Doing business in Croydon: local services and support
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From business rates and food safety to licensing and property advice, discover key council services alongside other useful local support to operate your small business.
Business rates
Business rates are paid by those who occupy non-domestic properties such as shops, offices, pubs and factories, to contribute to the cost of local services.
Licensing, street trading and markets
Licensing and street trading rules help businesses understand what permissions they may need to operate legally in the local area.
This includes licences for activities such as selling goods on the street, operating certain types of premises, or providing regulated services.
Trading standards
Trading Standards helps businesses to ensure goods and services are safe, fair and accurately described.
Tenders and contracts
Find out about opportunities to supply goods and services to the council and other public sector organisations.
Health and safety
Manage health and safety in the workplace and meet your legal responsibilities as an employer or business. This can include workplace risks, safety procedures, inspections and advice on keeping employees, customers and visitors safe.
Food safety, hygiene and standards
Find guidance to help food businesses meet their legal responsibilities and protect customers. This includes food hygiene requirements, safe handling and preparation, inspections, food standards and advice on maintaining good food safety practices.
Property and property advice
Information and advice to help businesses find, use and manage commercial property locally.
Business waste management
Manage waste responsibly and meet their legal obligations. This includes information on waste collection, recycling, commercial waste arrangements, waste reduction and the safe disposal of different types of business waste.
Local business newsletter
Stay up to date with local business news, events, funding opportunities, advice and support.
Social media updates
Follow your local council on social media to stay up to date with business news, events, opportunities, and local services.
Your local Chamber of Commerce
A Chamber of Commerce brings local businesses together to connect, share knowledge and access support. It can provide networking opportunities, events, advice, business information and a collective voice for local businesses.
Your local Business Improvement District (BID)
Business Improvement Districts provide additional or improved services, identified by the local businesses. This could include extra safety, cleaning or environmental measures.
Free resources, events and consultations from Grow London Local
Browse free support in your area.
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