 companies, Roya Croudace, Commercial Director, Founder, and Non-Executive Director brings a wealth of knowledge in accelerating growth for SMEs. Her workshops are known for delivering practical, results-driven strategies that help businesses boost revenue, attract and retain customers, and build long-term success.

Start-Up Overview

26 March | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | online | fully funded

Kickstart your self-employment journey with our interactive Start-Up Overview workshop.

In just one hour, you’ll gain valuable insights into the realities of working for yourself, assess your

personal and business readiness, and leave empowered to decide if self-employment is right for you. This virtual session is offered regularly, join us and take the first step toward your business future!

26 March 2026 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | online | fully funded

For more information and to sign up here

Leadership & delegation #5 of 5: Commercial decision making

26 March | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | online | fully funded

Join Business Surrey for the final session in our Leadership & Delegation series.

In just 90 minutes, this session gives you practical tools you can put to work the same day. It’s hands‑on, using simple frameworks and real examples owners and managers can apply immediately.

The final webinar brings the whole series together by tackling one of the biggest leadership challenges: knowing what to focus on. With opportunities, problems and priorities all competing for attention, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. When everything feels urgent, nothing truly moves forward.

This session introduces clear, practical methods – like Forcefield Analysis, the Eisenhower Matrix, Scenario Thinking and other decision‑making tools – to help leaders cut through noise, prioritise with confidence and direct effort where it matters most.

The result? Better use of time and resources, stronger commercial discipline, clearer execution, and a calmer, more predictable route to growth.

26 March | 11:00am – 12:30 pm | online | fully funded

Book early as spaces are limited.

Submit your own event

Don’t forget, our events directory is a great way to promote your own business events to a wider audience. If your organisation is hosting or sponsoring a business event in Surrey, you can submit it for inclusion in the directory by completing this simple form.

Free support for Surrey SMEs

All events are fully funded for Surrey businesses and delivered by Business Surrey, a Surrey County Council service offering expert advice to help Surrey businesses thrive. More fully funded sessions coming soon – check our events page for details, and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date event for you here

Our experts are on hand to provide tailored advice to help your SME grow and succeed. Get in touch with a member of the team via our business support form.

And make sure you always hear about upcoming events by registering for our regular e-newsletter.

Events roundup – February 2026

Published 6 February 2026

Events and awards

Surrey businesses, exciting things are coming! Our fully funded programme of high‑impact events is now underway. Dive into expert-led sessions on marketing or start‑up success and a dedicated sales half‑day workshop – all free to attend, with no cost to you.

Start-up overview

Kickstart your self-employment journey with our interactive Start-up overview workshop.
In just one hour, you’ll gain valuable insights into the realities of working for yourself, assess your personal and business readiness, and leave empowered to decide if self-employment is right for you.

20 February | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | online | fully funded

Your Start-up journey begins here

The Marketing Lab series

Build, automate & accelerate

Boost your marketing skills with the last in the series of three fully funded online workshops. Together they form a series, if you have missed out on attending our previous sessions, join us for the final session and hear about how to expand your reach and engagement by using smart digital strategies. If you can’t make it, then why not visit our resources page to access our our expert marketing toolkit to help you develop a bespoke plan to achieve your business goals

5 March 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | online | fully funded

Discover CRM tools, workflow design, and automation for sustainable growth.

There’s no limit on the number of attendees, just be sure to register early!

Hear from Dan Chidley, our trusted coach helping people, organisations, communities and good causes through coaching, mentoring, personal and professional development. Accredited Member of the Association for Coaching. Director level marketing and communications professional with 20 years’ experience: in-house, agency and consultancy. Chartered Marketer and Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Accelerate your growth & win more customers

19 March 2026, 8.30am – 12.30 noon 

Join us for a dynamic and practical fully funded workshop designed to help small and medium-sized businesses unlock sustainable growth and attract more customers. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your sales strategy or build stronger customer relationships, this session will give you the tools to succeed. ​

Interested in joining us for this packed day of useful tips and advice?

19 March 2026 | 08:30 am – 12:30 pm | Double Tree by Hilton, Woking | fully funded

Learn how to level up this February and register early to secure your place!

With over 25 years of experience supporting more than 400 scale-up businesses in Surrey and advising FTSE 100 companies, Roya Croudace, Commercial Director, Founder, and Non-Executive Director brings a wealth of knowledge in accelerating growth for SMEs. Her workshops are known for delivering practical, results-driven strategies that help businesses boost revenue, attract and retain customers, and build long-term success.

Submit your own event

Don’t forget, our events directory is a great way to promote your own business events to a wider audience. If your organisation is hosting or sponsoring a business event in Surrey, you can submit it for inclusion in the directory by completing this simple form.

Free support for Surrey SMEs

All events are fully funded for Surrey businesses and delivered by Business Surrey, a Surrey County Council service offering expert advice to help Surrey businesses thrive. More fully funded sessions coming soon – check our events page for details, and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date event for you here

Our experts are on hand to provide tailored advice to help your SME grow and succeed. Get in touch with a member of the team via our business support form.

And make sure you always hear about upcoming events by registering for our regular e-newsletter.

Source in Surrey to forge closer connections to boost county economy

Published 29 January 2026

Advice and support, Business news, Events and awards, Innovation

Source in Surrey is an innovative initiative to help Surrey businesses benefit more from spending in the region’s £50 billion economy. It’s been developed by Surrey Chambers of Commerce after it secured a grant from Surrey County Council’s Economic Growth Fund.

The six-figure initiative is designed to strengthen the regional economy by connecting small and medium-sized businesses with larger organisations for major contract opportunities.

It kicks off next month, with the first of 10 roadshow events taking place in Woking on February 11.

The programme will also include sales masterclasses. Plus there’s the creation of an AI-powered platform, streamlining connections between buyers and suppliers.

Source in Surrey and the Economic Growth Fund

Source in Surrey is one of several projects funded via the council’s Economic Growth Fund. This pools public and private funds, including government Shared Prosperity Funding, into a single pot.

Since launching in April, more than £3 million has been invested via the council in local businesses and organisations to support business growth, innovation and employment opportunities.

Matt Furniss, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, said: “Source in Surrey will tackle a real challenge – helping our smaller businesses access the kind of major contracts that can transform their growth trajectory.

“By connecting SMEs with larger organisations and equipping them with the skills to compete, we’re not just creating jobs and boosting our economy, we’re building a more resilient and collaborative business community across the county.

“We’re pleased to have been able to support the initiative via the Economic Growth Fund and I look forward to seeing our people, places and businesses benefit from closer connections in the future.”

About Source in Surrey

Source in Surrey will look to bridge the gap by focusing on four key areas:

  • enhancing selling capabilities
  • improving procurement access
  • building customer databases
  • forging closer connections, starting with a county-wide roadshow programme.

Each roadshow session includes a keynote session from a business leader. Attendees will also be introduced to the AI platform for businesses to find and procure suitable contracts.

The roadshows, which are free to attend, take place at:

  • Dukes Court, Woking (February 11)
  • Tandridge Golf Course, Oxted (February 24)
  • Hartsfield Manor, Betchworth (February 26)
  • Login Lounge, Camberly (March 3)
  • The Thames Club, Staines (March 11)
  • Farnham Maltings (March 17)
  • Reigate Manor, Reigate (March 24)
  • Guildford Pavilion (April 14)
  • Epsom Racecourse (April 23)
  • Brooklands Museum (April 28)

The initiative also includes expert-led sales training courses delivered by Anita Saini of HX Solutions. These start on 10 February at Login Lounge, Camberley, and 10 March at Dukes Court, Woking.

These practical courses aim to equip smaller businesses with the confidence and skills to compete for and win significant contracts.

Louise Punter of Surrey Chambers said: “The Surrey economy is large but much of the spend of the larger organisations is made outside of Surrey. So we want to encourage larger businesses and organisations to ‘buy local’ and make it easier for smaller businesses to win contracts.

“By bringing these different parts of the business eco-system together we will also facilitate other ways of supporting the smaller businesses through training opportunities and economies of scale.”

Businesses can find out more on the events page of the Surrey Chambers website . Or email the team at sourceinsurrey@surrey-chambers.co.uk.

Need additional help and support? Get in touch with our team of experts via the Business Surrey business support form.

Three people stand smiling in front of promotional banners for Source in Surrey and Business Surrey

Unlock new opportunities: Join our fully funded business events

Published 16 January 2026

Events and awards

Surrey businesses, get ready! We’re rolling out a series of high‑impact, fully funded events to help you innovate and grow. Dive into expert-led sessions on marketing and start‑up success and more – all free to attend, with no cost to you.

Start-up overview

Kickstart your self-employment journey with our interactive Start-Up Overview workshop.
In just one hour, you’ll gain valuable insights into the realities of working for yourself, assess your personal and business readiness, and leave empowered to decide if self-employment is right for you.

23 January | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | online | fully funded

Your Start-up journey begins here

20 February | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | online | fully funded

Your Start-up journey begins here

The Marketing Lab series

Boost your marketing skills with our series of fully funded online workshops. Together they form a series, but there’s no obligation to attend all three; just choose the subjects that are most relevant to your own business. Or come along to all three and really reap the benefits!

1. Communicate with confidence

22 January 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | online

Learn how to define and express your brand with clarity and impact.

There’s no limit to the number of attendees, just be sure to register early!

2. Build your digital growth engine

12 February 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | online

Explore smart digital strategies to expand reach and engagement.

There’s no limit on the number of attendees, just be sure to register early!

3. Build, automate & accelerate

5 March 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | online

Discover CRM tools, workflow design, and automation for sustainable growth.

There’s no limit on the number of attendees, just be sure to register early!

Hear from Dan Chidley, our trusted coach helping people, organisations, communities and good causes through coaching, mentoring, personal and professional development. Accredited Member of the Association for Coaching. Director level marketing and communications professional with 20 years’ experience: in-house, agency and consultancy. Chartered Marketer and Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

More fully funded sessions coming soon – check our events page for details, and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date.

All events are fully funded for Surrey businesses and delivered by Business Surrey, a Surrey County Council service offering expert advice to help Surrey businesses thrive. Find the right event for you here
Need tailored support? Contact us via the Business Support form
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Surrey Business Awards 2025 – celebrating the best businesses in the county

Published 19 November 2025

Events and awards

Business Surrey was proud to be a sponsor at the Surrey Business Awards 2025. The awards culminated in a glittering event last week (12 November) at Guildford’s G Live to celebrate the successes of businesses across Surrey.

Each year, this highly anticipated event celebrates the incredible achievements and contributions of businesses and individuals across Surrey. The calibre of entries is consistently outstanding, with exceptionally high quality submissions, making it a hard task for the judges who consider each category.

For the 2025 awards Business Surrey’s Enterprise Mentor, Renée Canter was delighted to judge the Best New Business category. Renée was inspired by the professionalism and creativity shown by the founders and teams of a hugely varied group of organisations all doing great things across Surrey. 

We’d like to congratulate all the finalists in the awards, and particularly in this category: Horizon Leisure Trust, Surrey Hills Motor Company, Innovationin, KPN Accounting Ltd, and Lamplight Media. Special congratulations go to Kingsley Earl of Kings Kleans who won the award for Best new Business 2025, presented by Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport, Economy and Growth.

For a full list of finalists and winners see the Surrey Business Awards website. Why not enter next year for the chance to showcase your business and join the ranks of Surrey’s most successful and innovative companies.

Looking for further advice?

Business Surrey is a Surrey County Council service providing expert support and advice to all businesses in Surrey. Our aim is to help you start, grow and thrive.

You can get in touch with our business advisors at any point. Our experts offer thousands of pounds-worth of free bespoke support to eligible businesses.

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Mastering marketing and communications – webinar

Published 11 August 2025

Advice and support, Events and awards

Join us for this free online session, hosted by Business Surrey where we’ll explore the ins and outs of marketing and communications. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field.

Ready to dive into the world of marketing?

Workshop highlights

  • Develop a comprehensive marketing plan tailored to your business
  • How defining your target audience will help you focus your marketing activities
  • Explore the exciting possibilities of digital marketing to make the most of your time and resources including using AI tools effectively.

Event details

  • Date: 18 September
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Location: Online
  • Cost: Free (Pre-registration required)

Meet your expert

The workshop will be led by Daniel Chidley, our Marketing Advisor. Daniel is an experienced business coach, mentor and director level communications, PR & marketing consultant with 20 years of experience in business. As a Chartered Marketer with the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Daniel has experience in-house, agency and consultancy with experience across a range of industries.

In recent years, Daniel has worked with hundreds of SMEs and high growth businesses as a business coach and is accredited with the Association for Coaching. With a coaching approach, Daniel is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and business owners in adopting new strategies and techniques to improve their marketing, with a particular focus on early-stage businesses, start-ups, scale up businesses and social enterprises

Why attend?

  • Actionable Strategies: learn why a strategy and plan are crucial foundations on which to build your marketing activities and how to focus your efforts to help your business grow.
  • Expert Guidance: Benefit from Daniel’s extensive experience and tailored advice.
  • This webinar is perfect for SME owners and entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. There is no entry fee, and you can invite as many team members as you like. Be sure to register today to secure your spot!

Looking for a different type of business support?

We want you to grow and succeed – and have a range of ways you can access support for your company.

  • Our team of experts can provide independent and impartial advice on exploring opportunities and how to tackle various challenges. Contact the team for free via our Business Support Form.
  • Sign up to our newsletter for regular updates on news, events and support for Surrey businesses.
  • Browse our directory of business support in Surrey. The directory includes more than 120 local, regional and national schemes and initiatives, which can search through quickly and easily.
  • Find out more about what we do and how to access one of our many business-friendly services by completing our Contact Us form.
Webinar - mastering marketing and communications

Meet the Regulator webinar

Published 8 August 2025

Advice and support, Events and awards

Join us for this free online session, hosted by Business Surrey in partnership with Surrey Trading Standards. It is designed to help local businesses understand their legal responsibilities, avoid common compliance pitfalls, and access expert support.

Led by Phil LeShirley, Trading Standards Specialist, the session will cover key areas such as product safety, consumer rights, and how to engage with regulators early to protect your business and build customer trust.

Workshop highlights

  • What Trading Standards does (and doesn’t do)
  • Product safety, food standards, and fair trading
  • Consumer rights and refund rules
  • The EASY 123 scheme for early-stage businesses
  • How to engage with regulators before problems arise

Event details

  • Date: 28 August
  • Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Location: Online
  • Cost: Free (Pre-registration required)

Meet your expert 

The workshop will be led by Phil LeShirley a Senior Trading Standards Specialist with over 24 years’ experience in the field.  He is responsible for business partnerships at Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards, and has had great success at building relationships with corporate clients and trade bodies 

He has significant expertise in general product safety and also delivers delivers a wide range of training courses to businesses. 

Phil and the team at Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards are seen as exemplars in their field and are multi award winning. 

Why attend? 

  • Actionable Strategies: learn why getting consumer right will help your business grow. 
  • Expert Guidance: Benefit from Phil’s extensive experience and tailored advice. 
  • This webinar is perfect for SME owners and entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. There is no entry fee, and you can invite as many team members as you like. Be sure to register today to secure your spot! 

Looking for free business support?

Business Surrey is a Surrey County Council service providing free and accessible support for all businesses in Surrey.

We want you to grow and succeed – and have a range of ways you can access support for your company.

  • Ready to take your business to the next level? Need new or upgraded skills to adapt to new ways of working? Or do you just require advice on how to access funding and grants? Our team of experts can provide independent and impartial advice on exploring opportunities and how to tackle various challenges. Contact the team for free via our Business Support Form.
  • Sign up to our newsletter for regular updates on news, events and support for Surrey businesses.
  • Browse our directory of business support in Surrey. The directory includes more than 120 local, regional and national schemes and initiatives, which can search through quickly and easily.
  • Find out more about what we do and how to access one of our many business-friendly services by completing our Contact Us form.
Meet the regulator - trading standards webinar

Local Government Reorganisation business webinar – sign up today

Published 3 July 2025

Business news, Events and awards

The way public services are delivered in Surrey is changing – and it could have a big impact on how you do business. Discover more at our Local Government Reorganisation business webinar.

Government wants to transfer more powers and funding from Whitehall to local areas, creating elected mayors in regions where they don’t currently have them – like Surrey – to drive economic growth.

For this to happen, some areas need to reorganise and streamline local government first, creating single unitary councils rather than the current two tiers of county and districts.

Our Local Government Reorganisation business webinar will feature leaders from Surrey County Council. They will explain what these changes will mean for Surrey and its economy.

Discover what impact it could have on your business. And how it could transform the way that major issues like housing, transport and planning are delivered across the region. 

The event will run via Microsoft Teams from 11.30am to 12.30pm on July 23. Register here.

Submit your questions for our Local Government Reorganisation business webinar

Government asked Surrey leaders to draw up proposals earlier this year as part of its wider devolution agenda. Final plans called Shaping Surrey’s Future were submitted in April and a government consultation on options is now live.

Surrey County Council, Elmbridge Borough Council and Mole Valley District Council are recommending Surrey is arranged into two new unitary councils, East Surrey and West Surrey. 

Discover what this could mean for you at our Local Government Reorganisation business webinar

Attendees are encouraged to pre-submit questions in advance either via the registration form or email to: economy.growth@surreycc.gov.uk. 

You’ll also be able to ask questions during the session via the Q&A function.   

Those questions not covered during the evening will be added to Surrey County Council’s online ‘frequently asked questions’ page.

Do take a look at the Council’s local government reorganisation web pages, where our final plan is also available.

Additional information

After registering via the Microsoft Teams event page you will be sent a notification with a Teams link.

To attend the event, either join directly via the Microsoft Teams app, or via your web browser using Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Safari or Google Chrome.

This session will be automatically recorded and sent via email to registered event attendees within a week following the event. We will also send all attendees a recording of the webinar along with a post-event survey.

The only visible people during the session will be the speakers. The names of event attendees may be visible as part of the recording.

For further information on how we use your data please see the Business Surrey Privacy Policy.

Graphic showing a map of Surrey split in two under a Local Government Reorganisation plan

Supercharge your innovation journey with Innovate Local: South East

Published 17 June 2025

Events and awards, Innovation

Do you want to grow or improve your business but aren’t sure how to get started or where to turn? Then Innovate Local: South East could be the answer you’re looking for.

On 15 July, at Royal Holloway, Innovate UK will explore the power of innovation and how it can:  

  • Drive business growth: learn how innovation can lead to increased profitability, market share, and customer loyalty.
  • Boost competitiveness: discover how staying ahead of industry trends and embracing innovation can give your business a competitive edge.
  • Foster resilience: in today’s ever-changing business landscape, innovation is a key driver of adaptability and long-term success.

The day will also include dedicated sessions exploring opportunities, challenges, and innovation pathways within the defence and cyber security, AI, and creative industries—providing tailored insights and sector-specific support. There will be representatives from both Business Surrey and Made Smarter South East in attendance on the day, ready to share more information on how you can access funding and guidance to support your own innovation journey.

Who Should Attend?

Any business based in the South East from any sector / industry. Whether you’re a small start-up or an established enterprise, this event is designed to help you understand the power of innovation and its practical applications. It is the perfect opportunity for all South East businesses to connect with industry leaders, access funding, and fuel your innovation journey.

Why Attend?

  • Connect with innovation experts, funders and potential collaborators from your region.
  • Discover the opportunities and incentives for ambitious innovators and businesses in the South East.
  • Network with like-minded professionals from the South East’s thriving business community.
  • Take your next practical step towards transforming your business through innovation.

Don’t miss this chance to supercharge your business’s growth and competitiveness.

Register now to secure your spot at Innovate Local: South East.