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      • How the food hygiene rating scheme works
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      • Find healthy choices in Brighton & Hove
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      • What the food allergens are
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Business and Trade

Information about licensing, regulation and support for businesses.

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Business rates

Pay your business rates, find out if you can get a reduction or tell us if you're moving your business.

Contracts and tenders

Find out about council contracts out to tender and get support and information on how to apply.

Food safety

Find support for food businesses, where to find healthier choices and report food poisoning.

Taxi licences

Apply for a driver, vehicle or operator taxi licence, tell us about a change, report an accident or apply to be on the hackney carriage waiting list.

Licensing and gambling

Find and apply for licences for different commercial activities.

Trading standards

Find approved traders, get a licence to store and sell fireworks and get business advice.

Support for businesses

Support available for your business and your employees.

How to manage your business waste
Find out what business waste is and what your responsibilities are as a business.
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