1stuesday Breakfast Networking - Shaping Lives, Strengthening Business – A conversation with the DWP

Join us for a conversation that goes right to the heart of what makes Halton a special place to do business - it’s people, potential and the power of opportunity.  

7th July 2026
7:30am - 9:30am 
Norton Priory Museum & Garden, Runcorn

At our next 1stuesday breakfast event we’re bringing together the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the ‘Fresh Start’ programme in Cheshire to learn more about their offer and see how businesses can benefit. Every business has the ability to change a life and this session explores how employers can create real social value while strengthening their own teams through work experience, skills development, confidence building and inclusive recruitment that opens doors rather than closes them.

You’ll hear how local businesses are already making a difference, what support is available and how even small actions can have a huge impact on individuals, families and our wider community.

This isn’t just a discussion, it’s an invitation to be part of something positive, practical and deeply rewarding - for your business and for our Borough.

All businesses are welcome to join us for our 1stuesday breakfast networking. With over 50 people regularly joining us, these meetings are Halton's go to for information, business leads and an informal catch up.

There will be lots of opportunities for you to share ideas, promote what you’re doing and meet fellow businesses throughout the morning, we hope you can join us.   


Agenda

7:30 - Registration, Breakfast and Open Networking 
8:10 - Welcome by Rachael Owen, CEO Halton Chamber
8:20 - Presentations
9:00 - Q&A 
9:10 - Skills Discussion and Networking
9:30 - Meeting Close 

Please join us for breakfast, networking and the opportunity to work together to support our local business community. 


Booking now open
Please book online now to join us in person or over the phone on 0333 358 3480. 
Delegate list and joining instructions will be circulated in advance.  
 

BOOK now so we can include your details on the Delegate List and send further information. 
 

We look forward to seeing you, bright and early, on the 7th July.