Council support and guidance for businesses

Details on council services that businesses may need.

Planning and building control

Visit the planning and building control section of the website to find out about:

  • applying for planning permission
  • pre-application advice and guidance
  • building control
  • planning policy
  • enforcement  

Business rates

Visit the business rates section of the website to find out about:

  • business rates
  • paying your business rates
  • applying for a rate reduction 

Environmental health and licensing

Visit the environmental and licences and permits section of the website to find out about:

  • registering a food business
  • licensing applications including premises, alcohol, street trading, pavement licenses, taxis and health and safety

Climate change

Visit the climate change section of the website to find out about:

  • how the Council is tackling climate change
  • why we need to act
  • how can you tackle climate change