London Borough of Havering

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

Business support

Havering Council provides business support and advice to startups and small firms in the borough.
Website: https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20072/business_support_and_advice

London Borough of Havering provides advice and guidance on business continuity planning.
Tel: 01708 434343
Email: emergencyplans@havering.gov.uk
Website: https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20072/business_support_and_advice/439/business_continuity_advice

Business premises

Havering Council lists council-owned premises available to rent or buy. It also provides an online database of commercial premises available in the borough.
Website: https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20079/commercial_property

Libraries

Havering libraries are a good source of information and intelligence for startups and small business owners.
Website: https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20039/libraries

Trading licences

The local licensing team provides information about how to apply for various trading licences.
Website: https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20009/business_in_havering/402/licences_and_street_trading

Business rates

London Borough of Havering is responsible for collecting business rates and dealing with any related queries.
Website: https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20074/business_rates

Procurement

London Borough of Havering provides information to help business owners bid for public sector tenders.
Website: https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20071/doing_business_with_us

Emergency contacts

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

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

Tel: 01708 433999
Website: https://www.havering.gov.uk/contactus

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