Business

South Bedfordshire District Council works in partnership with a number of agencies and other local authorities to provide services to businesses in the area.

These pages provide information on many aspects of running a business including obtaining licences, finding a property, information on grants and details of where you can get help and advice.

Please click on the appropriate link below to find out more.

Building Control - Find out when you need to apply for building regulations consent and how to apply

Business Continuity Planning for Businesses and Charities - Survival is not Compulsory

Business Rates - Information regarding business rates and VAT

Business Property - Find available properties for your business in the area including vacant premises

Business Support and Advice - Where to get support and advice, including information about grants

Land and Premises - Information about Council owned land, access to, management and purchasing of, and business properties to let.

Economic Regeneration - Includes contact details for our Economic Regeneration team, a district profile and news for local businesses

Rural Enterprise fortnight - A fortnight of free events to promote and support rural enterprise in South Bedfordshire begins on Monday, June 16th 2008.

Health and Safety - Health and safety information, including accident reporting and requirements

Licences and Street Trading Licences - How to get licences for your business

Local Businesses and Markets - Find out about local markets and some of the businesses in the area

Trading Standards - Laws and regulations which may affect trading