Business, licences and permits

Business rates, licences and permits, support for businesses, trading standards, contracts and tenders, council property for sale or let, regeneration.

Business rates

Business rates, (non-domestic rates), how to pay, how to register, how rates are calculated, get reductions and relief.

Licences and permits

Including how to get licences and permits for selling alcohol, fireworks and explosives, harvesting shellfish, public entertainment and caravan sites.

Trading standards

Consumer protection advice, business advice and regulation, licensing, weights and measures.

Regeneration

Economic development plans, regeneration partnerships, grants, town plans.

Prepare for emergencies

An emergency can happen at any time without notice and it might be some time before help arrives.

Flood recovery support

Find out about help and support for households and businesses affected by severe flooding.