The Council is responsible for the collection of business
rates and also must ensure the enforcement of a number of
regulatory requirements. Advice and information is available
on the following services:
Information and guidance regarding the NNDR (Business Rate) system
Who to contact for collection of business waste.
A link to the Environmental Health Commercial Team's pages offering information and advice on Health and Safety, Risk Assessments, Business Registration Fees and Licences.
Guidance on obtaining planning permission for your new business - whether running it from home or a new building
Details of licensing procedures operated by the Council
A link to Hampshire County Council's Trading Standards pages which offer advice to businesses on many issues, including safety and standards, fair trading, premises registration etc