Council Support

Whether you have a business idea, have started a business or are established, we can help you access advice and support to help you achieve your ambitions. The team can put you in touch with:

You can find support related to the Cost of Living on our dedicated page.

If you are looking to expand or move you may need to get planning permission. The Council also offer a pre-planning stage to make sure your planning application progresses smoothly. The team can put you in touch with:

You may need to engage Environmental Health to make sure your business is in compliance with any legislation, such as hygiene.

Make sure you are registered with the Business Rates team and that your premises are correct.

You may need to obtain an appropriate licence for your premises.

The Council currently has a shop front improvement grant scheme for eligible businesses in across the three town centres.

Whilst the Council does not own any business premises itself it can help you find suitable premises in the area if they are available.

The Council does not own any commercial units of its own, however there are a number of allocated sites within the Council's Local Plan for development across the Borough.

Our Investor Prospectus provides information on some of the opportunities.

We are keen to improve our ability to work with businesses in the borough and to do this we need a greater understanding of your business and your particular needs so that we can provide you with the relevant information and support (e.g. latest news, funding and grant opportunities, etc.) to grow and prosper. Please take a few minutes to add your business to our database or sign up for our bi-monthly briefing.