Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea provides advice, support and information to startups and established firms in the borough.
Business support
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea lists the business support services available to startups and small firms.
Website: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/business-and-enterprise/support-business/business-advice
Financial support
The Royal Borough provides signposting to sources of funding for startups and established firms in the borough.
Website: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/business-and-enterprise/support-business/business-advice
Business premises
Kensington and Chelsea Council lists council-owned premises available to rent.
Website: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/business-and-enterprise/council-services/commercial-property/land-and-property-managing-agents
Libraries
Kensington and Chelsea libraries are a good source of information and intelligence for startups and small business owners.
Website: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/libraries/libraries
Trading licences
The local licensing team provides information about how to apply for various trading licences.
Website: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/licensing-information/licensing
Business rates
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is responsible for collecting business rates and dealing with any related queries.
Website: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/business-and-enterprise/business-rates/business-rates-borough/about-business-rates
Procurement
Kensington and Chelsea Council provides information to help business owners bid for public sector tenders.
Website: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/business-and-enterprise/procurement/procurement-borough
Emergency contacts
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea provides an out-of-hours service for emergencies such as:
- Collapsed or unsafe buildings
- Emergency repairs to council-owned property
- Extreme weather
Tel: 020 7361 3002
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