London Borough of Hackney
London Borough of Hackney provides advice, support and information to startups and established firms in Hackney.
Business support
Hackney Council lists the business support services available to startups and small firms in the borough.
Website: https://hackney.gov.uk/business-advice
Hackney Council provides advice and guidance on business continuity planning.
Tel: 020 8356 2379
Email: businesscontinuityplanning@hackney.gov.uk
Website: https://hackney.gov.uk/business-continuity-management
Business premises
London Borough of Hackney lists council-owned premises available to rent.
Tel: 020 8356 4088
Email: property@hackney.gov.uk
Website: https://hackney.gov.uk/property
Libraries
Hackney libraries are a good source of information and intelligence for startups and small business owners.
Website: https://hackney.gov.uk/libraries
Trading licences
The local licensing team provides information about how to apply for various trading licences.
Website: https://hackney.gov.uk/licensing
Business rates
London Borough of Hackney is responsible for collecting business rates and dealing with any related queries.
Tel: 020 8356 3466
Website: https://hackney.gov.uk/businessrates
Procurement
Hackney Council provides information to help business owners bid for public sector tenders.
Tel: 020 8356 3448
Email: procurement.admin@hackney.gov.uk
Website: https://hackney.gov.uk/tenders
Emergency contacts
London Borough of Hackney provides an out of hours service for emergencies such as:
- Collapsed or unsafe buildings
- Traffic accidents
- Emergency repairs to council-owned property
- Extreme weather
Tel: 020 8356 2379
Email: emergency.planning@hackney.gov.uk
Website: https://hackney.gov.uk/emergency-planning
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