Services to businesses provided by the council

This section outlines the services Shropshire Council offers which may be of use to businesses. For details of the advice, support or funding available please see the ‘business support and advice’ section (follow the link on this page). You can find links to the pages for the services listed on this page.

Opportunities for doing business with the council

Provides details on how to tender for contracts and lists what contracts are currently available. You can also read the procurement strategy, which explains how we purchase services, works and goods. There is also a guide on how you can sell to the council.

Public Protection (including Trading Standards and Licensing)

Under the new Shropshire Council, Trading Standards, Environmental Health, Pest Control, Licensing and Bereavement Services form a new department called ‘Public Protection’.

Planning

The Council deals with all planning applications for domestic and non domestic premises, waste and minerals developments relating to the council’s own services (such as education). Follow the link on this page to access the Planning home page.

Business Rates

Business rates, also known as national non-domestic rates (NNDR), is a property-based tax payable on most non-domestic properties such as shops, offices, commercial and industrial premises. Valuation is based on an assessment of rental value.

The rate of tax is set by the Government, who receive the proceeds and then redistribute them to local authorities on the basis of population. Following the link for further information.

Environmental Health

Shropshire Council’s environmental health services will be delivered by the council’s three area public protection teams from 1 April.
Environmental health services delivered by the council fall under the following areas:

Pest control
Food hygiene
Health and safety
Pollution - e.g. noise and smoke
Contaminated land

For more information, please follow the appropriate link.

Waste and recycling

The Council deals with waste. You can find details of the advice available to businesses on our waste pages.

Highways

If you want to report a fault on the highway, such as a street light not working, you can use an online form. If you wish to carry out street works, planting or decorating on the highway you will need to get permission.

Business Travel Plan

The Business Travel Plan Advisor can help you to write a travel plan and give you details of the grants available.

Energy conservation tips

Find out how your business can save money and energy.

Libraries service

Shropshire's libraries are a useful resource for finding information to help your business. Follow the link on this page to find out details of the information available.

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