London Borough of Merton

Merton Council lists the business support services available to startups and small firms in the borough.
Website: https://www.merton.gov.uk/business-and-consumers

Merton Council provides signposting to sources of funding for startups and established firms in the borough.
Website: https://www.merton.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/business-support-and-advice/business-loans

London Borough of Merton lists council-owned premises available to rent or buy.
Tel: 020 8545 3071
Email: propertymanagement@merton.gov.uk
Website: https://www.merton.gov.uk/council-and-local-democracy/council-land-and-property

Merton libraries are a good source of information and intelligence for startups and small business owners.
Website: https://libraries.merton.gov.uk/client/en_GB/merton/

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

London Borough of Merton is responsible for collecting business rates and dealing with any related queries.
Tel: 020 8545 3919
Email: business.rates@merton.gov.uk
Website: https://www.merton.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/business-rates

Merton Council provides information to help business owners bid for public sector tenders.
Website: https://www.merton.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/procurement

London Borough of Merton provides an out-of-hours service for emergencies such as:

Collapsed or unsafe buildings
Street and pavement issues such as traffic lights, streetlights and blocked drains
Emergency repairs to council-owned property
Extreme weather