New Partnership launched for Businesses in Wandsworth borough

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A new partnership has been set up in Wandsworth, aiming to become the strategic voice for 350 local entrepreneurs.

A new partnership has been set up in Wandsworth, aiming to become the strategic voice for 350 local entrepreneurs. Wandsworth Council’s cabinet member for economic development and business partnerships, Councillor James Cousins, introduced this partnership at the Wandsworth Business Forum networking event for 2012.

The aim of the new partnership is to provide support to local businesses and promote inward investment. It also provides an outlet for members to discuss issues affecting them such as business rates and parking.

Cllr Cousins said: “We hope the Wandsworth Business Partnership will be the body that we can talk to, that we can consult with, and that can tell us when we’re doing things well - or perhaps more importantly if we’re not succeeding.

“In order to ensure a thriving local economy in these difficult times it is hugely important for the council to be told about those actions we may want to consider to make things that bit easier for businesses in Wandsworth.

“We hope this will be just the start of more important future collaborations with our local business community.”

Chris Wyatt, chairman of Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce, oversaw the meeting, which included presentations on a variety of topics, including the council’s budget for 2012/13, an update on the business opportunities presented by developments in Nine Elms, public sector procurement in London, and small business finance.

Business owners or employees who want to receive the latest news from the Wandsworth Business Partnership can connect via its LinkedIn group – Wandsworth Business Partnership.

Over the coming weeks, questions which were asked but not able to be answered in time by speakers at the forum will be posted on LinkedIn for connected members. Alternatively, Wandsworth Business Partnership can be followed on Twitter – @BusinessWandBC.

To find out more about business opportunities in Wandsworth visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/business.

If you would like to know more about upcoming business events or other business news, join the mailing list at www.wandsworthbestbuy.org.uk/businessforuminformation.