Business

Business

Help and advice during the recession
The council is determined to help residents and businesses through these difficult times.

» Useful information to help you deal with the recession

» Open for business

H&F is a borough of opportunity and enterprise. We have the fourth highest property prices in the UK and some of London's most deprived areas. We work with developers on the regeneration challenge.

» Business parking permits

Information, costs and a downloadable application form.

» Starting a business

If you are planning on starting a business, check out the advice available on our web page.

Smoke free H&F

Information on Going smoke free in offices, pubs, clubs, cafes, restaurants and work vehicles.

Raising the age of tobacco sales

It is now illegal for retailers to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18. » Information sheet (pdf 16KB).

» Consent for distributing free literature

Maps of the eight distribution zones, cost information and a downloadable application form.

» Business rates

Who has to pay, how to pay, information, forms and factsheets relating to business rates.

Trading with the council

Do you want to provide us with goods, services or works? Read more on opportunities, rules and processes.

Business information

» Approved lists 
» Business directory
» Venues for hire
» Advert display application (pdf 420KB)

Business Link

Businesslink.gov.uk/london (opens in new window) offers free, impartial advice to help businesses start up, improve or grow. Sign up for the Businesslink newsletter which will keep you up-to-date with changes in business regulations as well as regional news and events.