Business

Starting a new business - links to Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire County Council can provide information sheets on all aspects of starting and running a business. Covering business types and sectors, legal, tax and other essentials. Warwickshire County Council work in partnership with other organisations to provide free specialist start-up advice

Setting up a new Business - links to GOV.uk

Information on setting up a sole trader, private limited company, partnership or social enterprise. Cashflow, finance and support finder, legal matters, premises, Company House and much more

Business rates

See our business rates pages including rateable value, registering for business rates and rate relief.

Licensing Online

You can now apply for, submit documentation and pay for some licences issued by North Warwickshire Borough Council and Warwickshire County Council online.  You can also report any changes to these licences online. 

Food

Food premises registration and inspection, food poisoning, spillages and food premises complaints.

Business development

All development not classed as Householder Development is viewed as Business Development, and you will likely require planning permission. However, depending on the nature of your business and the premises or land you own/occupy, you can undertake certain types of development without needing to apply for planning permission.

Business support and advice

Including smokefree guidance and grants

Health and safety

Including Healthy and safety at work act, accidents and investigations

Commercial property

Including commercial property and units to let