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Support for Businesses
The council is committed to supporting business through the current economic downturn and are now offering a range of measures designed to give businesses help when they need it most.
Please follow the link for more information on the recession relief package.
Recruit, retain and train your staff
Help is available to support your business with training, employment and redundancies. For more information please visit our Training and Employment Opportunities page.
Council Business Services
The table below highlights the key city council services that effect the day to day running of a business in the city, while the web links to the right of this page provide information on the Economic Development team's work on behalf of local businesses.
|
Council Business Service |
Information |
Contact Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Business Advice | For general business advice and guidance. If we cannot assist you, one of our valued business support partners will be able to help |
(01273) 290011 |
| Business Rates | Contact the Business Rates team for information on your bill and whether you are eligible for discounted payments |
(01273) 291981 |
| Commercial Property | Assistance in finding the ideal local premises for your business |
(01273) 290011 |
| Food Safety | All business that prepare or sell food must register with the council at least 28 days before opening. Contact Food Safety for advice, information and registration details | (01273) 292161 |
| Health and Safety | Advice to businesses in complying with health and safety legislation | (01273) 292929 |
| Licensing | The Licensing team will confirm whether you require a license to trade and can take you through the steps to obtain a license | (01273) 294429 |
| Planning | Pre-application advice is available for all businesses looking to change or develop a commercial property in the city | (01273) 292222 |
| Procurement | Procurement advertise the latest available council contracts and advise regarding how to sell goods to the council | (01273) 291949 |
| Trade Waste | Assistance in locating collection services for trade waste and recycling | (01273) 292929 |
| Trading Standards | Advice on the standard of goods and services provided | (01273) 292523 |
Economic Development Newsletter
The Economic Development Team produces a quarterly newsletter in order to provide an update on the range of work that the team is involved in. The Autumn 2009 version is available to download now: -ED News Autumn 2009 [PDF 1.17mb]
If you require further information or need assistance in accessing the council's businesses services then please contact us: -
Business Enquiry Line: (01273) 290011
Email: economic.development@brighton-hove.gov.uk
