London Borough of Newham

London Borough of Newham provides business support, advice and signposting to startups and small firms in the borough.
Tel: 020 3373 7373
Email: OurNewhamBusiness&Enterprise@newham.gov.uk
Website: https://www.newham.gov.uk/business-licensing-regulation/business-support-advice-1/1

Newham Council lists council-owned premises available to rent. It also provides an online database of commercial premises available in the borough.
Website: https://www.newham.gov.uk/business-licensing-regulation/commercial-property-%E2%80%93-council-lettings/1

Newham libraries are a good source of information and intelligence for startups and small business owners.
Website: https://www.newham.gov.uk/libraries-arts-culture

The local licensing team provides information about how to apply for various trading licences.
Email: licensing@newham.gov.uk
Website: https://www.newham.gov.uk/business-licensing-regulation/street-trading-licence/1

London Borough of Newham is responsible for collecting business rates and dealing with any related queries.
Tel: 020 8430 3250
Website: https://www.newham.gov.uk/business-licensing-regulation/business-rates-1/1

Newham Council provides information to help business owners bid for public sector tenders.
Website: https://www.newham.gov.uk/council/procurement-%E2%80%93-buy

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

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