Support and advice
Support services and finance
There are a range of external business advice and finance options available to help your business grow, purchase new equipment or start-up.
Business rates
Find information on how to pay your business rates, tell us about a change or claim a discount.
Licences and permits
Find out how to apply for different licences or search for an existing application.
Food businesses
Find information on food safety courses run by the council, food hygiene ratings for food businesses in our district and how to start a food business and meet the requirements for food safety in catering.
Commercial waste and recycling
Commercial and trade waste collections are not included within business rates payments.
Selling to the council
Here we provide some guidance for suppliers on how to do business with the council.
Planning and building control
Find out how to apply for planning and building control permission, search for application information and get advice. You can also see information on listed buildings and find out about the Local Plan.
Digital
Unlock you businesses full potential with guidance on marketing, social media and connectivity.
Grants for businesses
Find out about our new grants to support business investment, innovation and expansion across Uttlesford
