Westminster Business Handbook 2016-2017

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Business rates Pay your business rates online, notify us of a change of address and apply for exemptions and relief. westminster.gov.uk/businessrates City promotions, events and filming Apply to film or hold an event. westminster.gov.uk/special-events

Parking Apply for a trade parking permit, parking bay suspensions and skip licences. westminster.gov.uk/parking Pest control Request advice and treatment to get rid of pests, rodents and other potential health hazards. westminster.gov.uk/pest-control

Commercial waste and recycling Sign up to our commercial waste services, Planning order more bags and find out how to Apply for planning permission, comment dispose of bulky items. on planning applications and apply for westminster.gov.uk/commercialwaste a temporary structure, road closure or crane licence. Food safety westminster.gov.uk/planning Register your food business with the council, report a concern about Street cleaning food safety and sign up for food Find your street’s cleaning schedule and safety training. report street cleansing issues. westminster.gov.uk/ westminster.gov.uk/street-cleansing food-safety-businesses Street trading Become a licensed market trader, pay Health and safety market pitch fees and apply for a tables Report health and safety concerns, and chairs licence. sign up for training courses and find the latest advice. westminster.gov.uk/street-trading westminster.gov.uk/health-and-safety Trading standards Get advice and guidance on consumer Licensing protection legislation affecting your Apply for a licence, request prebusiness and protect your business application advice and pay your from scams. annual fee. westminster.gov.uk/licensing westminster.gov.uk/trading-standards Noise Report noise concerns and find the permitted hours at which work can be carried out. westminster.gov.uk/noise

For information on all council services for businesses visit westminster.gov.uk/business, email businessunit@westminster.gov.uk or contact the Westminster Business Unit on 020 7641 2070.

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