London Borough of Barnet

London Borough of Barnet provides advice, support and information to startups and established firms in Barnet.

Business support

Barnet Council provides business advice and support. It also lists the business support services available to startups and small firms in the borough.
Website: https://www.barnet.gov.uk/business/starting-and-growing-your-business

London Borough of Barnet provides signposting to sources of advice on business continuity planning.
Website: https://www.barnet.gov.uk/your-council/contact-council/emergencies/business-continuity

Business premises

Barnet Council lists council-owned land and premises available to rent or buy.
Website: https://www.barnet.gov.uk/business/commercial-property-sale-and-rent

Libraries

Barnet libraries are a good source of information and intelligence for startups and small business owners.
Website: https://www.barnet.gov.uk/libraries-0

Trading licences

The local licensing team provides information about how to apply for various trading licences.
Website: https://www.barnet.gov.uk/licences-permits-and-registrations

Business rates

Barnet Council is responsible for collecting business rates and dealing with any related queries.
Website: https://www.barnet.gov.uk/business/business-rates

Procurement

London Borough of Barnet manages more than 1,000 contracts worth a total of £1.1 billion. It provides advice and information to help business owners bid for public sector tenders.
Website: https://www.barnet.gov.uk/business/how-sell-council-and-council-contracts

Emergency contacts

Barnet Council provides an out-of-hours service for emergencies such as:

• Collapsed or unsafe buildings or structures.
• Emergency repairs to council-owned property.
• Extreme weather.

Website: https://www.barnet.gov.uk/environmental-problems

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