Business 2000 held its inaugural meeting last month at The Racehorse in West Street, Carshalton, with a debate on the impact on business of changes in local government, with speaker Sir Paul Beresford.

Business 2000 President Ken Andrew said: "It is aimed at a broad spectrum of the business community to debate current issues facing businesses in Carshalton and Wallington."

Chairman of the group, Sandy Center, said: "This was an outstandingly successful meeting with a packed and lively audience."