INVITATION: Redbridge Business Forum with the Leader of the Council – Thursday 6 Feb, 8.30 – 10.30am

You are invited to join us on Thursday 6th February from 8.30 – 10.30am for an opportunity to hear from the Leader of the Council about his priorities for achieving economic growth in Redbridge. This meeting forms part of our Redbridge Business Forum programme for 2025.

Those attending can have their say on the current Council budget proposals for 2025/26, hear about how your business rates payments are used to deliver growth in Redbridge and find out more about activities to support local businesses in the borough. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other local businesses and expand your network.

Agenda:

8.30 – 8.45 – Arrival and Breakfast (Please arrive promptly so we can arrive on time)

8.45 – 9am – Key note speech – Supporting Local Businesses and Achieving Economic Growth in Redbridge –  Leader of the Council

9 – 9.05am – The work of the Employment, Skills and Enterprise Board –  Cllr Sahdia Warraich, Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Growth

9.05 – 9.30am – Budget consultation and Q and A – Duncan Whitfield, Corporate Director of Resources

9.30 – 9.40am – Business Rates presentation –  Paul Nightingale, Head of Revenues

9.40 – 10am – Roundtable Discussion:

How can the Council create the right conditions for businesses to thrive in Redbridge?

What role can your business play in supporting the wider Redbridge community?

10 – 10.30am – Networking

Venue: Jack Carter Pavillion, Oakfield Playing Fields , Fencepiece Road , Ilford, IG6 2JL (Free parking available, nearest tube station Fairlop)

To register to attend, please book here

If you have any questions about the event, please email business.enterprise@redbridge.gov.uk