Royal Borough of Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich provides advice, support and information to startups and established firms in Greenwich.
Business support
Greenwich Council lists the business support services available to startups and small firms in the borough.
Email: business@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Website: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200218/business_support_and_advice/25/business_advice_services
Greenwich Council provides signposting to networking and training events for startups and small firms in the borough.
Website: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/directory/80/business_events
Greenwich Council provides advice and guidance on business continuity planning.
Website: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200216/emergency_planning/88/emergency_planning_for_businesses
Financial support
The Royal Borough of Greenwich lists sources of funding for startups and small firms in the borough.
Email: business@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Website: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200218/business_support_and_advice/73/business_finance_grants_and_loans
Business premises
Greenwich Council provides an online database of commercial premises available to rent or buy.
Website: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200218/business_support_and_advice/224/locating_your_business_in_royal_greenwich
Libraries
Greenwich libraries are a good source of information and intelligence for startups and small business owners.
Website: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200231/libraries
Trading licences
The local licensing team provides information about how to apply for various trading licences.
Website: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200294/licences_and_permits
Business rates
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is responsible for collecting business rates and dealing with any related queries.
Email: business-rates@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Website: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200210/business_rates
Procurement
The Royal Borough of Greenwich provides information to help business owners bid for public sector tenders.
Email: procurement@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Website: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200209/how_to_do_business_with_the_council/313/how_to_do_business_with_the_royal_borough_of_greenwich
Emergency contacts
Greenwich Council provides an out-of-hours service for emergencies such as:
- Collapsed or unsafe buildings.
- Emergency repairs to council-owned property.
- Chemical incidents.
- Street and pavement issues such as traffic lights, streetlights and blocked drains.
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