South Beds District Council was replaced by Central Bedfordshire Council on April 1st 2009. Central Bedfordshire Council now provides all local government services for the geographical area formerly covered by South Beds District Council.

This is now a legacy website and is no longer maintained.

All information on this site is maintained for historical reference only.

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