Rutland County Council has announced the date of its 2020 Spring Business Summit, inviting businesses to discuss the future of Rutland's local economy post-Brexit.

This free event will take place at Rutland Showground, near Oakham, from 8.00am to 12.00pm on Wednesday 4 March.

The Summit will include a session to look at how the UK's departure from the European Union could affect local businesses, as well as providing delegates with information and practical advice.

Guest speaker Richard Olsen, Senior Business Advisor at Brexit4Business, will be on hand to help businesses grasp important changes to legislation and the regulatory landscape after Brexit.

Key topics will cover business continuity, the importing and exporting of goods to and from the EU and international markets, as well as the EU Settlement Scheme, for those individuals and employers concerned about how this will impact them.

Business representatives will also be asked to join in discussions on what Rutland's local economy should look like in future and help shape the council's five-year economic plan.

Councillor Oliver Hemsley, Leader of Rutland County Council and Cabinet Member for Growth, said: "This is a pivotal and potentially very challenging time for all local businesses. We want to help businesses with the information they need to adjust to life after Brexit, as well as getting their views on the future of Rutland's local economy.

Anyone wanting to attend the Spring Business Summit can contact Rutland County Council directly by emailing: [email protected].